St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
186
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
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Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(03/07/2023)
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55%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Spinney Avenue
Hough Green
Widnes
WA8 8LD
01514244234

School Description

Pupils, including children in the early years, blossom at this school. They feel very happy and safe. Leaders, members of the local governing board (school committee), members of the trust (directors) and staff are united in their ambition to give all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the best start in their education, academically and socially. Pupils achieve well across a range of subjects. They leave the school well-prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils respond very well to the high expectations leaders have for their behaviour and learning. Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary, and their attitudes to learning are extremely positive. Relationships at all levels are highly respectful and pupils are exceptionally kind towards one another. Pupils know that adults will help them if they have any worries or concerns. Any incidents of bullying are dealt with swiftly. Leaders place great importance on pupils’ mental health. For example, pupils, including children in the early years, take part in daily mindfulness sessions. As a result, the school is calm and purposeful. Pupils relish the time they spend outdoors, where they access an extensive range of activities and enjoy active times with their friends. Leaders, informed by pupil voice, provide a wide and rich set of experiences to broaden pupils’ experiences beyond the academic. All pupils, including pupils with SEND, are encouraged to develop their interests and talents in sport, music, art and poetry. Through their many leadership roles, pupils contribute considerably to leaders’ decision-making about the school. Pupils appreciate, value and celebrate the differences between themselves and others. Pupils are highly tolerant and respectful of one another. For example, they told inspectors that all pupils are welcome at this school regardless of race, gender or culture.

St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating

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“Brilliant school”

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"> Both of my children attend Spinney Avenue and they enjoy it very much. I find the teachers to be engaging and approachable. Each pupil is known by all of the staff as this is such a small school. They have a great sense of community and are involved with the local church. Parent interaction is actively encouraged and they are happy for us to go in and listen to reading, help with PE etc. Spinney is a 'Thinking School' which teaches independent learning and shows pupils how to find information out themselves. This helps them to continue their learning journey for the rest of their lives. I have no qualms about recommending this school to anyone. It is small enough to feel personal but can hold it's own against bigger (more well-funded) schools. Here's another thing - so far, all of the head girls and boys at Ormiston Chadwick Academy have been Spinney kids... just sayin'!
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Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-07-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>63, "strongly_agree"=>13, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-07-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>21, "strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>36, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>16, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>11} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>16, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-07-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>79, "no"=>21} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-07-2023

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