The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 312
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 9.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Nichola Jevons (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lightfoot Street, Hoole, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoole Church of England Primary School
Primary · 487m away
Maple Grove School
Independent · 560m away
Cherry Grove Primary School
Primary · 738m away
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Primary · 893m away
Newton Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Abbey School for Exceptional Children
Independent · 1.2km away
Chester International School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Oldfield Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School currently has 312 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School take?
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School is in Chester, CH2 3AD, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Werburgh's and St Columba'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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