Which is the best primary school in Runcorn?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Castle View Primary School ranks first of 29 ranked primary schools in Runcorn, with 83% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Runcorn ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Runcorn?

29 primary schools in Runcorn published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Runcorn, ranked

The 29 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Castle View Primary School
Community school

30%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
2
St Clement's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

8%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
3
Palace Fields Primary Academy
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
4
Windmill Hill Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
5
Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
6
Beechwood Primary School
Community school

14%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
7
Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School
Academy converter

6%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
8
Pewithall School
Community school

3%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
9
Woodside Primary School
Community school

14%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
10
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
11
Victoria Road Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
12
Brookvale Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
13
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
14
Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
15
Aston by Sutton Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
16
Gorsewood Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
17
Weston Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
18
Hillview Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
19
The Grange School
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
20
Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School
Community school

0%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
21
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Academy sponsor led

13%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
22
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

6%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
23
Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
24
Westfield Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
25
Bridgewater Park Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

42%

expected standard
26
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

42%

expected standard
27
Astmoor Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

36%

expected standard
28
The Brow Community Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

27%

expected standard
29
Weston Point Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

25%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Runcorn?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Castle View Primary School ranks first of 29 ranked primary schools in Runcorn, with 83% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Runcorn ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Runcorn?: 29 primary schools in Runcorn published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.