St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School is a primary school in Widnes, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School currently has around 178 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.2% boys and 52.8% girls. Around 40.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.8%).
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.
| Address: | Spinney Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8LD |
| Website: | www.smwst.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01514244234 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Halton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Michelle Slingsby |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147262 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/07/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 178 |
| Number of Boys: | 84 |
| Number of Girls: | 94 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 93.80% | 167 |
| Other White | 2.20% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School Dundalk Road , WA8 8DF | 3out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinney Avenue Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Spinney Avenue , Hough Green WA8 8LD | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School Spinney Avenue , Hough Green WA8 8LD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Junior School Edinburgh Road , WA8 8BQ | - not rated | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Community Infant School Edinburgh Road , WA8 8BQ | - not rated | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Community Primary School Edinburgh Road , WA8 8BQ | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bankfield School Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Fisher and More High School Milton Avenue , WA8 7XW | - not rated | 2,569 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | - not rated | 2,900 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Lodge 174 Hale Road , Ditton WA8 8SZ | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer House School 5 Netherley Road , L35 1QE | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cartbridge Residential School Cartbridge Lane , Halewood L26 6LH | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.