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Schools in WA7 postcode district

Schools in postcode district WA7. Add your full home postcode below for distance filtering and a your neighbourhood comparison with the wider WA7 area.

Covers: Astmoor, Aston, Beechwood, Beechwood & Heath, Bridgewater, Brookvale, Castlefields, Grange, Hallwood Park, Halton Brook, and 17 more areas

Add your home postcode in the green box below. Until then, distances use the centre of WA7. The list starts at 3 miles — you can change that. Not an official school catchment.

36state-funded schools in WA7, Halton (+5 independent special, usually LA-funded; within 3 miles, including neighbouring districts)

  • 29Primary
  • 4Secondary
  • 3Other
  • 5Independent
  • 2024–25DfE & Ofsted

Neighbourhood & area context

The figures below use three different geographies. Your neighbourhood appears when you add your full postcode. WA7 covers the schools and averages on this page. Halton is the whole council area for census figures, which may not match your street. Estimated crime uses that council's population but is scaled by deprivation near schools in WA7, so it can differ from other districts in the same council. We only show statistics we have for this district.

Area snapshot for WA7

Crime, deprivation near local schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools in WA7, each shown separately. Estimated crime is scaled by deprivation near schools in this postcode district. Deprivation and school inspections also relate to this district. We do not give the area an overall score.

  • CrimeLikely above England average160.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · ~last 12 monthsIndicative for WA7 (deprivation near schools here; uses Halton population)
  • Deprivation near schoolsMore deprived than average for EnglandIMD band 2 of 10 nationallyNeighbourhoods around schools in WA7
  • School inspectionsGenerally Good15 of 21 graded Good or Outstanding (39 schools in WA7)Schools in postcode district WA7

Add your full home postcode in the green box above to compare your street with WA7 and Halton.

More local context

House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district, in addition to the snapshot above.

  • Typical house prices£189,414 (+3.5% year on year)Postcode district WA7 (where available)
  • Flood riskLowPostcode district WA7
  • BroadbandGigabit available (91%+ premises, 300+ Mbps)Postcode district WA7

Postcode district WA7

Schools and other averages for postcode district WA7. This matches the map and school list before you change the distance filter.

Schools in district
36 (29 primary, 4 secondary)
Average attendance
95.2%
Average free school meals
44.3%
Average SEN
30.1%
Average EAL
5.5%
Deprivation around local schools
More deprived than average for England
Average house price
£189,414 (+3.5% year on year)
Flood risk
Low
Broadband
Gigabit available (91%+ premises, 300+ Mbps)
Green space
Good – parks and playing fields within walking distance
Council tax
Typical band A–B

Wider area: Halton

Census and crime for the whole of Halton. These figures are council-wide and are not broken down to your village or street.

Population
128,475
Households
52,726
Aged under 18
21.4%
Aged 16–64 (approx.)
60.0%
Aged 65+
18.6%
Ethnicity
White 96%, Mixed 1%, Asian 1%
Crimes (estimated)
20,646
Crimes per 1,000 (estimated)
160.7Above national average

About these figures: School statistics mostly 2024–25. Pipeline checked Sept 2026. Wider-area lines use Census 2021 for Halton. Crime figures are rough estimates for WA7: national rates scaled by deprivation near schools here (using Halton population), not police records for your street. Use the (i) on each row for source and geography. Full methodology · Data updates

Map of schools in this area

The map shows 38 schools in postcode district WA7. Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in. Use the list beside the map, a pin, or Show on map on a school card below.

Map key (phases, Ofsted, markers)

Pin colour shows school phase. Letters on pins: P primary, S secondary. Ofsted and admissions are on each school card below.

School phase

  • Primary (P)
  • Secondary (S)
  • District centre
  • Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in
  • Neighbouring-district schools are labelled in the list and popups

How far from the WA7 centre?

Distances are from the centre of WA7, not your door. Pick a radius to control which schools appear in the list below. Only schools whose postcode is in WA7 are included. Add your full home postcode above for distances from your address (and to search neighbouring districts).

