St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Runcorn

In its own words: "Our vision, mission and values drive all that we do. Our core framework is below. Our vision, Have hope and flourish is our ultimate goal for everyone at St Augustine’s. We want every member of our community to be successful, healthy and happy in life."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School & Nursery, a unique and wonderful school in Halton offering inclusive, high-quality education for all. Our mission statement, Let your light shine, is our daily promise following the teachings of Jesus. We are very proud of our school environment and the outstanding Catholic education we offer."

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 50% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Halton and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 70% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 11 families put St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy are Astmoor Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 64% reading, 45% maths); Bridgewater Park Primary School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 42% maths); The Brow Community Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 27% reading, 32% maths); and St Mary's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, 83% reading, 71% maths).

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is one of 9 schools run by Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 75% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

41.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 4.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 55 pupils (32.7%) received SEN support and 9 (5.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Runcorn East Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Castlefields Ctr., 130 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy are The Grange School (1.1 miles) and Sandymoor Ormiston Academy (1.5 miles).