Astmoor Primary School is a primary school in Runcorn, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Astmoor Primary School currently has around 136 pupils on roll, which is about 78% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.6% boys and 43.4% girls. Around 67.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 12 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Kingshead Close, Runcorn, WA7 2JE |
| Website: | www.astmoorprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01928565053 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Halton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs L Aldridge |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 111217 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 175 |
| Number of Pupils: | 136 |
| Number of Boys: | 77 |
| Number of Girls: | 59 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.80% | 118 |
| Irish | 2.20% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 2.20% | 3 |
| Other White | 2.20% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.70% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Nursery School Stonehills Lane , WA7 5XB | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astmoor Primary School Kingshead Close , Castlefields WA7 2JE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astmoor County Junior School Kingshead Close , Castlefields WA7 2JE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Astmoor County Infant School Kingshead Close , Castlefields WA7 2JE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Conwy Court , Castlefields WA7 2JJ | 3out of 4 | 150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Conwy Court , Castlefields WA7 2JJ | - not rated | 150 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Priory High School Castlefields Avenue East , WA7 2NT | - not rated | 864 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic High School Grangeway , Halton Lodge WA7 5YH | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy Grangeway , WA7 5YH | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandymoor Wharford Lane , Sandymoor WA7 1QU | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS4 PRU Chadwick Road , Astmoor Industrial Estate WA7 1PW | - not rated | 529 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivacre Brook Westways , Hooton Park Lane CH65 1AN | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 3,120 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.