St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
101%
Capacity
212
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
St Benedict'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 212 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Benedict's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Robert Forde, it falls under Warrington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5093rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 55 in Warrington.
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 28 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 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 St Benedict's Catholic Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Swimming, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Warrington, St Benedict'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 | Quebec Road, Warrington, Warrington, WA2 7SB |
| Headteacher | Robert Forde |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Number of Pupils | 212 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.6% |
| School Capacity | 212 / 210 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
5093rd of 13,686
Nationally
742nd of 2,065
In North West
30th of 55
In Warrington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
43%
'23/24
68%
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
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
2025/26Oversubscribed28
55
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Quebec Road, Warrington
Warrington, WA2 7SB
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