St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
95%
Capacity
194
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
St Bridget'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 194 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 205 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Bridget's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ceri Dobson, it falls under Warrington 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 7916th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 42nd out of 55 in Warrington.
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 18 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 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 Bridget's Catholic Primary School include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Football, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Science Club, Chess, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Warrington, St Bridget'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 | Capesthorne Road, ST.BRIDGET'S SCHOOL CAPESTHORNE ROAD, WARRINGTON, Warrington, WA2 0ER |
| Headteacher | Ceri Dobson |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Number of Pupils | 194 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.1% |
| School Capacity | 194 / 205 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7916th of 13,686
Nationally
1125th of 2,065
In North West
42nd of 55
In Warrington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Capesthorne Road, ST.BRIDGET'S SCHOOL CAPESTHORNE ROAD, WARRINGTON
Warrington, WA2 0ER
Capesthorne Road, ST.BRIDGET'S SCHOOL CAPESTHORNE ROAD, WARRINGTON
Warrington, WA2 0ER
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