The Brow Community Primary School
Runcorn, WA7 2HB · Halton · primary school
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39th 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 — 0.2/10 against 1,099 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 27.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.08 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| 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.
The Brow Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 27.0% 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in gymnastics, dance, athletics, OAA, swimming, the Daily Mile, and Teach Active, alongside residential visits to Outdoor and Adventurous Activity Centres.
Getting in
The published school roll is 136 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Brow Community Primary School
Overview
The Brow Community Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils enjoy attending the school, feeling safe and valued within a community where staff maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement. The curriculum is described as ‘ambitious’ and ‘well ordered’, ensuring children are well prepared for future learning stages.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘tolerant and respectful’ attitudes, with bullying being ‘very rare’ and incidents dealt with quickly.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious for all pupils’, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who achieve well through effective adaptations.
- Reading is fostered through appropriate books and phonics training, helping pupils become ‘confident, fluent readers’.
- Leaders and governors support staff well-being and have received training to ‘evaluate the quality of education’ and challenge leaders effectively.
- Pupils engage enthusiastically in extra-curricular activities and trips that ‘widen their experiences’.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not ensure pupils use ‘subject-specific vocabulary’ securely, limiting their ability to discuss learning in depth.
- Assessment systems in a few subjects are at an ‘earlier stage of development’, hindering precise identification of pupil achievement and support needs.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving regular training and leaders maintaining detailed records to ensure timely action for vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 31% |
| 2024/25 | 27% |
| 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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