The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
17% 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, 18 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
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 128
- Capacity
- 51%
- FSM
- 42.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Trust
- THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST)
- Head
- Miss Genna Hitchin (Head of School)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Badger Close, Palace Fields, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2QW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPalace Fields Primary School
Primary · Very close
Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Brookvale Primary School
Primary · 753m away
Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 980m away
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Hillview Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rivacre Brook
Independent · 1.4km away
Murdishaw West Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Palace Fields Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Palace Fields Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Palace Fields Primary Academy?
Palace Fields Primary Academy currently has 128 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Palace Fields Primary Academy take?
Palace Fields Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Palace Fields Primary Academy?
Palace Fields Primary Academy is in Runcorn, WA7 2QW, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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