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3 miles is selected by default. Add your home postcode at the top to measure from your address instead of the district centre. Try 1 mile or 1.5 miles for a shorter list, 3 miles for a wider search, or All in district for every WA7 school regardless of distance. Straight-line distance only — not walking, driving, or an official catchment area.

Common questions in this area

  • Usually oversubscribed near here?

    In WA7, 6 of 31 schools with admissions data are marked as usually oversubscribed on their cards. That is a historic demand signal — not a guarantee you will or will not get a place. Always check the local authority admissions rules and the school’s published PAN.

  • How far is the school run?

    Add your home postcode at the top of the page to see distances from your door. Until then, distances use WA7 centre. All figures are straight-line miles — not walking or driving time, and not catchment areas.

  • What changed recently?

    School and area figures come from open government releases (mostly 2024/25 where published). 37 schools here have a last inspection date on their cards; 7 show a plain-English note when Ofsted published area judgements without an overall grade.

    When we last refreshed data

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  • Castle View Primary School

    Mead Way, Halton Brook, Runcorn WA7 2DZ

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    0.3 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    176
    Free school meals
    50.9%
    SEN
    15.4%
    EAL
    11%
    Attendance
    95.9%
    Persistent absence
    9.6%
    Attainment
    83% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Woodside Primary School

    Whitchurch Way, Halton Lodge Estate, Runcorn WA7 5YP

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    5–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    0.3 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    116
    Free school meals
    72.4%
    SEN
    33.3%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · SEMH
    EAL
    7.2%
    Attendance
    95.2%
    Persistent absence
    13.9%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    68% met expected standard (KS2)

  • The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

    Cotterill, Halton Brook, Runcorn WA7 2NL

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    0.3 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    75
    Free school meals
    48%
    SEN
    30.9%
    EAL
    20.2%
    Attendance
    96%
    Persistent absence
    7.1%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    50% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • The Brow Community Primary School

    The Clough, Halton Brow, Runcorn WA7 2HB

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    0.5 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    136
    Free school meals
    50.7%
    SEN
    63.7%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · SLCN
    EAL
    2.7%
    Attendance
    95.2%
    Persistent absence
    10.1%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    27% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School

    Grangeway, Runcorn WA7 5LU

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    3–11
    Trust
    WEAVER TRUST LIMITED
    Ofsted
    Requires improvement
    View on Ofsted

    0.5 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    199
    Free school meals
    59.8%
    SEN
    25%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · SEMH
    EAL
    9.2%
    Attendance
    93.4%
    Persistent absence
    23.7%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    69% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St Mary's Church of England Primary School

    Castlefields Avenue South, Runcorn WA7 2NR

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
    Ofsted
    No grade

    No Ofsted overall grade published yet for this school.

    View on Ofsted

    0.5 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    184
    Free school meals
    44%
    SEN
    28.9%
    EAL
    1.6%
    Attendance
    93.4%
    Persistent absence
    22.6%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    58% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery

    Hallwood Park Avenue, Hallwood Park, Runcorn WA7 2FL

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    2–11
    Trust
    THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
    Ofsted
    Inadequate
    View on Ofsted

    0.5 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    81
    Free school meals
    69.7%
    SEN
    32.4%
    EAL
    2.7%
    Attendance
    96%
    Persistent absence
    7.6%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    57% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Palace Fields Primary Academy

    Badger Close, Palace Fields, Runcorn WA7 2QW

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    3–11
    Trust
    THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST)
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Standards maintained

    View on Ofsted

    0.8 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    127
    Free school meals
    48.7%
    SEN
    30.5%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · SPLD, MLD
    EAL
    4.7%
    Attendance
    96.1%
    Persistent absence
    11.2%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    77% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Beechwood Primary School

    Grasmere Drive, Beechwood, Runcorn WA7 2TT

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    5–11
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Standards maintained

    View on Ofsted

    0.8 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    151
    Free school meals
    20.5%
    SEN
    23%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · SLCN
    EAL
    0.7%
    Attendance
    96.8%
    Persistent absence
    4.7%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    71% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School

    Lapwing Grove, Palacefields, Runcorn WA7 2TP

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Latest visit (Jun 2026): renewed Ofsted format (no single overall grade) — attendance and behaviour expected standard; inclusion, curriculum and teaching, achievement, personal development and wellbeing, leadership and governance and early years strong standard. See the full Ofsted report.

