The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 152
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Snell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
March 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Grasmere Drive, Beechwood, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2TT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHallwood Park Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 443m away
Hillview Primary School
Primary · 552m away
Woodside Primary School
Primary · 795m away
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy
Secondary · 942m away
Cavendish High School
Special school · 954m away
The Cavendish High Academy
Academy · 954m away
Hope Corner School
Independent · 1.2km away
Halton House School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beechwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beechwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beechwood Primary School?
Beechwood Primary School currently has 152 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beechwood Primary School take?
Beechwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beechwood Primary School?
Beechwood Primary School is in Runcorn, WA7 2TT, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beechwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Beechwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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