St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School

A good academy converter school in Halton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School.

Widnes, WA88LD Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
3 July 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Spinney Avenue
Hough Green
Widnes, WA88LD

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147262
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Spinney Avenue, Hough Green, Widnes, WA8 8LD
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE THREE SAINTS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
186
Free School Meals
35.5% (66 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.1 (4.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
2023 103.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 106.0
2024 102.0 104.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
186 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learn, Achieve, Love, Believe"

Hope Forgiveness Perseverance Thankfulness Friendship Trust

St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School maintains close links with St Michael with St Thomas Church; clergy from the church visit weekly to lead whole-school worship; pupils participate in church worship and activities such as the Lantern Walk, Christingles, and the annual church Carol Service; Holy Communion classes are offered from Year 4 upwards; the school emphasizes its Christian ethos and church connections.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Miss M Slingsby highlighting the school's commitment to excellence, inclusion, and partnership within The Three Saints Academy Trust; invites visits and contact.

Admissions Criteria

Three Saints Academy Admission Arrangements for the September 2026 intake; details are available via the link labeled "Three Saints Academy Admission Arrangements."

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