Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School
Runcorn, WA7 2TP · Halton · primary school
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10th of 47 primary schools in Halton we can score, 49 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.2/10 against 1,001 of them, against 5.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football and netball, take residential visits, and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 178 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the residential visits? How is the after-school club structured to support learning?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School
Overview
The inspection found that leaders and governors have established a culture of high expectations, resulting in "consistently strong standards" across most aspects of the school’s work. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education, with disadvantaged pupils consistently outperforming their national peers.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with a clear focus on developing pupils' vocabulary and foundational knowledge.
- Staff "skilfully adapt lessons" to remove barriers for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, enabling them to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- The early years provision is highly effective, with staff using "effective modelling" to build vocabulary and ensuring children leave Reception ready for the next stage.
- Pupils demonstrate a "detailed understanding of fundamental British values" and develop resilience through outdoor learning and enrichment activities.
- Pastoral support is a strength, with well-trained staff anticipating needs and helping pupils during difficult times, positively impacting attendance and behaviour.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to work with professionals and parents to remove barriers to positive attendance so that the number of pupils who are "persistently absent reduces further."
- Leaders should continue their work to develop pupils' writing skills to enable more pupils to achieve the "higher standard" by the end of key stage 2.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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