The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 68% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 136
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 67.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mrs L Aldridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Kingshead Close, Castlefields, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2JE
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Astmoor Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Astmoor Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Astmoor Primary School?
Astmoor Primary School currently has 136 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Astmoor Primary School take?
Astmoor Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Astmoor Primary School?
Astmoor Primary School is in Runcorn, WA7 2JE, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Astmoor Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Astmoor Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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