The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 146
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 42.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Trust
- HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Lambe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Conwy Court, Castlefields, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBridgewater Park Primary School
Primary · 462m away
The Brow Community Primary School
Primary · 724m away
Rivacre Brook
Independent · 798m away
Windmill Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Castle View Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Berteline's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Grange School
All-through · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently has 146 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy take?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is in Runcorn, WA7 2JJ, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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