St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School has closed (Wednesday 30 September 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy.
St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, Ellesmere Port
St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Ellesmere Port. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 20 schools in Ellesmere Port with published results, and 8,057th of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cheshire West and Chester (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School in detail
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 74% in Cheshire West and Chester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (73% in reading, 80% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
For September 2026 entry, 25 families put St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School are St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy (under 0.1 miles); Brookside Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 63% maths); Meadow Primary School (0.4 miles); and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 72% maths).
St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary AcademyBrookside Primary SchoolMeadow Primary SchoolOur Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
What parents say
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (82%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 23 pupils (10.8%) received SEN support and 8 (3.8%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Overpool Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Saviours Junior School (opposite), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 180 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cheshire West and Chester (71), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2015 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
26.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
22 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 73% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 80% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Term dates
St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cheshire West and Chester's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is in Cheshire West and Chester; for families living there:
Apply to Cheshire West and Chester for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
198 pupils
210 places
12 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ellesmere Port
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ellesmere Port
Across Cheshire West and Chester council
Places available
4,260
Applications
3,274
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All primary applications across Cheshire West and Chester council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
14.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
213
Total Pupils
114
Boys
99
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,441
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,717
Per pupil
£1221k
Total funding
£76k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
12.9%
Persistent absence
178
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
What are SATs results like at St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
Of the pupils at St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, Cheshire West and Chester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
Classes at St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School average 25.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School has around 213 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School in 2024/25. 12.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
Apply through Cheshire West and Chester's coordinated admissions process, naming St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Where is St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is at Seacombe Drive, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2BD.