St Basil's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hough Green Road Hough Green Widnes Cheshire WA8 4SZ |
| Phone | 01514247887 |
| Reference Number | 111390 |
St Basil's Catholic Primary School has shown significant improvements since its previous inspection, progressing from a rating of 'requires improvement' to 'good' in all areas evaluated. Pupils express high levels of satisfaction, describing the school as 'fun' and 'great,' with engaging lessons that challenge them. The school community demonstrates strong citizenship and involvement in charitable activities, fostering a positive learning atmosphere. Despite these strengths, notable challenges include improving programming skills in computing and addressing the attendance issues of a small minority of pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 223 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.91%
Girls: 47.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 55.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | 19 | 10 | 29 |
| 3 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 4 | 18 | 17 | 35 |
| 5 | 22 | 23 | 45 |
| 6 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.8% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 11 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 05 May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and engaged, participating actively in their learning.
- Strong emphasis on reading, with pupils showing fluency and confidence.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- High-quality early years provision that stimulates curiosity.
- Staff morale is high, and teachers are proud to work at the school.
Areas for Improvement
- Limited programming skills among pupils in computing.
- Some teachers lack confidence and competence in teaching computing.
- A small minority of pupils occasionally disrupt lessons.
- Attendance of a small minority of pupils is below average.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | ||
| Writing | -1.4 | ||
| Maths | -1.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hough Green Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 4PG |
0.33 miles |
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St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School
Spinney Avenue, Hough Green, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8LD |
0.47 miles |
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Oakfield Community Primary School
Edinburgh Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8BQ |
0.68 miles |
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Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
Clincton View, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8JN |
0.8 miles |
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Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Smithy Lane, Cronton, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DF |
1.1 miles |
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Ditton Primary School
Liverpool Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HD |
1.19 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Hall Lane, Cronton, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DW |
1.19 miles |
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Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School
Dundalk Road, Widnes, WA8 8DF |
1.22 miles |
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St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School
St Michael's Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8TD |
1.22 miles |
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Birchfield Nursery School
Victoria Avenue, widnes, WA8 7TH |
1.72 miles |
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Halebank CofE Primary School
Heathview Road, Halebank, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8UZ |
1.85 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Appleton Village, St Bede's Junior School, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6EL |
1.9 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Leigh Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6EL |
1.93 miles |
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Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School
Pit Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 9HS |
1.97 miles |
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Kingsway Primary Academy School
Kingsway, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7QS |
1.98 miles |
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Halewood Church of England Primary Academy
Church Road, Halewood, Liverpool, Merseyside, L26 6LB |
2.06 miles |
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Lunts Heath Primary School
Wedgewood Drive, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 9RJ |
2.1 miles |
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Fairfield Primary School
Peelhouse Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6TH |
2.11 miles |
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Fir Avenue, Halewood, Liverpool, Merseyside, L26 0XR |
2.21 miles |
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St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Lugsdale Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6DD |
2.28 miles |
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Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Liverpool Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HU |
0.81 miles |
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Ashley High School
Cawfield Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HG |
1.1 miles |
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Chesnut Lodge Special School
Green Lane, Ditton, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HF |
1.18 miles |
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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
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1.51 miles |
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Wade Deacon High School
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1.74 miles |
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Riverside College Halton
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1.97 miles |
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Finch Woods Academy
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2.12 miles |
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Tower College
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2.17 miles |
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Poppy Field School
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2.23 miles |
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Rainhill High School
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2.54 miles |
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The Raise Academy
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2.73 miles |
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Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
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2.73 miles |
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Halewood Academy
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2.75 miles |
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Weston Point College
Picow Farm Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4UN |
3.15 miles |
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Lakeside School
Naylors Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L27 2YA |
3.21 miles |
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Lord Derby Academy
Seel Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 6DG |
3.32 miles |
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Lawrence House School
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3.38 miles |
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Ash Meadow School
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3.48 miles |
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Gateacre School
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3.59 miles |
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St Julie's Catholic High School
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3.67 miles |