The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 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
- 103
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 12.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Head
- Mr Dominic Vernon (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
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Mustard Lane, Mustard Lane, Croft, Wa3 7bd, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7BD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCroft Primary School
Primary · 647m away
Newchurch Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Twiss Green Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Culcheth High School
Secondary · 2.5km away
Culcheth Community Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Locking Stumps Community Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Lewis Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Lewis Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Lewis Catholic Primary School?
St Lewis Catholic Primary School currently has 103 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Lewis Catholic Primary School take?
St Lewis Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Lewis Catholic Primary School?
St Lewis Catholic Primary School is in Warrington, WA3 7BD, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Lewis Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Lewis 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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