Primary
Ofsted Good
About St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park
At St. Chad’s, our exciting Forest School programme is at the heart of our ethos, giving children hands on learning adventures that spark creativity, build resilience and nurture a love for the outdoors. We are a welcoming school community where every child is valued, supported and inspired to achieve their best. Wellbeing is central to everything we do, ensuring that pupils feel happy, confident and ready to learn.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Miss J. Ellison
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.7
Teaching Quality
4.7
Communication
4.3
Student Wellbeing
4.7
Facilities
4.7
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
3.1
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
54.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park has 4 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 4
R
Rebecca T
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2023
4.0
"Mixed feelings about the school"
I've had mixed experiences with St Chad's so far. The staff are friendly and the facilities are good, but I feel like my child's individual needs are not always being met. We're still waiting to see if they'll get the support they need.
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
3/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
3/5
Facilities
4/5
L
Lily W
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jan 1, 2023
5.0
"Inspiring STEM experiences"
St Chad's has provided my child with some amazing STEM experiences, including a recent visit to the Locomotion Museum. The teachers are passionate and enthusiastic about their subjects and it really shows.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
E
Emily B
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"Fantastic school with caring staff"
I've been so impressed with the care and support my child receives at St Chad's. The Forest School programme has been a highlight for them and they love learning about nature and the outdoors.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
D
David K
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 15, 2022
5.0
"Exceptional education with a strong sense of community"
As a former parent, I can confidently say that St Chad's provides an exceptional education that prepares children for the world beyond. The sense of community is strong and the values taught align perfectly with our family's values.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
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