Best Catholic Schools in Widnes
8 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- Widnes has 8 Roman Catholic schools, accounting for 14.5% of all schools, significantly above the national average of 3.7%.
- These schools in Widnes have a strong Ofsted record, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 1 Outstanding and 7 Good ratings.
- With 2,907 pupils, Catholic schools in Widnes have a higher proportion of students eligible for free school meals at 39.8%, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.68.
- Achievement in Catholic schools in Widnes includes 66.4% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, and 31.7% achieving grade 5+ in English and maths at KS4.
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Widnes, WA8 6EL
State · Primary · Ages 5–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.4%
Pupils226
P/T Ratio19.5
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Ofsted
Good
Widnes, WA8 6DD
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence5.4%
Pupils227
P/T Ratio23.4
SB
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Widnes, WA8 6EL
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence4.8%
Pupils307
P/T Ratio18.3
St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School
Ofsted
Good
Widnes, WA8 8TD
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence5.8%
Pupils229
P/T Ratio19.7
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Widnes, WA8 0BW
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence6.3%
Pupils204
P/T Ratio21.5
SP
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Ofsted
Good
Widnes, WA8 7DW
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.61
Attainment 839.9
Eng+Maths56%
Pupils1,302
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 55 catholic schools in Widnes, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Widnes | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 66% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.61 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 39.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 21% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,061 | £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.