The short version
Average SATs results. 78% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 190
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 42.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Trust
- CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Tainsh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Castlefields Avenue South, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2NR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School currently has 190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Primary School take?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is in Runcorn, WA7 2NR, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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