We are incredibly proud of our feeder school, St Gerard’s Catholic Primary & Nursery, for achieving such impressive outcomes under the new, much tougher Ofsted framework. Several areas were judged “Strong Standard”, a level broadly comparable to the old “Outstanding” grade under the previous framework. This is a remarkable achievement, especially as Ofsted has raised the bar nationally, moving from a “best fit” to a far more demanding “secure fit” model. Highlights from the r

Now in its second year, the annual 2026 Halton Borough Council Aiming High Halton Education Awards, hosted by Cronton Sixth Form College, celebrates the very best of achievement across local education, and both Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School and primary partner St Gerard’s Catholic Primary School in Widnes were proud to come away with top honours.   Matthew Lorne, English Teacher and Chaplain at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School, was named Inspirational