St Bede's Catholic Infant School
100%
Capacity
226
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Bede's Catholic Infant School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Halton community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 226 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 225 places).
the school is led by headteacher Jacqueline Coughlan, it falls under Halton local authority.
St Bede's Catholic Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 130 applications for 75 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 78 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bede's Catholic Infant School include Forest School, Art Studios, Library, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Cross Country, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Halton, St Bede's Catholic Infant 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 | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Leigh Avenue, Widnes, Halton, WA8 6EL |
| Headteacher | Jacqueline Coughlan |
| Local Authority | Halton |
| Number of Pupils | 226 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.1% |
| School Capacity | 226 / 225 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2023. 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed75
130
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
78 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Leigh Avenue, Widnes
Halton, WA8 6EL
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