Victoria Road Primary School
71%
Capacity
200
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Victoria Road Primary School
Victoria Road Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Halton community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 200 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Victoria Road Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Roberts, it falls under Halton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5758th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 43 in Halton.
Victoria Road Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 21 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Victoria Road Primary School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Dance, Football, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Art Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Halton, Victoria Road 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Victoria Road, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 5BN |
| Headteacher | Emma Roberts |
| Local Authority | Halton |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.0% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 280 (71% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Dec 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5758th of 13,686
Nationally
833rd of 2,065
In North West
17th of 43
In Halton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
66%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
40
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Victoria Road, Runcorn
Halton, WA7 5BN
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