The short version
Average SATs results.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
14% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 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
- 124
- Capacity
- 59%
- FSM
- 26.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Head
- Mrs Clare Abram (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | 15 January 2013
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | 10 May 2011
Full inspection
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Milnthorpe Road, St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 4PN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHigh Trees
Independent · Very close
Burtonwood Community Primary School
Primary · 575m away
Willow Bank School
Special school · 2.1km away
Wargrave CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Wargrave House School
Special school · 2.5km away
St Philip (Westbrook) CofE Aided Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Broad Oak Community Primary School
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School?
St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School currently has 124 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School take?
St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School?
St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School is in Warrington, WA5 4PN, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Paul of the Cross 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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