St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Runcorn, WA7 2JJ · Halton · primary school
Check the area around this school
22nd 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 — 5.2/10 against 1,673 of them, against 4.1/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils play football and visit York.
Getting in
The published school roll is 168 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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? What specific activities are included in the football provision? How does the school manage the transition for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Overview
St Augustine’s is described as a “warm and welcoming school” where pupils are “happy, and feel safe and supported.” The inspection found that the school provides a high-quality education with a “well-structured curriculum” and strong staff subject knowledge, resulting in pupils who are “well prepared for the next steps in their learning.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),” with clear knowledge goals in most subjects.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with a “language-rich environment” and consistent phonics delivery allowing pupils to “quickly develop their fluency and accuracy.”
- Pupils exhibit “very positive” behaviour, creating a “calm and purposeful atmosphere” that is “free from distractions for the vast majority of the time.”
- The school benefits from an “exceptionally well-resourced outdoor environment,” including an “innovative treehouse” that stimulates engagement.
- Staff receive “effective professional development,” fostering a “strong, positive and supportive culture” within the school.
Areas to improve
- In “a few subjects,” the school has not identified “what important knowledge it wants pupils to learn,” which hampers learning and assessment. The school should “identify the essential knowledge that it wants pupils to learn in all subjects.”
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of WA7 2JJ, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT