St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool
Runcorn, WA7 6HZ · Halton · primary school
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31st 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 — 5.9/10 against 1,602 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| 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 Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% 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 (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Ocarina, Recorder, Yoga, Chess, Computing, Pokemon, Book and Biscuits, and Just Dance clubs. Sports include Netball, Dodgeball, Multi-Sports, Football, and Cricket. Arts and music options feature Choir, Lego Construction, Cartoon and colouring, and Story Club. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 164 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool
Overview
St Martin’s Catholic Primary School and Preschool is described as a place where pupils feel proud, safe, and valued. Leaders provide effective oversight, ensuring that inclusion runs through every part of school life and that staff are well-supported. The report highlights a calm, purposeful environment where pupils behave very well and show high levels of respect.
Strengths
- Inclusion is a "strong standard," with leaders ensuring the curriculum meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who "achieve well" and "feel part of the school community."
- Behaviour is praised as a strength, with pupils being "friendly and welcoming" and having "very positive attitudes to learning."
- Safeguarding standards are met, creating an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility."
- Staff know pupils "really well" and adapt teaching carefully to remove barriers to learning, enabling secure progress.
- The school is deeply embedded in its community, hosting a food bank and working closely with local services to support families.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should maintain focus on improving attendance so it is "at least in line with national averages," particularly for pupils with the lowest attendance.
- Leaders should further embed the curriculum through effective systems for teaching and assessment to ensure all pupils achieve consistently well, specifically increasing the proportion reaching the higher standard in reading.
- Leaders should develop continuous provision in the pre-school and Reception class to enable deeper understanding across all areas of learning, including through the outdoor environment.
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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