The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% 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 20 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
- 194
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 54.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Head
- Mrs Ceri Dobson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Capesthorne Road, ST.BRIDGET'S SCHOOL CAPESTHORNE ROAD, WARRINGTON, Cheshire, WA2 0ER
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Bridget's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bridget's Catholic Primary School?
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bridget's Catholic Primary School take?
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bridget's Catholic Primary School?
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School is in WARRINGTON, WA2 0ER, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bridget's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Bridget'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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