Best Primary Schools in Runcorn
31 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Runcorn, 31 primary schools, accounting for 47.7% of the total, provide education to 4,281 pupils across the town.
- Of the 25 inspected primary schools in Runcorn, 84.0% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 20 Good ratings achieved.
- Primary schools in Runcorn have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 46.0%, and a spending per pupil of £9,499, compared to national averages.
- Runcorn primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.56, and 57.1% of pupils meet the expected standard in KS2, with 17.3% experiencing persistent absence.
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Weston Point Primary Academy
Runcorn, WA7 4EQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.5%
Pupils85
P/T Ratio14.2
Windmill Hill Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Runcorn, WA7 6QE
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence5.5%
Pupils144
P/T Ratio16.7
The Cavendish High Academy
Runcorn, WA7 4YX
Academy · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence10.1%
Pupils107
P/T Ratio6.7
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Woodside Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Runcorn, WA7 5YP
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence6.5%
Pupils111
P/T Ratio11.6
Castle View Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Runcorn, WA7 2DZ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence5.4%
Pupils182
P/T Ratio18.3
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Weston Point College
Runcorn, WA7 4UN
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils26
P/T Ratio–
Astmoor Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Runcorn, WA7 2JE
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected43%
Absence7.3%
Pupils136
P/T Ratio11.7
Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery
Runcorn, WA7 2FL
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils74
P/T Ratio7.1
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Runcorn, WA7 2JJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence7.7%
Pupils146
P/T Ratio21.3
Bridgewater Park Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Runcorn, WA7 2LW
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence7.5%
Pupils93
P/T Ratio18.3
Murdishaw West Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Runcorn, WA7 6EP
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected47%
Absence7.5%
Pupils132
P/T Ratio16.5
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Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Runcorn, WA7 2TP
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence6.0%
Pupils192
P/T Ratio20.0
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Victoria Road Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Runcorn, WA7 5BN
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected66%
Absence4.4%
Pupils200
P/T Ratio16.7
The Brow Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Runcorn, WA7 2HB
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected31%
Absence7.8%
Pupils146
P/T Ratio12.2
Brookvale Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Runcorn, WA7 6BZ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected56%
Absence5.9%
Pupils224
P/T Ratio18.2
The Bridge School
Ofsted
Good
Runcorn, WA7 1PW
PRU · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils61
P/T Ratio9.5
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Runcorn, WA7 1RZ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence5.4%
Pupils119
P/T Ratio21.3
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Beechwood Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Runcorn, WA7 2TT
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected45%
Absence5.0%
Pupils152
P/T Ratio16.9
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Hillview Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Runcorn, WA7 3HB
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence4.5%
Pupils176
P/T Ratio16.9
Weston Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Runcorn, WA7 4RA
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence4.7%
Pupils199
P/T Ratio22.1
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Runcorn, WA7 2NL
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected27%
Absence6.0%
Pupils94
P/T Ratio13.5
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 32 primary schools in Runcorn, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Runcorn | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 84% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 57% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £9,499 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.