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St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School

Halton, WA8 8LDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
#9,305
of 13,686 nationally

About St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School

St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School in Halton has been rated Good overall by Ofsted following its July 2023 inspection, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018. The inspection report highlights real strengths in behaviour and attitudes, and personal development, both of which were judged Outstanding. In terms of academic outcomes, the school’s most telling metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined: 55% did so in the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments. That figure sits just below the Halton local authority average of 59%, placing the school 30th out of 43 primary schools in the area. While the combined expected standard figure is a touch behind the LA benchmark, individual subject results tell a more nuanced story, with 79% of pupils reaching the expected standard in maths and 72% in both reading and writing.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSpinney Avenue, Widnes, Halton, WA8 8LD
HeadteacherMichelle Slingsby
Local AuthorityHalton
Number of Pupils178
Free School Meals (FSM)40.4%
School Capacity178 / 210 (85% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubArt ClubScience ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

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

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St Michael with St Thomas CE 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.