St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Finlay Avenue, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2PNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Warrington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 92 schools in Warrington. It ranks 42nd of 65 primary schools in Warrington. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 October 2024, report published 3 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 October 2024
Pupils thrive in this warm and nurturing school environment. They enjoy strong, positive relationships with staff. Pupils value the care and support that they receive from the kind and attentive staff. This fosters a deep sense of safety and belonging. Pupils consistently display politeness and good manners. They follow the agreed rules and routines. This contributes to the calm and focused atmosphere in classrooms. Pupils approach their work with enthusiasm. They stay engaged and give their best efforts in lessons. The school sets high expectations for pupils' achievement. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), work hard to meet these expectations. Pupils achieve well across a range of subjects. Through their leadership roles, pupils make a meaningful and positive impact on their school and the wider community. For example, they build relationships with local care home residents through regular visits. Within the school, pupils take pride in their roles as school councillors. They actively promote sustainability by ensuring energy conservation and preventing water waste. These responsibilities empower pupils to develop a sense of purpose, demonstrating their commitment to caring for others and protecting the environment.
What the school should improve
- A small number of pupils do not read as fluently as they should. This hinders their access to age-appropriate texts. The school should ensure that teachers give pupils more time to practise and embed the important knowledge and skills before they move on, so that all pupils achieve as well as they could.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
131 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penketh South Community Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Penketh Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Great Sankey Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 78% met the expected standard |
| Park Road Community Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amy Norris
- Phone
- 01925726544
- Address
- Finlay Avenue, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2PN
- Local authority
- Warrington
- URN
- 111376
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.