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St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a voluntary aided primary school in Widnes, Halton , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 227 pupils, and a capacity of 243 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

227

Pupils

243

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School 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.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School — School Information

Full address
Lugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 6DD
Local authority
Halton
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Religious character
Catholic
Free school meals
44.6% of pupils
DfE URN
111391

Other Primary Schools in Widnes

If St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Widnes are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Is St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?

St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is operating close to its capacity of 243 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?

St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School 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 Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School cover?

St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Widnes, Halton, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?

St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.