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Primary schools in and near Runwell

All 3 primary schools in Runwell, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in Runwell

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  1. Runwell Community Primary School

    Wickford, SS11 7BJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Runwell average.

    29 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1153%

    Runwell 53%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.3%Runwell 5.6%
    Pupils
    362
    Pupils per teacher
    20.4
    View school Runwell Community Primary School
  2. Children's Support Service

    Wickford, SS11 7JZ · PRU · All-through · Ages 5 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    102
    Pupils per teacher
    3.2
    View school Children's Support Service
  3. St Luke's Park Primary School

    Wickford, SS11 7LH · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area

    No published results yet.

    26 first choices, 26 offers made

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    6.7%Runwell 5.6%
    Pupils
    176
    Pupils per teacher
    23.2
    View school St Luke's Park Primary School

Just outside Runwell

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Runwell.

  1. The Wickford Church of England School

    0.8 miles from Runwell · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 7

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    No published results yet.

    32 first choices, 42 offers made

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    3.9%Runwell 5.6%
    Pupils
    135
    Pupils per teacher
    11.7
    View school The Wickford Church of England School
  2. Hilltop Infant School

    0.9 miles from Runwell · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 7

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Has a nursery

    No published results yet.

    57 first choices, 57 offers made

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    5.0%Runwell 5.6%
    Pupils
    237
    Pupils per teacher
    26.3
    View school Hilltop Infant School
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Runwell

  1. A nursery place isn't a Reception place.

    1 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.

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  2. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Runwell, explained

There are 3 primary schools in Runwell, teaching 640 children. 0 are run by the council and 2 are academies or free schools.

53.0% of pupils in Runwell met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England.

24.7% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £14,940 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 12.3% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

Looking further afield? See primary schools near me, or everything in Runwell.

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Questions parents ask

How many primary schools are in Runwell?
There are 3 primary schools in Runwell, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Runwell?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Runwell on Eduscope are Runwell Community Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are primary schools in Runwell ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Runwell perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Runwell, 53% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Runwell primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Runwell is 21:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Runwell?
When choosing a primary school in Runwell, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 3 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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