The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 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.
11% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 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
- 229
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 46.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mr Paul Loughran (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Michael's Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8TD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMiddleton Lodge
Independent · 313m away
Oakfield Community Primary School
Primary · 957m away
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Ashley High School
Special school · 1.2km away
The Bankfield School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Chesnut Lodge Special School
Special school · 1.3km away
Halebank CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School?
St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School take?
St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School?
St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School is in Widnes, WA8 8TD, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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