Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
Widnes, WA8 8JN · Halton · primary school
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21st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.3/10 against 3,042 of them, against 4.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
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 of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.3 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Phonics, Art and Craft, Year 6 Maths, Writing, Reading, Gardening, Classical Literature, and Chess Clubs. Sports options include Tennis, Dance, and Rugby, alongside a Choir and Year 3 Art Club. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 190 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 are below the national median in core subjects? How does the after-school club integrate with the academic curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that the school has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “very warm and welcoming school” with a “strong, inclusive ethos” where pupils are “highly respectful” and relationships are strong. Overall, the school continues to provide a high-quality education with robust safeguarding and excellent personal development opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent” attitudes to learning and are “fascinated by learning,” engaging fully in lessons.
- The “ambitious curriculum” is well-designed, with teachers showing “secure subject knowledge” and sequencing learning effectively from early years to Year 6.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “achieve very well” due to “robust processes” for identifying needs and effective staff training.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with staff delivering the phonics programme well and providing additional support where needed.
- There is a “very strong programme for pupils’ personal development,” including a wide range of extra-curricular activities and leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should use assessment strategies “more precisely” so that pupils’ learning builds on existing knowledge rather than repeating what they already understand.
- The school should ensure all pupils have consistent opportunities to “review their written work” to correct errors and improve accuracy in writing.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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