The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 199
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mrs Helen Pitt (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Lambsickle Lane, Weston Village, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4RA
Town setting
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Weston Point Community Primary School
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Weston Point Primary Academy
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Questions parents ask
What is Weston Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Weston Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Weston Primary School?
Weston Primary School currently has 199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Weston Primary School take?
Weston Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Weston Primary School?
Weston Primary School is in Runcorn, WA7 4RA, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Weston Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Weston Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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