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Palace Fields Primary Academy

Halton, WA7 2QWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
#11,130
of 13,686 nationally

About Palace Fields Primary Academy

Palace Fields Primary Academy in Halton is a school that serves a community with significantly higher-than-average levels of disadvantage. With 42.2 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the proportion is well above the national average and reflects the school’s role as a key local resource. The school itself is operating well below capacity, with just 128 pupils on roll against a total capacity of 250, which suggests there is room for growth. Despite this, the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 19 applications for just 8 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.38. All 8 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning that while the school is popular among local families, securing a spot is not guaranteed. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it also offers nursery provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBadger Close, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 2QW
HeadteacherGenna Hitchin
Local AuthorityHalton
Number of Pupils128
Free School Meals (FSM)42.2%
School Capacity128 / 250 (51% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (26 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 7 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosSports HallPlaying FieldsForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryCricketGymnasticsRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubFilm ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Palace Fields Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.