Palace Fields Primary Academy
Badger Close, Palace Fields, Runcorn, WA7 2QWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Palace Fields Primary Academy is a primary school in Runcorn for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Halton. It ranks 7th of 28 primary schools in Runcorn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 April 2019, report published 7 May 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 November 2024
Pupils see Palace Fields Primary as a community, where everyone is made to feel happy and welcome. They like the friendly, warm atmosphere in school. Pupils have strong relationships with staff. They feel safe to talk to adults at the school if they have any worries or concerns. The school has high aspirations for pupils' learning. Pupils meet these expectations and achieve well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those pupils who attend the specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND (specially resourced provision) also make strong gains in their learning. Staff equip pupils with the skills that they need to resolve any disputes. This approach is becoming increasingly successful. The school is a calm and orderly environment. Pupils conduct themselves sensibly when moving round the school and at breaktimes. Pupils enjoy trips to places of interest to complement their learning. They have access to a range of extra-curricular clubs, such as judo, volleyball and rugby league, which develop their talents and interests. As part of the school's commitment to broaden pupils' social and cultural awareness, it has a list of essential experiences for pupils to undertake while at primary school. For example, pupils recently created their own products to sell as part of an enterprise project.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the arrangements to check on pupils' knowledge do not identify gaps in pupils' recall of key learning well enough. This means that, sometimes, pupils do not remember some of the knowledge that they need to help with their current learning. The school should ensure that it supports staff to identify and address any gaps in pupils' prior knowledge more effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
127 pupils on roll, with places for 250
Schools near Palace Fields Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 72% met the expected standard |
| Brookvale Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Hillview Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST)
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Genna Hitchin
- Phone
- 01928242855
- Address
- Badger Close, Palace Fields, Runcorn, WA7 2QW
- Local authority
- Halton
- URN
- 143768
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.