St Edward's Catholic Primary School
99%
Capacity
119
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Edward's Catholic Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Halton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 119 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 120 places).
Ofsted has rated St Edward's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Angela Snell, it falls under Halton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4601st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 43 in Halton.
St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 10 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
St Edward's Catholic Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 83% recommending the school (30 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Edward's Catholic Primary School include Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Dance, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Science Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Halton, St Edward's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Wivern Place, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 1RZ |
| Headteacher | Angela Snell |
| Local Authority | Halton |
| Number of Pupils | 119 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.4% |
| School Capacity | 119 / 120 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4601st of 13,686
Nationally
666th of 2,065
In North West
11th of 43
In Halton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
69%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
30 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
19
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Edward's Catholic Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Contact Information
Wivern Place, Runcorn
Halton, WA7 1RZ
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