Best Catholic Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
15 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- In Cheshire West and Chester, 15 Catholic schools educate 5,580 pupils, accounting for 4.1% of all schools in the area, which is in line with the national average of 3.7%.
- Catholic schools in Cheshire West and Chester have a 100% Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, with 0 Outstanding and 12 Good out of 12 inspected, surpassing the national average of 90%.
- The 15 Catholic schools in the area have a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.99, with 23.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and 59.5% meeting the expected standard at KS2.
- With a spending per pupil of £8,336, Catholic schools in Cheshire West and Chester achieve an Attainment 8 score of 45.35, and 39.5% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English and maths.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Winsford, CW7 2JS
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.7%
Pupils338
P/T Ratio–
St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School
Ofsted
Good
Ellesmere Port, CH65 5EW
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected48%
Absence6.9%
Pupils215
P/T Ratio18.7
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ellesmere Port, CH65 7AQ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected52%
Absence5.5%
Pupils332
P/T Ratio21.1
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Chester, CH4 8HX
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence6.5%
Pupils172
P/T Ratio17.9
St Nicholas Catholic High School
Ofsted
Good
Northwich, CW8 1JW
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.17
Attainment 849.9
Eng+Maths76%
Pupils1,220
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham
Ofsted
Good
Northwich, CW8 3BY
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence4.5%
Pupils175
P/T Ratio20.3
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Northwich, CW8 1JW
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence5.4%
Pupils187
P/T Ratio20.8
St Luke's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Frodsham, WA6 7QP
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence3.9%
Pupils85
P/T Ratio21.3
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ellesmere Port, CH66 1NN
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence3.9%
Pupils207
P/T Ratio23.3
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Chester, CH1 5UU
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected38%
Absence5.5%
Pupils179
P/T Ratio18.6
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Chester, CH2 3AD
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence4.7%
Pupils312
P/T Ratio20.9
St Winefride's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Neston, CH64 9RW
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected48%
Absence4.1%
Pupils162
P/T Ratio20.2
The Catholic High School, Chester
Chester, CH4 7HS
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.08
Attainment 844.3
Eng+Maths62%
Pupils808
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 363 catholic schools in Cheshire West and Chester, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.10 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 21% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,336 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.