St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
URN: 111384 • Chester CH2 3AD
Overview
- Name
- St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 111384
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kathryn Oates (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01244478968
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lightfoot Street, Chester CH2 3AD
Summary
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in the Hoole district of Chester, serving a mixed-gender population of 312 pupils. With a capacity of 350, the school prioritises creating a secure and nurturing environment where children can thrive spiritually, morally, physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. The school’s ethos is rooted in Catholic values, aiming to foster a sense of community and partnership between parents and staff to support each child's development.
The curriculum at St Werburgh's and St Columba's is designed to provide a broad and positive learning experience, encouraging children to take ownership of their education and aspire to reach their full potential. The school actively promotes British values through various activities, including assemblies and lessons in Religious Education and PSHE, ensuring that students understand their role as responsible global citizens.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, contributing to their child's educational journey. The school offers personalised tours for prospective families and maintains open lines of communication through various channels, including phone and email.
The curriculum at St Werburgh's and St Columba's is designed to provide a broad and positive learning experience, encouraging children to take ownership of their education and aspire to reach their full potential. The school actively promotes British values through various activities, including assemblies and lessons in Religious Education and PSHE, ensuring that students understand their role as responsible global citizens.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, contributing to their child's educational journey. The school offers personalised tours for prospective families and maintains open lines of communication through various channels, including phone and email.
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Nearby alternatives
- Belgrave Primary School (76.3)
- Christleton Primary School (76.1)
- Acresfield Community Primary School (75.6)
- St Martin's Academy Chester (74.8)
- Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School (74.7)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 350
- Pupils
- 312
- Boys
- 155
- Girls
- 157
- FSM %
- 9.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 312 | 155 | 157 | 350 | 9.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 326 | 158 | 168 | 350 | 10.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 314 | 156 | 158 | 350 | 11.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 314 | 156 | 158 | 350 | 11.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 317 | 156 | 161 | 350 | 12.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 329 | 154 | 175 | 350 | 7.90 |
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