Runwell Community Primary School
Wickford, SS11 7BJ · Essex · primary school
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340th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 — 2.4/10 against 3,110 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 62% | 1.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Runwell Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% 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 (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 362 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 interventions are in place for the 4.0% who reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Runwell Community Primary School
Overview
Runwell Community Primary School is described as an inclusive institution that is "ambitious for all its pupils" and offers a broad curriculum enhanced by community engagement. While the quality of education, personal development, and leadership are rated Good, behaviour and attitudes require improvement due to inconsistent focus and disruptive incidents. The report notes that pupils generally feel safe and happy, though some experience distress from unkind peer interactions.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils" with knowledge that "builds sequentially over time" in most subjects.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff teach phonics effectively, resulting in most pupils becoming "confident, fluent readers."
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength, with effective adaptations and a well-considered 'Bonsai' provision.
- Early years provision ensures children make a "positive start," developing strong early learning skills and routines.
- Personal development is "thoughtfully considered," preparing pupils for life in modern Britain through a strong personal, social, health, and education programme.
Areas to improve
- The school must refine its curriculum in some subjects to "precisely identify the key knowledge pupils should learn" so that learning builds successfully.
- The new behaviour policy needs further embedding to ensure it is "fully understood by all stakeholders" and to reduce disruptive incidents that hinder learning.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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