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    0.8 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    178
    Free school meals
    52.2%
    SEN
    20.8%
    EAL
    3.1%
    Attendance
    94.8%
    Persistent absence
    12.7%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    72% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Bridgewater Park Primary School

    Plantation Close, Castlefields, Runcorn WA7 2LW

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    3–11
    Trust
    THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST)
    Ofsted
    Requires improvement

    Latest visit (Feb 2026): renewed Ofsted format (no single overall grade) — achievement needs attention; curriculum and teaching, attendance and behaviour, personal development and wellbeing, leadership and governance and early years expected standard; inclusion strong standard. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    0.9 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    91
    Free school meals
    59.3%
    SEN
    28%
    EAL
    4.3%
    Attendance
    95.6%
    Persistent absence
    11.9%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    42% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Astmoor Primary School

    Kingshead Close, Castlefields, Runcorn WA7 2JE

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Dec 2024): no overall grade — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years good. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    0.9 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    144
    Free school meals
    69.4%
    SEN
    36%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · SEMH
    EAL
    3.7%
    Attendance
    95.5%
    Persistent absence
    14.1%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    36% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Hillview Primary School

    Beechwood Avenue, Beechwood East, Runcorn WA7 3HB

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    1 milestraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    168
    Free school meals
    18.5%
    SEN
    15.3%
    EAL
    0.6%
    Attendance
    97.1%
    Persistent absence
    5.6%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    54% met expected standard (KS2)

  • Pewithall School

    Kenilworth Avenue, Runcorn WA7 4XQ

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Jan 2025): no overall grade — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years good. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    1 milestraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    204
    Free school meals
    17.2%
    SEN
    16.3%
    EAL
    1.9%
    Attendance
    97%
    Persistent absence
    3.8%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    69% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Brookvale Primary School

    Northwich Road, Brookvale, Runcorn WA7 6BZ

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1.2 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    209
    Free school meals
    43.7%
    SEN
    12.9%
    EAL
    10.3%
    Attendance
    95.7%
    Persistent absence
    10.9%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    60% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St Edward's Catholic Primary School

    Wivern Place, Runcorn WA7 1RZ

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (May 2025): no overall grade — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years good. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    1.3 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    106
    Free school meals
    28.3%
    SEN
    12.6%
    EAL
    10.1%
    Attendance
    95.9%
    Persistent absence
    7.3%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    42% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St Clement's Catholic Primary School

    Oxford Road, Runcorn WA7 4NX

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Standards maintained

    View on Ofsted

    1.3 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    209
    Free school meals
    24.4%
    SEN
    14.1%
    EAL
    1.5%
    Attendance
    97.4%
    Persistent absence
    1.7%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    81% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St Berteline's CofE Primary School

    Norton Lane, Norton, Runcorn WA7 6QN

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Nov 2024): no overall grade — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years good. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    1.3 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    256
    Free school meals
    19.1%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 111383) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    SEN
    21.5%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 111383) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    EAL
    3.9%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 111383) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    Attendance
    96.5%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 111383) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    Persistent absence
    5.6%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    73% met expected standard (KS2)From the predecessor school on this site (URN 111383) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
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  • Victoria Road Primary School

    Victoria Road, Runcorn WA7 5BN

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    5–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    1.4 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    183
    Free school meals
    31.7%
    SEN
    26.5%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · SEMH
    EAL
    3%
    Attendance
    96.4%
    Persistent absence
    6.4%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    62% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Weston Primary School

    Lambsickle Lane, Weston Village, Runcorn WA7 4RA

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1.4 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    193
    Free school meals
    15%
    SEN
    26.6%
    EAL
    1%
    Attendance
    96.3%
    Persistent absence
    6.2%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    56% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Westfield Primary School

