St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School
93%
Capacity
229
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School
St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Halton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 229 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 245 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Loughran, it falls under Halton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4836th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 43 in Halton.
St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 25 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 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 Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School include ICT Suite, Forest School, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Tennis, Netball, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Film Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Halton, St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery 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 | St Michael's Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 8TD |
| Headteacher | Paul Loughran |
| Local Authority | Halton |
| Number of Pupils | 229 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.7% |
| School Capacity | 229 / 245 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4836th of 13,686
Nationally
699th of 2,065
In North West
12th of 43
In Halton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
68%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Michael's Road, Widnes
Halton, WA8 8TD
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