Is Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Strong standard and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 3rd of 48 primary schools in Halton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School

Q: What are Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 72% of pupils at Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Lapwing Grove, Palacefields, Runcorn, WA7 2TP

Local ranking3rd of 48 primary schools in Halton

Ofsted: Strong

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 May 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 72.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 75.0%
Writing (Expected): 75.0%
Maths (Expected): 72.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 75.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 32

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 192
Boys: 85 (48%)
Girls: 93 (52%)
Capacity: 210 (85% full)
SEND: 20.8%
FSM Eligible: 53.6%
EAL: 3.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 19.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.6
Budget per Pupil: £8,076/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.0%
Black African: 3.7%
Mixed Other: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Asian Indian: 1.1%
White Other: 0.5%

91.0%

White British

3.7%

Black African

1.6%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01928711921

sbm.olms@haltonlearning.net

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Lapwing Grove

Runcorn, North West

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Administrative

URN: 111378
UKPRN: 10070184
Establishment No.: 3632

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