Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School is a mainstream primary school in St. Helens for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 73 of its 254 pupils (28.7%) were getting SEN support and 11 (4.3%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 254 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in St. Helens.
28.7% get SEN support
73 of 254 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
4.3% have an EHC plan
11 of 254 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication35
- Social, emotional and mental health27
- Autism8
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia7
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 254 (places for 371)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jacqui Bradshaw
- Faith
- Catholic
- Free school meals
- 26.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- St. Helens
- School reference (URN)
- 104818
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask St. Helens council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2024; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (February 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, February 2023).
Contact and getting there
Piele Road, Haydock, St. Helens, WA11 0JY
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Outwood Academy Haydock Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 0.7 miles
- Ascent Autism Specialist College Independent · Ages 16–25 1.2 miles
- The Byrchall High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
- Learn 4 Life School Independent · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.9 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St James' Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 9.3%, EHC plans 6.8% 0.2 miles
- Grange Valley Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 14.4%, EHC plans 4.7% 0.5 miles
- Legh Vale Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 24.5%, EHC plans 1.8% 0.9 miles
All mainstream schools in St. Helens SEND schools in St. Helens
Questions about Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School
How many pupils at Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 73 of the 254 pupils (28.7%) were getting SEN support and 11 (4.3%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (35 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (27 pupils) and autism (8 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School?
Through St. Helens council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School?
You can ask for Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Outwood Academy Haydock, about 0.7 miles away.
Where is Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School?
Piele Road, Haydock, St. Helens, WA11 0JY, in St. Helens.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.