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St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Prescot, St. Helens , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 281 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

281

Pupils

300

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School is managed by St. Helens and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by St. Helens before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find St. Helens catchment area documents →

St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School — School Information

Full address
School Lane, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 6NN
Local authority
St. Helens
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
11.4% of pupils
DfE URN
104815

Other Primary Schools in Prescot

If St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Prescot are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School

Is St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 300 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School?

St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by St. Helens before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School cover?

St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Prescot, St. Helens, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School?

St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.