St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School
Warrington, WA5 4PN · Warrington · primary school
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48th 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 2,494 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a 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, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Craft Club, Science Club, Primary Arts Network Dance Club, and PopCats Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 118 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 areas did the January 2026 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a "small and nurturing school" where pupils feel a "strong sense of belonging" and are "safe, included and understood." Leaders have successfully maintained high standards despite "significant changes in staffing," ensuring that pupils, including those with special educational needs, "typically achieve well" from their starting points.
Strengths
- The early years curriculum is "ambitious" and makes a "marked difference to the depth of children's understanding."
- Staff provide "highly effective support" for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Pupils behave "very well," with bullying being "extremely rare" due to quick staff intervention.
- Leaders have established a "calm and inviting school environment" where pupils have "positive attitudes towards their learning."
- Governors hold leaders to account effectively, ensuring "pupils are at the heart of their decision-making."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that "misconceptions of some pupils in mathematics are addressed more effectively" so pupils are more confident in applying their knowledge.
- Teaching should develop "subject-specific knowledge more securely in a small number of subjects" so pupils better understand the disciplines.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring that concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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
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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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