St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
79%
Capacity
157
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Warrington community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 157 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Augustine's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Bentley, it falls under Warrington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2075th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 55 in Warrington.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 14 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Warrington, St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 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 | Henshall Avenue, Warrington, Warrington, WA4 1PY |
| Headteacher | David Bentley |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Number of Pupils | 157 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.3% |
| School Capacity | 157 / 200 (79% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jun 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Jun 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2075th of 13,686
Nationally
270th of 2,065
In North West
15th of 55
In Warrington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
77%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
23
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Henshall Avenue, Warrington
Warrington, WA4 1PY
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