Allanson Street Primary School

What Allanson Street Primary School does

Allanson Street Primary School is a two-form entry state-funded primary school located on Gaskell Street in Parr, St Helens, Merseyside, operating under the governance of St Helens Local Authority. The school provides mainstream primary education from a 60-place Nursery (for children from age 3) through to Year 6, with a September intake of up to 60 children per cohort and a mainstream capacity of approximately 420 pupils. The core academic offering follows the ASPIRE curriculum framework — Challenging, Inclusive, Purposeful, Empowering, Memorable, Knowledge-rich — built on cross-curricular themes of Identity, Legacy, Sustainability, Climate, and Equality, and is delivered through standardised UK pedagogical platforms including Read Write Inc (phonics), White Rose Maths Mastery, MathsWhizz, Reading Plus, Oxford Owl, Times Tables Rock Stars, and NumBots.

The school's revenue model is hybrid: the dominant stream is per-pupil government funding from St Helens Local Authority, supplemented by fee-based wrap-around care services (Breakfast Club at £4.00 per session, After School Club at £7.50 per session, additional Nursery wrap-around sessions at £10.50 per 3.5-hour block) and modest community-programme income (First Steps Family Club at £1 per family). The Thompson Centre, an on-site Sports and Arts facility, extends the operational footprint into community venue hire. Parents are the primary customer segment, served through ClassDojo messaging, weekly newsletters, the school website, and direct admissions via the Local Authority for Reception to Year 6, with Nursery applications processed directly.

Operationally, the school runs 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday term-time only, with wrap-around provision extending from 8am to 6pm. The institution was established on land donated by Dr Richard Allanson Gaskell in 1902, with the original 'tin school' built in 1904 and brick construction beginning in 1918. The current leadership team comprises Headteacher Mrs L Dingsdale, Deputy Head Mrs Glynn, Designated Safeguarding Lead and SENDCo Mrs Range, and incoming EYFS Departmental Leader Mrs Boydell (January 2026). Strategic partners include Edge Hill University (Steps to Success graduation), The Greggs Foundation and Torus Housing Association (Rise and Shine breakfast club), Merseyside Police (Operation Encompass), and the Thompson Centre community facility.

Name

Allanson Street Primary School

Legal name

Allanson Street Primary School

Website

https://allansonstreetprimary.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Allanson Street Primary School is a state-funded two-form entry primary school in St Helens, Merseyside, delivering education from a 60-place Nursery through Year 6 under St Helens Local Authority governance, with supplementary fee-based wrap-around care and community programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education (K-6)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAAAB

Public Elementary Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

SECONDARYEDACABAK

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

Keywords

• Primary school education
• Early years foundation
• Wrap-around childcare
• Forest school learning
• Out-of-school enrichment

Headquarters

HQ city

St Helens

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Local Authority): Core operational funding from St Helens Local Authority for primary education services
2. Wrap-Around Care Services: Fee-based breakfast club (£4.00/session), after school club (£7.50/session), and additional nursery sessions (£10.50/session)
3. First Steps Family Club: Parent-child activity sessions at £1 per family

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Allanson Street Primary School delivers state-funded primary education from Nursery (60-place, age 3) through Year 6, operating a two-form entry model with up to 60 children per September intake. The school supplements core education with wrap-around childcare (paid Breakfast Club at £4.00, After School Club at £7.50, Nursery sessions at £10.50), Forest School outdoor learning across all year groups, the No Outsiders inclusion programme, and Steps to Success enrichment activities.

Product overview

Allanson Street Primary School is a two-form entry primary school in St Helens, Merseyside, providing education from Nursery (60-place) through to Year 6. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum centred on its ASPIRE principles (Challenging, Inclusive, Purposeful, Empowering, Memorable, Knowledge-rich, Aspiration). Core academic programmes include English (Read Write Inc phonics, whole class reading), Mathematics (White Rose mastery approach), and Science, supported by wider subjects including History, Geography, RE, DT, Computing, PE, Art, Music, Spanish, and PSHE. Special programmes include Forest School (outdoor learning across all year groups), the No Outsiders inclusion programme, and Steps to Success enrichment (culminating in Edge Hill University graduation). Wrap-around childcare includes free Rise and Shine breakfast club, paid Breakfast Club (£4), and After School Club (£7.50), plus additional Nursery wrap-around sessions. The Thompson Centre (Sports and Arts Centre) serves as a community facility. The school maintains parent communication primarily through ClassDojo.

