Weston Point Primary Academy
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Capacity
85
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Weston Point Primary Academy
Weston Point Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Halton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 85 pupils on roll.
Ofsted has rated Weston Point Primary Academy "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Helen Thompson, it falls under Halton local authority.
Weston Point Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 16 applications for 12 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Weston Point Primary Academy include Library, Sports Hall, Forest School, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Halton, Weston Point Primary Academy 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Castner Avenue, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 4EQ |
| Headteacher | Helen Thompson |
| Local Authority | Halton |
| Number of Pupils | 85 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.1% |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
16
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (75% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Castner Avenue, Runcorn
Halton, WA7 4EQ
Castner Avenue, Runcorn
Halton, WA7 4EQ
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