The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 27% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 56% 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
27%
-35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
94
-12.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
92
-13.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
95
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% 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, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 146
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 55.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mrs L Webb (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
The Clough, Halton Brow, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRivacre Brook
Independent · Very close
Castle View Primary School
Primary · 736m away
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Primary · 851m away
The Grange School
All-through · 1.1km away
The Grange School
All-through · 1.1km away
The Grange Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Woodside Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Halton Lodge Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Brow Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Brow Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Brow Community Primary School?
The Brow Community Primary School currently has 146 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Brow Community Primary School take?
The Brow Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Brow Community Primary School?
The Brow Community Primary School is in Runcorn, WA7 2HB, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Brow Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Brow Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.