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Products and services

• Primary School Education (Nursery to Year 6) Two-form entry primary school providing education from Nursery (60-place with morning/afternoon sessions) through to Year 6, with intake of up to 60 children each September. Operates Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 3:15pm (32.5 hours term time).
• Forest School Child-centred outdoor learning process offering regular nature sessions through the 5 Cs approach (Confidence, Communication, Collaboration, Competence, Continuity). Includes group games, nature enquiry, self-led exploration, den building, tool use, fire lighting and cooking.
• Wrap Around Care Wrap-around childcare including Rise and Shine free breakfast club (8:20am-8:45am), paid Breakfast Club (8am-8:45am, £4.00), and After School Club (3:15pm-6pm, £7.50). Both clubs offer food, games, art materials, and outdoor activities. Additional Nursery wrap-around sessions at £10.50 per 3.5-hour session.
• Steps to Success Enrichment programme offering out-of-school activities and challenges. Children earn credits by completing activities and attending clubs, progressing through awards (Bronze to Gold diploma, Silver degree). Culminates in graduation ceremony at Edge Hill University for those achieving sufficient credits.
• No Outsiders Programme Inclusive education programme following the No Outsiders scheme by Andrew Moffat MBE, using age-appropriate story books to teach about protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010. Part of the PSHE curriculum promoting community cohesion and respect for diversity.
• Thompson Centre Sports and Arts Centre providing out-of-school activities and events for pupils and the local community. Available for hire for clubs and activities.
• First Steps Family Club Family support service for children aged 0-preschool held weekly in the Thompson Centre (Wednesday 9-10:30am). Provides developmental play opportunities, toys, arts/crafts, and snacks for £1 per family.
• Pupil Leadership Programme Pupil leadership programme including School Council (elected from Year 2-6), Maths Ambassadors, and Anti-Bullying Ambassadors. Focus on developing citizenship skills and student voice.
• Unicycle (Uniform Recycling) Support service providing recycled school uniforms to families in need. Available upon request through the pastoral team.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration11 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, flagship and core.

• The Greggs FoundationsupportingOthersSupplies bread for the Rise and Shine free breakfast club, delivered fresh from local Greggs bakery to support the school's breakfast provision initiative.
• Torus Housing AssociationsupportingOthersProvides additional funding for the Rise and Shine breakfast club to purchase toast spreads and support the school's breakfast provision for families.
• Edge Hill UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts the Steps to Success graduation ceremony where children who earn sufficient credits from extra-curricular activities wear caps and gowns and receive graduation certificates. Programme runs from Reception to Year 6.
• Thompson CentrecoreOthersSports and Arts Centre awarded to the school, providing facilities for pupils and the local community to participate in out-of-school activities and events.
• Merseyside PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool participates in Operation Encompass, receiving notifications from police about domestic abuse incidents that may affect children in school, with designated Key Adult (Mrs Range) trained to provide appropriate support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Harris Federation: Large multi-academy trust running primary and secondary schools across London and surrounding areas. Comparable as a UK educational operator delivering state-funded primary education at scale, with emphasis on enrichment and parental engagement.
• Oasis Community Learning: UK multi-academy trust operating a network of primary and secondary academies. Comparable as a UK non-profit educational organisation running groups of state-funded schools with similar curriculum, wrap-around care and community engagement models.
• Star Academies: UK multi-academy trust running primary and secondary schools, particularly in areas of deprivation. Comparable as a state-funded educational provider serving families with similar socioeconomic profiles in the North of England.
• Ark Schools: Multi-academy trust operating UK primary and secondary schools. Comparable as a state-funded primary education operator with structured curriculum frameworks, enrichment programmes, and wrap-around provision.
• Reach Academy: UK primary and secondary school operator with a community-focused model. Comparable as a state-funded educational provider emphasising wrap-around support, enrichment, and strong parental engagement in a defined local catchment.

Others

• St Helens Chamber (Community & Education Initiatives): Local business and community organisation in St Helens supporting education and skills initiatives. Comparable as an ecosystem participant involved in community engagement and school-linked programmes in the same operating geography.

Regional players

• St Helens Borough Council (Local Authority Schools): Local authority operating other primary schools in St Helens. Directly comparable as the governing authority for similar state-funded primary schools competing in the same geographic catchment for enrollment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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