St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Warrington, WA5 0JS · Warrington · primary school
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47th of 57 primary schools in Warrington we can score, 69 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 — 2.0/10 against 2,601 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
St Alban's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where "pupils flourish" under the guidance of "skilled and caring staff." Leaders have established a "rich and ambitious curriculum" that ensures pupils build a "rich body of subject knowledge" and are well prepared for secondary school. The inspection highlights strong behaviour, effective safeguarding, and a positive school culture where pupils feel happy and safe.
Strengths
- Teachers deliver a carefully sequenced curriculum, ensuring pupils understand key concepts and that "misconceptions" are corrected promptly.
- Reading is a high priority, with most pupils becoming "competent and confident readers" through the use of "high-quality texts" and targeted phonics support.
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour, following the school’s "golden rules" and resolving minor issues with trust in adults.
- Staff are well supported by leaders who consider their well-being and help them "manage their workload."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those learning English as an additional language (EAL) receive effective guidance to learn alongside peers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that a small number of pupils with SEND and some early-stage EAL learners "catch up with their reading knowledge as quickly as they should," as current delays hinder their access to the wider curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff diligently report concerns and leaders act swiftly to ensure vulnerable pupils receive "suitable and timely additional support."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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