St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Chester, CH2 3AD · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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18th of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester we can score, 129 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 the 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join languages club, Pupil Parliament, football, netball, and the choir, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 307 pupils against a stated capacity of 350. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the after-school club? How does the Pupil Parliament influence school decisions?
What Ofsted said about St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it could achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. The report describes a ‘happy school community’ where pupils ‘relish’ their education and demonstrate ‘exemplary’ behaviour. Leaders maintain ‘extremely high expectations’, fostering an ‘industrious atmosphere’ where all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ‘achieve highly’.
Strengths
- Reading is a clear priority, with staff teaching phonics ‘consistently well’ so pupils make ‘rapid progress’ and become ‘confident and fluent readers’.
- The curriculum is ‘inspiring’ and carefully organised to enable pupils to ‘revisit concepts and build on their prior learning’, ensuring seamless progression.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive ‘appropriate, effective support’ and are ‘fully included in all aspects of school life’.
- Behaviour is ‘exemplary’, underpinned by mutual respect; pupils ‘care about one another’ and older children act as ‘good role models’.
- Staff feel ‘well supported’, with workload considered during policy changes and professional development ‘prioritised’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with the school creating an ‘open and positive culture’ that puts pupils’ interests first.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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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