Ashurst Primary School
Community primary school in St Helens (St. Helens).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
The SEMH provision is based on the PACE principles which is a trauma-informed approach to supporting children and young people based on building trusting relationships, emotional connections, containment and a sense of security to enable children to thrive. More information about this approach can be seen in the document below. Welcome to our SEMH provision!
I am Mrs Ryan, and I am supported by our wonderful teaching assistants, Miss Moore and Miss Kelly. Our class is a supportive and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to develop confidence, resilience, and a love of learning at their own pace.
Our Routines and Expectations Our school day begins at 8:30 am , when the classroom doors open, and finishes at 3:00 pm for pick-up. Pupils are expected to engage respectfully with each other and staff, participate in class activities, and take pride in their achievements.
Our PE days are Tuesday and Thursday , so please ensure your child has their kit on these days Curriculum Overview – Spring 1 This half term, our learning focuses on creativity, problem-solving, and understanding the world around us: Writing: Explanation texts and persuasive writing inspired by Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
15 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basketball
- Coding
- Computing
- Creative Writing
- Dance
- Debating
- Music
- Rugby
- Sewing
- Swimming
- Stem
- PATHS Programme
- Read Write Inc (RWI)
- Twinkl
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 104771
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Constituency
- St Helens North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chris Forrest | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Isobel Moore | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Emily Johnson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Nicola Moss | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Natasha Ramsey | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lauren Brennon | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Jade Welding | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Councillor Trish Long | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Neil Butler | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lisa Houghton | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Nicola Branch | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Helen Ruth Boardman Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record