St Basil's Catholic Primary School
Widnes, WA8 4SZ · Halton · primary school
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20th 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 — 6.8/10 against 668 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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 Basil's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, Choir, Dance, and Reading clubs, or play multisports and football. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 223 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 62.0% attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Basil's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Basil’s Catholic Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The report describes a friendly, inclusive environment where the school’s values of ‘compassion, service, justice, peace and courage’ are evident. Pupils behave well, are polite, and achieve success across many areas of the curriculum.
Strengths
- The ‘ambitious curriculum’ develops pupils’ knowledge in logical steps, with teachers checking previous learning to ensure secure foundations.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive timely support and make ‘rapid gains’ from their individual starting points.
- Reading is a high priority; pupils enjoy literature and typically meet the phonics screening check.
- The provision for pupils’ wider development is a strength, with inspiring activities that foster empathy and compassion.
- The governing body supports and challenges the school effectively, while staff workload is managed well.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils lack sufficient opportunities to review and edit their work, resulting in written communication that is ‘not as strong as it should be’.
- A small group of pupils do not have a secure grasp of phonics, which limits their reading fluency and understanding of texts.
Safeguarding
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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