The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 214
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Head
- Mrs Helen Lea (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hillock Lane, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoolston CofE Aided Primary School
Primary · Very close
Woolston Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
King's Leadership Academy Warrington
Secondary · Very close
Fox Wood Special School
Special school · 734m away
Woolston Community High School
Secondary · 734m away
Green Lane Community Special School
Special school · 792m away
Woolston Brook School
Special school · 800m away
Bruche Primary School Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School currently has 214 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Catholic Primary School take?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is in Warrington, WA1 4PQ, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's 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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