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Sutton Oak CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Sutton Oak CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in St Helens, St. Helens , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 298 pupils, and a capacity of 341 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

298

Pupils

341

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Sutton Oak CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sutton Oak CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Sutton Oak CofE Primary School is the geographic zone St. Helens uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. St. Helens publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Sutton Oak CofE 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.

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 →

Sutton Oak CofE Primary School: 341 places, 87% filled: places available

Sutton Oak CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 341 places. 298 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 341 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 44.4% of pupils at Sutton Oak CofE Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of St Helens.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

St. Helens publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find St. Helens school admissions →

Sutton Oak CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Goodban Street, Sutton, St Helens, WA9 3QD
Local authority
St. Helens
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
44.4% of pupils
DfE URN
104791

Other Primary Schools in St Helens

If Sutton Oak CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Helens are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in St. Helens

Sutton Oak CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across St. Helens. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Sutton Oak CofE Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Sutton Oak CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Sutton Oak CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Sutton Oak CofE Primary School is the geographic zone St. Helens uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. St. Helens publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Sutton Oak CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Sutton Oak CofE Primary School has a capacity of 341 places and currently has 298 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with St. Helens.

What is the admissions policy for Sutton Oak CofE Primary School?

Sutton Oak CofE 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 Sutton Oak CofE Primary School cover?

Sutton Oak CofE Primary School is a primary school in St Helens, St. Helens, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sutton Oak CofE Primary School?

Sutton Oak CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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