St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Warrington, WA1 4PQ · Warrington · primary school
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5th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.3/10 against 4,206 of them, against 7.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in learning clubs, sporting events, and talent shows, with an after-school club available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 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 manage the current over-capacity status for new admissions? What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are learning clubs structured to support individual interests?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Peter’s Catholic Primary School is judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a ‘calm and nurturing’ environment where pupils are ‘exceptionally kind and caring’ and display ‘high levels of self-belief’. Leaders have designed a ‘highly ambitious curriculum’ that captures pupils’ interests and ensures they leave ‘very well prepared for the next stage of their education’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, with staff providing ‘expert support’ that enables pupils to build a ‘rich body of subject knowledge over time’.
- Reading is a high priority; the phonics programme is ‘taught well by highly trained staff’, and pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’ who ‘love reading’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘swiftly identified’ and achieve ‘very well’ alongside their peers through successful curriculum adaptations.
- Behaviour is ‘exemplary’, with pupils being ‘polite and courteous’ in a setting where they ‘rise to these expectations’.
- Staff feel ‘valued’ due to careful consideration of workload and well-being, while governors offer effective ‘support and challenge’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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