    Clayton Crescent, Runcorn WA7 4TR

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1.5 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    107
    Free school meals
    47.7%
    SEN
    31.2%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · SLCN
    EAL
    5.5%
    Attendance
    95.8%
    Persistent absence
    6.5%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    43% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Windmill Hill Primary School

    Windmill Hill, Windmill Hill South, Runcorn WA7 6QE

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1.5 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    148
    Free school meals
    58.1%
    SEN
    39.6%
    EAL
    6.9%
    Attendance
    95.8%
    Persistent absence
    9.3%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    75% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School

    Barnfield Avenue, Murdishaw, Runcorn WA7 6EP

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    2–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1.5 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    139
    Free school meals
    70.5%
    SEN
    32.6%
    EAL
    8.3%
    Attendance
    96.3%
    Persistent absence
    8.8%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    53% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School

    Church Street, Runcorn WA7 1LD

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Nov 2024): no overall grade — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years good. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    1.7 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    99
    Free school meals
    54.5%
    SEN
    16.7%
    EAL
    25%
    Attendance
    92.6%
    Persistent absence
    18.3%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    50% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool

    St Martin's Lane, Murdishaw, Runcorn WA7 6HZ

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    2–11
    Ofsted
    Requires improvement

    Latest visit (Jun 2026): renewed Ofsted format (no single overall grade) — curriculum and teaching, achievement, attendance and behaviour, personal development and wellbeing, leadership and governance and early years expected standard; inclusion strong standard. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    1.7 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    164
    Free school meals
    42.1%
    SEN
    25.8%
    EAL
    7.7%
    Attendance
    96%
    Persistent absence
    8%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    63% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Gorsewood Primary School

    Gorsewood Road, Murdishaw, Runcorn WA7 6ES

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    1.7 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    166
    Free school meals
    63.3%
    SEN
    44.6%
    EAL
    6.3%
    Attendance
    94.6%
    Persistent absence
    17.8%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    56% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Weston Point Primary Academy

    Castner Avenue, Weston Point, Runcorn WA7 4EQ

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    WADE DEACON TRUST
    Ofsted
    Inadequate
    View on Ofsted

    1.8 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    142
    Free school meals
    31%
    SEN
    32.9%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · SEMH
    EAL
    4.7%
    Attendance
    94.8%
    Persistent absence
    16.5%
    Attainment
    25% met expected standard (KS2)

  • Aston by Sutton Primary School

    Aston Lane, Aston, Runcorn WA7 3DB

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    2.3 milesstraight-line from WA7 centre

    Pupils
    91
    Free school meals
    12.1%
    SEN
    23.4%
    EAL
    0%
    Attendance
    96.1%
    Persistent absence
    4.9%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    56% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

Common questions about schools in WA7

How many schools are in the WA7 postcode district?
We list 36 state-funded schools whose address postcode starts with WA7: 29 primary, 4 secondary, and 3 other phases. We also list 5 independent special (usually local-authority funded via an EHCP), clearly labelled on each card. That independent total includes schools from neighbouring postcode districts within about 3 miles of the WA7 centre.
What areas does WA7 cover?
Postcode district WA7 spans Astmoor, Aston, Beechwood, Beechwood & Heath, Bridgewater, Brookvale, Castlefields, Grange, Hallwood Park, Halton Brook, Halton Brow, Halton Castle, and 15 more areas. Exact boundaries follow Royal Mail outward codes — use the map and school addresses for a specific street.
What are Ofsted ratings like for schools in WA7?
Among state-funded schools on this page: 13 Good, 4 Requires improvement, 2 Inadequate, and 16 on the new inspection format (area judgements only). Grades are the latest published overall effectiveness or monitoring outcome — always check the full report on Ofsted’s site.
What is school attendance like in WA7?
Across state-funded schools here with published absence data, mean attendance is about 95.2% (2024–25). Individual schools vary — see each card.
Are WA7 schools hard to get into?
Of state-funded schools with an admissions label here: 6 usually oversubscribed, 11 often have places, 14 about average. This is a guide only — check your council’s admissions booklet.

