St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool
87%
Capacity
182
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Halton community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 182 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Ming, it falls under Halton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9692nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 43 in Halton.
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool is a popular choice with families — it received 22 applications for 16 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool include Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Athletics, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Halton, St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Martin's Lane, St Martin's Lane, Murdishaw, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 6HZ |
| Headteacher | Catherine Ming |
| Local Authority | Halton |
| Number of Pupils | 182 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.8% |
| School Capacity | 182 / 210 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9692nd of 13,686
Nationally
1406th of 2,065
In North West
31st of 43
In Halton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
54%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
22
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (73% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Martin's Lane, St Martin's Lane, Murdishaw, Runcorn
Halton, WA7 6HZ
St Martin's Lane, St Martin's Lane, Murdishaw, Runcorn
Halton, WA7 6HZ
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