The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 94
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 10.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Anna Plant (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Aston Lane, Aston By Sutton Primary School, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3DB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHalton House School
Independent · 1.8km away
Brookvale Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Murdishaw West Community Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Hillview Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Gorsewood Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Palace Fields Primary Academy
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Aston by Sutton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Aston by Sutton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Aston by Sutton Primary School?
Aston by Sutton Primary School currently has 94 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Aston by Sutton Primary School take?
Aston by Sutton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Aston by Sutton Primary School?
Aston by Sutton Primary School is in Runcorn, WA7 3DB, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Aston by Sutton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Aston by Sutton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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