St Mary's Church of England Primary School
78%
Capacity
190
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Mary's Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Halton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 190 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Tainsh, it falls under Halton local authority.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 25 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Chess, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Halton, St Mary's Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Castlefields Avenue South, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 2NR |
| Headteacher | Rachel Tainsh |
| Local Authority | Halton |
| Number of Pupils | 190 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.6% |
| School Capacity | 190 / 245 (78% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jul 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Jul 2019): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
48
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Castlefields Avenue South, Runcorn
Halton, WA7 2NR
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