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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Warrington, WA2 7SBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#5,093
of 13,686 nationally

About St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School in Warrington is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary that is currently running at full capacity, with 212 pupils on roll against a published capacity of 210. The school's intake reflects a notably higher-than-average level of disadvantage: 30.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 23%. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 55 applications for 30 places, with all 28 first-preference applicants receiving an offer. That oversubscription ratio of 1.96 indicates a school that local families are actively seeking out, though it is not among the most oversubscribed in the borough. The school also offers nursery provision for children aged three and above, which may help families secure a place before the main reception intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressQuebec Road, Warrington, Warrington, WA2 7SB
HeadteacherRobert Forde
Local AuthorityWarrington
Number of Pupils212
Free School Meals (FSM)30.6%
School Capacity212 / 210 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsTennisSwimmingAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: stbenedictswarrington.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.