The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 182
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 41.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Ming (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Martin's Lane, St Martin's Lane, Murdishaw, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6HZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGorsewood Primary School
Primary · Very close
Murdishaw West Community Primary School
Primary · 389m away
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
Secondary · 837m away
St Berteline's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Brookvale Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Windmill Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Palace Fields Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Palace Fields Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool's Ofsted rating?
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool?
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool currently has 182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool take?
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool?
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool is in Runcorn, WA7 6HZ, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool have a sixth form?
No, St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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