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St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Wivern Place, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1RZ, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.7 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
119
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, reflected in its performance where 42% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 91% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 83% recommending the school, although the lack of higher standard achievements at KS2 may be a consideration for some families. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, though limited published data suggests there may be room for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 42% | Bottom 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (30 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Behaviour is good
97%
My child feels safe
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child is happy
90%
School supports development
90%
School has high expectations
87%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School keeps me informed
80%
School responds to concerns
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.4%
Mixed Other10.9%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Location
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53.34215, -2.72378 · WA7 1RZ
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN111319
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Edward's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is St Edward's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School scores 15.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Edward's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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