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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Runcorn, Halton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 146 pupils, and a capacity of 175 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

146

Pupils

175

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

The catchment area for St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is the geographic zone Halton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Halton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is managed by Halton and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Halton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Halton catchment area documents →

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 175 places, 83% filled: places available

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has a published admission number of 175 places. 146 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 175 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 42.4% of pupils at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Runcorn.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Halton publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Halton school admissions →

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: School Information

Full address
Conwy Court, Castlefields, Runcorn, WA7 2JJ
Local authority
Halton
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
42.4% of pupils
DfE URN
141980

Other Primary Schools in Runcorn

If St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Runcorn are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Halton

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Halton. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

What is the catchment area for St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

The catchment area for St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is the geographic zone Halton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Halton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has a capacity of 175 places and currently has 146 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Halton.

What is the admissions policy for St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Halton before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy cover?

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Runcorn, Halton, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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