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St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School
St Michael's Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8TD, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.7 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
229
Capacity
245
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 72% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 31% nationally. The school has a strong LocaleIQ score of 73.7, indicating it outperforms 74% of schools in the area. However, only 3% of pupils reached the higher standard in KS2 assessments, suggesting room for improvement in pushing students to excel beyond the expected levels.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.5%
White Other3.5%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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53.36116, -2.76470 · WA8 8TD
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN111393
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2023.
Is St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School a good school?
St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School scores 73.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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