Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
85%
Capacity
159
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Warrington community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 159 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 188 places).
Ofsted has rated Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Gilby, it falls under Warrington local authority.
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 22 applications for 11 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Library, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Warrington, Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Wash Lane, Warrington, Warrington, WA4 1JD |
| Headteacher | David Gilby |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Number of Pupils | 159 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.9% |
| School Capacity | 159 / 188 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
22
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wash Lane, Warrington
Warrington, WA4 1JD
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