Palace Fields Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Halton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Palace Fields Primary Academy.

Runcorn, WA72QW Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 48.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 April 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Badger Close
Palace Fields
Runcorn, WA72QW
Phone
1928716521
Website
palacefieldsprimary.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143768
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Badger Close, Palace Fields, Runcorn, WA7 2QW
Website
www.palacefieldsprimary.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST)
Capacity
250 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
146
Free School Meals
51.8% (76 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.8% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
48.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.7 (4.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 104.0
2023 100.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
16
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
146 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Kindness Integrity Tenacity"

Kindness Integrity Tenacity

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Miss G Hitchin; emphasizes a calm, friendly atmosphere, staff who are passionate about helping children achieve, and the KIT values guiding all work; invites visitors to contact the school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Homework club Library club Computing club Arts and Crafts club Board game club Choir Gardening club Enterprise club

Sports

Archery club Fencing club Rugby club Judo club Dance club Basketball club Volleyball club Tennis club Athletics club Football club Netball club Yoga club

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich, carefully sequenced curriculum Progression and consistency across year groups Curriculum underpinned by ACORN values (Ambition, Creativity, Ownership, Resilience and Nurture) Links with partner trust primary schools to share ideas and collaboratively moderate standards Curriculum aims to build cumulative knowledge foundations for lifelong learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club opens 08:15; End of the school day/after school clubs 15:15; Typically 32.5 hours per week; 08:45 start time is the start of the school day.

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