The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 53%
- FSM
- 55.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mrs Angela Sheppard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Hough Green Road, Hough Green, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 4SZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 530m away
St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School
Primary · 762m away
Oakfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Bankfield School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Ashley High School
Special school · 1.8km away
Middleton Lodge
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Basil's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Basil's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Basil's Catholic Primary School?
St Basil's Catholic Primary School currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Basil's Catholic Primary School take?
St Basil's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Basil's Catholic Primary School?
St Basil's Catholic Primary School is in Widnes, WA8 4SZ, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Basil's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Basil's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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