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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Castlefields Avenue South, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2NR ·

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At a glance

A state Church of England primary academy for ages 4–11 in Runcorn. Year 6 SATs results are around the England average (58% met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths vs 62%, 2024/25). 21 families put it first for 23 places (September 2026 entry).

Ages
4–11
Pupils
184
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Admissions
Non-selective
Local authority
Halton
Academy trust
CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Tainsh
Opened
Jul 2024

Inspection

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Exam results

Department for Education performance tables

Year 6 pupils, 2024/25 · 24 pupils

Expected standard
58%
Reading, writing & maths
Higher standard
4%
Reading, writing & maths
Reading score
105
Average scaled score
Maths score
102
Average scaled score
This school
58%
Halton
62%
England
62%

Expected standard over time

Earlier years include results published for this school's predecessor (URN 111316), for example before it converted to an academy.

KS2 tests were not held in 2019/20 or 2020/21. Progress scores are not available from 2024/25.

Admissions

Demand for places and how places are allocated

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Reception entry, September 2026 (national offer day data)

Offers made
23
1st preferences
21
All applications
35
1st prefs per place
0.91
Fewer first choices than places

21 of 21 first-preference applicants were offered a place (100%).

Earlier years include data recorded for this school's predecessor.

Catchment area

We don't have an official catchment boundary for this school. Many schools don't have one, and few councils publish boundaries as open data. We don't estimate catchments. Check the school's admissions policy or the council's admissions booklet.

Last distance offered

Not published nationally. Many councils publish the furthest distance offered for each school in their annual allocation reports. Past distances vary year to year with demand and sibling numbers, so they are not a guarantee.

How places are allocated: you apply through your home council. When a school has more applicants than places, it applies its published oversubscription criteria in order. These usually start with looked-after children, then siblings, then catchment or distance; faith schools may prioritise church attendance. Children with an EHC plan naming the school are admitted first. Apply on GOV.UK

Pupils

School census 2024/25

Pupils
190
Capacity
245
75% full
Girls / boys
49/51
Mixed
  • Eligible for free school meals (last 6 years)42.6%
  • English as an additional language1.6%
  • SEN support27.9%
  • Education, Health and Care plan1.1%
  • The black tick shows the median for state-funded primary schools in England.
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