Is St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 27 January 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 C, 12th of 48 primary schools in Halton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 77% of pupils at St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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

Applications for Reception places at St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery 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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St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Lugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 6DD

Local ranking12th of 48 primary schools in Halton

Ofsted: Strong

Primary

Phase

243

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 27 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 27 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong 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): 77.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 90.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 83.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 87.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 227
Boys: 126 (53%)
Girls: 110 (47%)
Capacity: 243 (97% full)
SEND: 16.7%
FSM Eligible: 50.5%
EAL: 31.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.9%
SEN Support: 15.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.6
Budget per Pupil: £8,194/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: 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: 59.9%
White Other: 13.7%
Mixed Other: 8.4%
Black African: 6.6%
Other: 4.0%
Asian Pakistani: 3.1%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.9%

59.9%

White British

13.7%

White Other

8.4%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01514242879

head@st-gerards.halton.sch.uk

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Lugsdale Road

Widnes, North West

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Administrative

URN: 111391
UKPRN: 10070177
Establishment No.: 3649

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