Brookvale Primary School
Runcorn, WA7 6BZ · Halton · primary school
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30th 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 — 3.2/10 against 1,537 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brookvale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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%, 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 (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, horse riding and tobogganing, alongside a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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 maths? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How does the school integrate the swimming and horse riding activities into the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Brookvale Primary School
Overview
Brookvale Primary School is described as a "caring and welcoming" environment where pupils are happy and behave well. The report states that the school has "high expectations" and fosters a supportive atmosphere, resulting in "Good" overall effectiveness and across all inspection categories.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "calm atmosphere" and show "high levels of consideration and respect for others."
- Attendance rates are "above the national average," supported by effective initiatives like class rewards.
- Staff morale is "high," with employees feeling "valued" and proud of their work.
- Early reading is prioritised successfully, with staff well-trained in phonics and most pupils becoming "fluent readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "well-targeted adaptations" and benefit from strong liaison with external professionals.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school has not clearly identified the content or order of learning, causing "gaps in what pupils know and can do."
- The school does not check well enough how effectively staff implement certain subject curriculums, hindering the identification of training needs.
- Assessment strategies in a few subjects are insufficient to spot and resolve gaps in pupils’ learning swiftly.
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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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
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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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