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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Halton, WA7 2NRPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2019
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St Mary's Church of England Primary School

If you're a parent weighing up St Mary's Church of England Primary School, the numbers suggest it's a popular choice. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 48 applications for just 25 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.92. All 25 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which is reassuring for families who have it top of their list. The school is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, with a Church of England character, and is led by headteacher Rachel Tainsh. With 190 pupils on roll against a capacity of 245, there is some room to grow, though current demand clearly outstrips supply. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 42.6%, which is notably above the national average and gives a sense of the school's inclusive, community-focused intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCastlefields Avenue South, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 2NR
HeadteacherRachel Tainsh
Local AuthorityHalton
Number of Pupils190
Free School Meals (FSM)42.6%
School Capacity190 / 245 (78% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jul 2019
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (10 Jul 2019): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomICT SuiteDining HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountryGymnasticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaChessEco ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: st-marys.halton.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Church of England Primary School

St Mary's Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.