Astmoor Primary School
Runcorn, WA7 2JE · Halton · primary school
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46th of 47 primary schools in Halton we can score, 49 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.1/10 against 258 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 36.0 · 6 | 62% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Astmoor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a School Council, play pool and table tennis, engage in craft activities, and can attend a breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 144 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children progress from the expected to the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Astmoor Primary School
Overview
Astmoor Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "happy, lively members" who feel valued and respected. The school maintains high expectations for both learning and behaviour, fostering a "calm and purposeful learning environment" supported by strong staff-pupil relationships.
Strengths
- The school has designed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with carefully identified key knowledge, allowing pupils to "build secure knowledge over time" in many subjects.
- Early reading is taught consistently, with a "sharp focus on developing pupils’ communication, language and vocabulary," enabling most pupils to read with "accuracy and comprehension" by the end of key stage 1.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and benefit from "carefully designed individual learning journeys" that help them access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- The school promotes an "inclusive culture" and places great importance on wider development, including mental health, physical health, and understanding of different cultures and religions.
- Staff feel "well supported by leaders," who have taken practical steps to reduce workload, while governors are "very knowledgeable about all aspects of the school."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is not delivered as intended, meaning pupils "sometimes do not learn what they should" and complete activities that do not support deep understanding.
- The school should ensure all staff have the necessary "subject knowledge and expertise to deliver these curriculums" so pupils can secure intended knowledge over time.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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