Located in Runcorn, Castle View Primary School is a primary school, 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.

Castle View Primary School currently has around 182 pupils on roll, which is about 130% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.8% boys and 52.2% girls. Around 50.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83%).

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.

School Information

Address: Mead Way, Runcorn, WA7 2DZ
Website: https://castleviewprimary.co.uk/
Telephone: 01928563970
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Halton
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Hannah Melarangi
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 111116

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 15/11/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 140
Number of Pupils: 182
Number of Boys: 87
Number of Girls: 95

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 13.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British83.00%151
Other Mixed6.60%12
Other White6.00%11
African1.10%2
Indian1.10%2
White and Black Caribbean1.10%2
Other Black0.50%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.50%1
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Well Above Average (7.0)
Writing: Well Above Average (5.1)
Maths: Well Above Average (4.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
95%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
10%
Town average
4%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
110.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
102.7
Local authority average
103.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Grange Nursery School
Stonehills Lane , WA7 5XB
- not rated 950 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Castle View Primary School
Mead Way , Halton Brook WA7 2DZ
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Cotterill , Halton Brook WA7 2NL
3out of 4 130 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
The Grange Junior School
Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX
- not rated 608 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Halton Lodge County Junior School
Grangeway , WA7 5LU
- not rated 665 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Halton Lodge Primary School
Grangeway , WA7 5LU
- not rated 665 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Chad's Catholic High School
Grangeway , Halton Lodge WA7 5YH
- not rated 834 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy
Grangeway , WA7 5YH
- not rated 834 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School
Grangeway , WA7 5YH
- not rated 834 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Heath School
Clifton Road , WA7 4SY
- not rated 1,611 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Heath School
Clifton Road , WA7 4SY
- not rated 1,611 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Grange School
Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX
3out of 4 570 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
The Grange School
Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX
- not rated 570 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rivacre Brook
Westways , Hooton Park Lane CH65 1AN
- not rated 822 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Bridge School
Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW
3out of 4 1,347 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
KS4 PRU
Chadwick Road , Astmoor Industrial Estate WA7 1PW
- not rated 1,371 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hope Corner School
70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD
- not rated 1,685 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Cavendish High Academy
Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX
4out of 4 1,880 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.