Schools in Runcorn
Runcorn has 35 schools: 29 primary and 6 secondary or all-through. 73% of the 33 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Sandymoor Ormiston Academy has the highest Attainment 8 score (43.2 in 2026). Among primary schools, Castle View Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (83% in 2025).
- 37 schools
- 6 secondary
- 29 primary
Secondary Schools in Runcorn
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandymoor Ormiston Academy | Good | 43.2 (2026) | -0.48 (2024) | 631 |
| 2 | The Heath School | Good | 41.0 (2026) | -0.27 (2024) | 1,174 |
| 3 | Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy | Requires Improvement | 37.5 (2026) | -1.37 (2024) | 332 |
| 4 | Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy | Needs attention | 37.0 (2026) | -0.66 (2024) | 754 |
| 5 | The Grange School | Needs attention | 36.0 (2026) | -0.84 (2024) | 1,200 |
| 6 | The Cavendish High Academy | – | – | – | 110 |
Primary Schools in Runcorn
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.