Guide to school and area statistics

What the numbers on this page for WA7 mean. Area rows may still show (i) for data source and geography.

School listings

What you see on each school card

Only fields that appear on at least one school on this page are listed.

School type
How the school is run. For example academy, council-maintained, voluntary aided or free school.
Trust
The multi-academy trust or sponsor running the school, where it is an academy.
Age range
Year groups on roll. For example 4–11 for primary, or 11–18 with sixth form.
Ofsted
Latest published Ofsted overall grade and date where we have them, plus a link to the Ofsted reports site. Fee-paying association independent schools are usually inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) instead: we link to ISI reports and do not invent an Ofsted-style grade. Non-association independents inspected by Ofsted show the same Ofsted grades and report link when published in Ofsted’s open management information.
Straight-line miles
Distance as the crow flies from your home postcode when you have entered one, otherwise from the middle of this district. Not walking or driving time.
Walking, cycling and park-and-stride hints
Rough bands from straight-line miles: about 1 mile or less may suit walking; about 1–2.5 miles we show cycling and park-and-stride; over about 2.5 miles park-and-stride only. Not checked routes or journey times.
Pupils
Number of pupils on roll from published school census data.
Free school meals
Pupils eligible for free school meals. Often used as one indicator of economic disadvantage in the catchment. Useful context, not a comment on pupils or families.
SEN
Share of pupils with SEN support or an EHC plan. A higher figure can reflect inclusive admissions and experience, or more demand on staff. Check what is on site and talk to the SENCO.
SEN provision
Extra on-site support such as a resourced provision or SEN unit.
English as an additional language (EAL)
Pupils whose first language is not English. Many schools support this well; if English at home matters to you, ask how beginners are taught in class. Not a measure of overall quality.
Attendance
Share of possible sessions attended. Higher is better.
Persistent absence
Share of pupils missing 10% or more of sessions. Lower is better.
Admissions pressure
Indicative label from recent applications versus places — oversubscribed, about average or often has spaces.
Attainment
Primary: share meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (Key Stage 2). Secondary: Progress 8. A dash means nothing was published for that school.
Attainment vs local
Compares each school’s headline to others of the same phase on this page. Above, below or about average for the district.
Area overview

What you see in the area overview

Matches the snapshot and tables below: your postcode, this district, then the wider council area.

Area snapshot
Estimated crime (national rates scaled by deprivation near schools in this postcode district), deprivation near those schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools here. Shown separately, not as one overall area mark.
More local context
House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district where we have them, alongside the snapshot.
Schools in district
How many schools are in this postcode district, split by primary and secondary.
Average attendance
Mean attendance across schools here with published absence data.
Average free school meals
Mean free school meals eligibility across schools here with published data.
Average SEN
Mean SEN percentage across schools here with published data.
Average EAL
Mean English as an additional language percentage where published.
Deprivation
How deprived neighbourhoods around schools here are compared with England (official deprivation index, shown as bands 1–10 where 1 is most deprived and 10 is least deprived).
Average house price
Typical sold prices for this postcode district where we have them. Street-by-street prices vary.
Flood risk
Indicative summary. Check Environment Agency maps for a specific address.
Broadband
General picture of speeds and availability. Check with providers at your address.
Green space
Brief summary of access to parks or countryside nearby.
Council tax
Typical band for the area. Your exact band depends on the property.
Your home neighbourhood
When you enter your full home postcode, we compare deprivation for your small area with the typical area around schools in this district.
Population, households, ethnicity and age
Census figures for the local council area, not your street or this postcode district alone.
Crime figures
Often a rough estimate: national rates scaled by deprivation near schools in this postcode district (using council population). Not police records for your street. Rates can differ between districts in the same council.
Using this page

Using this page

Tools on this page for narrowing schools and understanding distances.

Distance filter
Controls which schools appear in the list — 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 miles, or every school in this district. Not an admissions catchment.
About these figures
School and Ofsted data from official releases. The area overview splits postcode-district figures from wider council context, with dates at the bottom of that panel.