St Lewis Catholic Primary School

About St Lewis Catholic Primary School

St Lewis Catholic Primary School is a small, state-funded primary in Warrington, running almost at full capacity with 103 pupils against a school capacity of 105. Its intake reflects a broadly mixed community: 12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is below the national primary average and suggests a relatively low level of economic deprivation among families. The school is clearly popular locally — for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, it received 15 applications for just 7 available places, with all 7 first-preference families offered a spot. That works out at an oversubscription ratio of 2.14, meaning more than two families applied for every place. The school’s Roman Catholic character is likely a draw for many, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three. With a headteacher in place and a chapel on site, the school’s identity is firmly rooted in its faith foundation, though the data doesn’t specify whether admissions prioritise Catholic families.

Academically, St Lewis performs solidly within Warrington. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — above the local authority average of 69%. That places the school 24th out of 55 primaries in Warrington, putting it in the top half of the borough. Individual subject scores are respectable: a reading average score of 106, maths at 104, and 78% of pupils hitting the expected standard in both. At the higher standard, 9% achieved the top marks across all three subjects, with reading the strongest at 35% reaching that level. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 confirmed it remains Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. This is a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2014, when it was judged Requires Improvement, and the 2023 ungraded visit found the school had held onto its Good rating.

The school offers a practical, well-equipped environment for its size. Facilities include a library, dining hall, playing fields, forest school area, art studios and a chapel. Sports provision covers cross country, football, cricket and dance, while clubs range from drama and choir to science, art and book club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists support for moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication issues, and visual impairment. Oversubscription means applying early is wise, especially for Catholic families who may have priority. This is a small, faith-based primary that suits parents looking for a close-knit school with strong core results, a clear moral framework, and a good range of enrichment activities despite its size.

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