St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
83%
Capacity
146
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Halton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 146 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 175 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Lambe, it falls under Halton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7886th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 43 in Halton.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 33 applications for 23 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Gymnastics, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Art Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Halton, St Augustine'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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Conwy Court, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 2JJ |
| Headteacher | Elizabeth Lambe |
| Local Authority | Halton |
| Number of Pupils | 146 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.4% |
| School Capacity | 146 / 175 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7886th of 13,686
Nationally
1119th of 2,065
In North West
24th of 43
In Halton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
33
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Conwy Court, Runcorn
Halton, WA7 2JJ
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