St Alban's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Warrington, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.

St Alban's Catholic Primary School currently has around 200 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 26.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.6%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 31%. indian pupils make up about 22.5% , followed by other white at 13.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: 84 Bewsey Road, Warrington, WA5 0JS
Website: http://www.stalbanswarrington.co.uk
Telephone: 01925632128
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Warrington
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Jane Hardman
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 111307

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 16/05/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 240
Number of Pupils: 200
Number of Boys: 103
Number of Girls: 97

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5% 4%
Persistent absence: 12.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British31.00%62
Indian22.50%45
Other White13.50%27
African6.00%12
Other Asian6.00%12
Other (any other ethnic group)5.00%10
Other Mixed4.50%9
Pakistani3.50%7
Other Black3.50%7
Gypsy/Roma2.50%5
Chinese1.50%3
Bangladeshi0.50%1
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Above Average (2.8)
Writing: Average (1.8)
Maths: Average (0.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
63%
Town average
68%
Local authority average
70%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
11%
Local authority average
12%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
106.2
Local authority average
106.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
105.6
Local authority average
106.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School
Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9HY
4out of 4 2,549 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
84 Bewsey Road , Bewsey WA5 0JS
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Collin Street , WA5 1TG
3out of 4 570 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Bewsey Lodge Academy
Lodge Lane , Bewsey WA5 0AG
3out of 4 601 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Bewsey Lodge Primary School
Lodge Lane , Bewsey WA5 0AG
- not rated 601 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Selby Street , Bewsey and Whitecross WA5 1NS
4out of 4 1,074 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bewsey County High School
Clapgates Road , Bewsey WA5 0AD
- not rated 548 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
UTC Warrington
Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG
- not rated 700 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Cromwell Avenue , Great Sankey WA5 1HG
3out of 4 1,329 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Future Tech Studio
Winwick Road , WA2 8QA
- not rated 1,713 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
William Beamont Community High School
Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX
- not rated 1,887 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Warrington and Vale Royal College
Winwick Road , WA2 8QA
- not rated 1,763 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Priestley College
Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD
- not rated 2,371 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Priestley College
Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD
- not rated 2,371 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11
Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG
- not rated 508 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Warrington Tutorial Centre
Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX
- not rated 1,928 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Advanced Education - The Barn
C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School , Unit 2 Forrest Way WA5 1DF
- not rated 2,072 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Advanced Education -Thames
C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School,Unit 2 Forrest Way , Gatewarth Industrial Estate WA5 1DF
- not rated 2,072 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Willow Green CIO
Irwell Road , St Werburghs Development Centre WA4 6DQ
- not rated 2,476 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.