The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 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
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 19.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mr David Baugh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kenilworth Avenue, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4XQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Heath School
Secondary · Very close
Hope Corner School
Independent · 639m away
St Clement's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 689m away
Halton Lodge Primary School
Primary · 858m away
Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 858m away
Weston Primary School
Primary · 906m away
Cavendish High School
Special school · 1.0km away
The Cavendish High Academy
Academy · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Pewithall School's Ofsted rating?
Pewithall School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pewithall School?
Pewithall School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pewithall School take?
Pewithall School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pewithall School?
Pewithall School is in Runcorn, WA7 4XQ, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pewithall School have a sixth form?
No, Pewithall School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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