Best 3 Primary schools in Halton – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: St Bede's Catholic Infant School (Primary) in Widnes; The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Runcorn; Brookvale Primary School (Primary) in Runcorn — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Bede's Catholic Infant School, The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School and Brookvale Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school and community school type located around Widnes, Cheshire and Runcorn, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Bede's Catholic Infant School), published Dec 2023. The lowest is 2 (The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 40–45%, range 20–25%–50–55%; all under Halton local authority.

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Attribute	St Bede's Catholic Infant School WA8 6EL	The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School WA7 2NL	Brookvale Primary School WA7 6BZ
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Community school
Location	Widnes Cheshire WA8 6EL	Runcorn Cheshire WA7 2NL	Runcorn Cheshire WA7 6BZ
Latest Ofsted	1 4 Dec 2023	2 15 Sep 2024	2 26 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	225	140	280
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Halton (876)	Halton (876)	Halton (876)
Website	www.stbedesinfants.co.uk	www.holyspiritruncorn.co.uk	www.brookvaleprimary.co.uk
Telephone	01514243112	01928563148	01928711401
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Bede's Catholic Infant School

WA8 6EL

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 6EL
Ofsted: 1 4 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Halton (876)
Website: www.stbedesinfants.co.uk
Telephone: 01514243112

The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

WA7 2NL

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 2NL
Ofsted: 2 15 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Halton (876)
Website: www.holyspiritruncorn.co.uk
Telephone: 01928563148

Brookvale Primary School

WA7 6BZ

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 6BZ
Ofsted: 2 26 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Halton (876)
Website: www.brookvaleprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01928711401

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.