St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Warrington, WA4 1PY · Warrington · primary school
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53rd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.5/10 against 1,241 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in December 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including dodgeball, basketball, dance, capoeira, gymnastics, yoga, boxing, and tennis, alongside cricket and football. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 141 pupils against a stated capacity of 200. 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 specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School fulfils the expected standard of education, with pupils achieving broadly in line with national averages by the end of key stage 2. The report highlights a "calm atmosphere" where staff maintain "positive relationships" with pupils, ensuring they feel safe and supported. While the curriculum is "appropriately ambitious" and inclusive, leaders must refine their use of data to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and reduce persistent absence.
Strengths
- Pupils make "positive progress" across the curriculum, with effective support ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs achieve well.
- Staff create a "positive culture of inclusion," quickly identifying needs and adapting teaching to remove barriers to learning.
- The personal development programme successfully builds pupils’ character, promoting "moral values and respect for others" and preparing them for life in modern Britain.
- Early years staff set "high expectations," helping children settle quickly into routines and develop strong language and communication skills.
- Teachers use their subject knowledge effectively to extend pupils’ understanding, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should set "clear, measurable aims for pupil premium funding" so governors can evaluate the precise impact of actions on disadvantaged pupils’ outcomes.
- Leaders must ensure "precise assessment information is used consistently" across all subjects, including the early years, to guide teaching and deepen subject knowledge.
- Leaders should analyse attendance data with "greater precision" to reduce persistent absence among the small number of pupils missing too much school.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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