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St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Warrington , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 124 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

124

Pupils

210

Capacity

59%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Warrington 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. Warrington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School is managed by Warrington 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 Warrington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Warrington catchment area documents →

St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School: 210 places, 59% filled: places available

St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 124 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 59%. At 59% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 26.1% of pupils at St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Warrington.

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

Warrington 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 Warrington school admissions →

St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School: School Information

Full address
Milnthorpe Road, Chapel Lane, Warrington, WA5 4PN
Local authority
Warrington
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
26.1% of pupils
DfE URN
111367

Other Primary Schools in Warrington

If St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Warrington are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Warrington

St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Warrington. 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 Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School 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 Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Warrington 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. Warrington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 124 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Warrington.

What is the admissions policy for St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School?

St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Warrington before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School cover?

St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Warrington, 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 Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School?

St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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