Is St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 21 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 33rd of 48 primary schools in Halton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool?

Applications for Reception places at St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool 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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St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool

Q: What are St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 63% of pupils at St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

St Martin's Lane, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6HZ

Local ranking33rd of 48 primary schools in Halton

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 21 April 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 21 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

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

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

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 63.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 70.0%
Writing (Expected): 73.0%
Maths (Expected): 77.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 70.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 182
Boys: 82 (50%)
Girls: 82 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (78% full)
SEND: 25.8%
FSM Eligible: 42.3%
EAL: 7.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 22.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Budget per Pupil: £9,600/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 8.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.4% 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: 82.4%
White Traveller: 4.4%
Mixed Other: 3.9%
Black African: 3.9%
White Other: 2.8%
Asian Indian: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.6%
Asian Chinese: 0.6%

82.4%

White British

4.4%

White Traveller

3.9%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01928711207

head@st-martins.halton.sch.uk

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St Martin's Lane

Runcorn, North West

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Administrative

URN: 111380
UKPRN: 10070182
Establishment No.: 3637

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