The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 178
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 40.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Trust
- THE THREE SAINTS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Michelle Slingsby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Spinney Avenue, Hough Green, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8LD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakfield Community Primary School
Primary · 537m away
St Basil's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 762m away
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Bankfield School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Middleton Lodge
Independent · 1.4km away
St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ashley High School
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School?
St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School currently has 178 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School take?
St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School?
St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School is in Widnes, WA8 8LD, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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