The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 227
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 44.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mr Karl Landrum (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
November 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | 15 January 2013
Full inspection
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Lugsdale Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPoppy Field School
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Kingsway Primary Academy School
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Simms Cross Primary School
Primary · 515m away
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 925m away
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 963m away
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
The Raise Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.3km away
Fairfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School take?
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is in Widnes, WA8 6DD, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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