Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School

About Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary in Halton, serving 189 pupils aged 4 to 11. It ranks 19th out of 43 primary schools in the local authority, placing it just inside the top half of its peers. The top three schools in the area are Moorfield Primary, Moore Primary, and Castle View Primary, all of which sit ahead in the rankings. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 59 applications for 27 places, with all first-preference families offered a spot. This level of demand suggests it is a popular choice among local Catholic and community families. The school has a capacity of 210, so there is some room for growth, and 23.8% of pupils qualify for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average for primaries. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024 confirmed that standards are maintained, with an overall Good rating and an Outstanding mark for behaviour and attitudes.

Academically, the school performs above the Halton average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 63% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined, compared to the local authority average of 59%. Reading was a particular strength, with 83% meeting expectations and 30% achieving the higher standard. Maths scores were solid too, with an average scaled score of 104 and 70% reaching the expected level. Writing and maths both saw 7% of pupils reach the higher standard. The school’s Ofsted breakdown from its most recent graded inspection in 2019 rated all key areas as Good, with behaviour and attitudes judged Outstanding. The previous inspection in 2017 had rated the school as Requires Improvement, so the trajectory has been positive. Nationally, the school sits in the 48th percentile for combined reading, writing, and maths, and in the 46th percentile within the North West region.

The school offers a range of facilities including a library, art studios, a forest school, and a chapel, plus an outdoor playground. Sports provision covers football, gymnastics, cricket, rounders, cross country, tennis, and netball, and there are clubs such as book club, drama, art club, eco club, choir, and chess. SEND support is available for moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and hearing impairment. Parent views are very positive: 98% of the 40 respondents would recommend the school, and 88% strongly agreed that their child is happy. The school suits families who value a faith-based primary with strong behaviour standards, above-average academic outcomes, and a clear sense of community. Its oversubscription means early application is advisable, and the lack of nursery or sixth form provision means it is purely a primary option.

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