St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary school in Widnes, Halton. Report card, Jan 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 27 January 2026, report published 12 March 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard | 16% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Strong standard | 16% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard | 22% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Expected standard | 61% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around January 2030
The last inspection was in January 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.3 milesKingsway Primary Academy School
Good (Sep 2023)
- 0.6 milesSt Bede's Catholic Infant School
Outstanding (Oct 2023)
- 0.6 milesSt Bede's Catholic Junior School
Improved significantly (Mar 2025)
- 0.8 milesFairfield Primary School
School remains Good (Feb 2024)
- 0.9 milesSt John Fisher Catholic Primary School
School remains Good (May 2023)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.