St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School
85%
Capacity
178
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School
St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Halton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 178 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michelle Slingsby, it falls under Halton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9305th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 43 in Halton.
St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 19 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Dance, Athletics, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Halton, St Michael with St Thomas CE 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Spinney Avenue, Widnes, Halton, WA8 8LD |
| Headteacher | Michelle Slingsby |
| Local Authority | Halton |
| Number of Pupils | 178 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.4% |
| School Capacity | 178 / 210 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9305th of 13,686
Nationally
1337th of 2,065
In North West
30th of 43
In Halton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
55%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Spinney Avenue, Widnes
Halton, WA8 8LD
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