There are 37 schools in Runcorn (excluding independent schools), including 29 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, and 1 serving sixth-form education. Runcorn has 1 school with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are 3 schools in Runcorn under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Runcorn
| Total Schools | 37 |
| Total Pupils | 8,307 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 17.32 |
| Median Free School Meals | 49% |
The median school in Runcorn has 49% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 2nd highest figure in Cheshire. This represents about 4,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 2 of Runcorn's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Runcorn is 17.32 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 35th lowest ratio in Cheshire, and the 150th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the North West region of the UK.
The 1 schools in Runcorn operating with pupil referral units offer 60 PRU places to the local area.
Primaries
29
10% Outstanding • 62% Good
Secondaries
4
0% Outstanding • 25% Good
Sixth Forms
1
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Runcorn's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 18 schools or 62% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very low and good - about 28% and 28% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 3.45% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Runcorn's primary schools most commonly have a very low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astmoor Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 175 |
Good |
High |
Low |
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| Beechwood Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 140 |
Good |
High |
Very low |
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| Bridgewater Park Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 140 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
Low |
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| Brookvale Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 280 |
Outstanding |
Good |
High |
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| Castle View Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 140 |
Good |
Very high |
Very low |
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| Gorsewood Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
Good |
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| Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery | 2–11 yrs | 209 |
Special Measures |
High |
Very low |
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| Halton Lodge Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
Very low |
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| Hillview Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
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| Murdishaw West Community Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Good |
Very low |
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| Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Good |
Low |
Roman Catholic | |
| Palace Fields Primary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 250 |
Good |
Good |
Very low |
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| Pewithall School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Outstanding |
Good |
Very high |
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| Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 140 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
High |
Church of England | |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 175 |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |||
| St Berteline's CofE Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 296 |
Good |
High |
High |
Church of England | |
| St Clement's Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 120 |
Requires improvement |
Very high |
Very low |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Martin's Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 245 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Church of England | |
| The Brow Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 175 |
Good |
Very low |
Very low |
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| The Grange School | 3–16 yrs | 1,320 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
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| The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 140 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
Very low |
Roman Catholic | |
| Victoria Road Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 280 |
Good |
High |
Good |
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| Westfield Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 175 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
Low |
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| Weston Point Community Primary School | 4–11 yrs |
Special Measures |
Low |
Low |
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| Weston Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
High |
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| Windmill Hill Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 175 |
Outstanding |
High |
Good |
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| Woodside Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
Very low |
Most of Runcorn's secondary schools have been rated Special Measures by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 25% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and very low - about 50% and 25% of secondary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 25% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Runcorn's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy | 11–19 yrs | 1,250 |
Special Measures |
Good |
Very low |
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| St Chads Catholic and Church of England Academy | 11–16 yrs | 950 | Church of England/Roman Catholic | ||||
| The Grange School | 3–16 yrs | 1,320 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
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| The Heath School | 11–16 yrs | 1,200 |
Requires improvement |
Good |
Low |
Most of Runcorn's sixth form schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total. Attainment is very low - 100% of sixth form schools fall under this category. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Runcorn's sixth form schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School | 3–16 yrs | 1,320 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
Most of Runcorn's pupil referral units have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Runcorn's pupil referral units most commonly have a very low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School | 11–16 yrs | 60 |
Good |
Very low |