Victoria Road Primary School
Runcorn, WA7 5BN · Halton · primary school
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26th 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 — 3.4/10 against 2,295 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| 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.
Victoria Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with 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 (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego Therapy, Book Club, Baking, and Friendship Groups, while participating in Handball Competitions, Multi-skills days, Sports Day, and Forest School trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in maths, given the current figures?
What Ofsted said about Victoria Road Primary School
Overview
Victoria Road Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and embrace values of ‘care, achieve, respect and enjoy’. The school provides a calm, orderly atmosphere with high expectations for learning, ensuring pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well and are prepared for future life steps.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-designed, with key knowledge clearly identified and delivered in a logical way that helps pupils make connections between new and existing learning.
- Staff deliver the curriculum with expertise and enthusiasm, using assessment strategies effectively to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- The early years curriculum is ‘extremely well designed’, with staff tailoring activities to maximise engagement and prepare children for Year 1.
- Phonics teaching is ‘well-ordered’, with books carefully matched to sounds pupils know, ensuring those who struggle receive prompt help to catch up quickly.
- Pupils with SEND are supported skilfully, allowing them to learn alongside peers and participate fully in school life, including in the specially resourced provision.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school must ensure staff design activities that enable pupils to revisit and consolidate earlier knowledge, as insufficient opportunities currently prevent some from building securely on previous learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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