Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School
Runcorn, WA7 1LD · Halton · primary school
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40th 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 — 1.9/10 against 905 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| 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.
Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% 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 (1.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cooking, gardening, outdoor learning, safety, and musical instrument clubs, as well as yoga.
Getting in
The published school roll is 99 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, or maths?
What Ofsted said about Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils at this school feel "safe, loved and valued" within a "warm, purposeful atmosphere" where disruption is rare. The school has established a "broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum" that supports diverse learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering high aspirations and strong relationships with staff.
Strengths
- Teachers deliver the curriculum effectively with "logical and clear" explanations, helping pupils develop a "secure understanding of knowledge."
- Staff provide effective support for pupils learning English as an additional language, helping them develop vocabulary and spoken English successfully.
- The school promotes a love of reading, with most pupils practising using books that "closely match the sounds that they have learned."
- Governors have "strengthened their practice" and hold the school to account, while staff report positive support for workload and well-being.
- Pupils benefit from a "wide range of carefully designed experiences" beyond the academic curriculum, such as clubs and trips, which develop their talents.
Areas to improve
- Assessment strategies in some subjects require refinement; staff must check more thoroughly that pupils learn the curriculum accurately to address learning gaps quickly.
- The school must provide regular opportunities for a minority of pupils who find reading difficult to practise their phonics knowledge, ensuring they become fluent readers.
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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 28% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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