The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 119
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 24.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mrs Angela Snell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Wivern Place, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1RZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmVictoria Road Primary School
Primary · 854m away
The Grange Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Grange School
All-through · 1.0km away
The Grange School
All-through · 1.0km away
Fair Holme
Independent · 1.2km away
St Clement's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Castle View Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Edward's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School currently has 119 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edward's Catholic Primary School take?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School is in Runcorn, WA7 1RZ, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edward's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Edward's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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