Brookvale Primary School is a primary school in Runcorn, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Brookvale Primary School currently has around 224 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 46.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Northwich Road, Runcorn, WA7 6BZ |
| Website: | www.brookvaleprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01928711401 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Halton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Rob Moore |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 132195 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 280 |
| Number of Pupils: | 224 |
| Number of Boys: | 116 |
| Number of Girls: | 108 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.90% | 188 |
| Other Mixed | 4.50% | 10 |
| Other White | 3.10% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 2.20% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookvale Primary School Northwich Road , Brookvale WA7 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale Junior School Old Northwich Road , Brookvale WA7 6BZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale Infant School Old Northwich Road , WA7 6BZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School Lapwing Grove , Palacefields WA7 2TP | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palace Fields Primary Academy Badger Close , Palace Fields WA7 2QW | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Barnfield Avenue , WA7 6EP | 2out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton High School Barnfield Avenue , Murdishaw WA7 6EP | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale Comprehensive School Barnfield Avenue , Murdishaw WA7 6EP | - not rated | 761 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Priory High School Castlefields Avenue East , WA7 2NT | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic High School Grangeway , Halton Lodge WA7 5YH | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halton House School Halton Station Road , Sutton Weaver WA7 3EW | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivacre Brook Westways , Hooton Park Lane CH65 1AN | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 2,950 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish High School Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.