The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp 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)
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 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 132
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 68.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mrs Vanessa Edwards (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Barnfield Avenue, Murdishaw, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6EP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGorsewood Primary School
Primary · 369m away
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool
Primary · 389m away
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
Secondary · 453m away
Brookvale Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Berteline's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Palace Fields Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Palace Fields Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Murdishaw West Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Murdishaw West Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Murdishaw West Community Primary School?
Murdishaw West Community Primary School currently has 132 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Murdishaw West Community Primary School take?
Murdishaw West Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Murdishaw West Community Primary School?
Murdishaw West Community Primary School is in Runcorn, WA7 6EP, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Murdishaw West Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Murdishaw West Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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