St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
WARRINGTON, WA2 0ER · Warrington · primary school
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33rd 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 — 7.9/10 against 810 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| 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 Bridget's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% 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%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 pupils against a stated capacity of 205. 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
With 7 places currently available, how does the school manage waiting lists for specific entry years? How does the curriculum support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and included, with staff fostering strong relationships and high expectations for achievement. The school has successfully addressed previous inspection concerns, delivering a consistently strong quality of education across most subjects. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that enables children to flourish, particularly in the early years and through effective phonics teaching.
Strengths
- Staff foster strong relationships, helping pupils feel safe and confident to seek support, while dealing with bullying effectively.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-organised in most subjects, allowing pupils to build on prior knowledge and achieve well.
- Leaders prioritise reading, implementing a consistent phonics programme that ensures struggling pupils receive timely extra help.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) develop secure subject knowledge and achieve as well as their peers.
- Governors provide effective support and challenge, while staff feel proud to work at the school and are considerate of workload.
Areas to improve
- In a very small number of subjects, leaders have not defined the most important information pupils should learn, meaning some do not develop a sufficiently deep body of subject knowledge. Leaders should refine curriculum thinking in these areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with well-trained staff who know pupils and families well and can quickly identify those needing extra help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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