Pewithall 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.
Pewithall School currently has around 208 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls. Around 19.2% 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 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (95.2%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Kenilworth Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 4XQ |
| Website: | www.pewithall.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01928576139 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Halton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Baugh |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 111141 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 208 |
| Number of Boys: | 107 |
| Number of Girls: | 101 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 95.20% | 198 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 4 |
| Other White | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | 1,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pewithall School Kenilworth Avenue , WA7 4XQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , WA7 4NX | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton Lodge County Junior School Grangeway , WA7 5LU | - not rated | 937 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton Lodge Primary School Grangeway , WA7 5LU | - not rated | 937 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton Lodge County Infant School Grangeway , WA7 5LU | - not rated | 937 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | - not rated | 313 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | - not rated | 313 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic High School Grangeway , Halton Lodge WA7 5YH | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy Grangeway , WA7 5YH | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish High School Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Holme 170 Greenway Road , WA7 4NN | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.