Palace Fields Primary Academy
URN: 143768 • Runcorn WA7 2QW
Overview
- Name
- Palace Fields Primary Academy
- URN
- 143768
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST)
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Genna Hitchin (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01928716521
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Badger Close, Runcorn WA7 2QW
Summary
Palace Fields Primary Academy, located in Runcorn, Halton, is a mixed primary school with a current enrolment of 128 pupils, operating below its capacity of 250. As an academy converter, the school aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The school’s ethos is built around its core values of Kindness, Integrity, and Tenacity (KIT), fostering a supportive community that encourages personal growth and resilience among students.
The school emphasizes a rich curriculum designed to empower children to overcome challenges and compete effectively in their future endeavors. With a strong focus on the core values of Ambition, Creativity, Ownership, Resilience, and Nurture (ACORN), Palace Fields Primary aims to develop confident and successful citizens. The dedicated staff work collaboratively with families to ensure that every child achieves their potential.
Palace Fields Primary also offers nursery and pre-school placements for children aged three and above, providing flexible attendance options. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, encouraging open communication and involvement in the educational journey. For admissions, parents can apply through Halton Local Authority, with specific guidance available on the school’s website.
The school emphasizes a rich curriculum designed to empower children to overcome challenges and compete effectively in their future endeavors. With a strong focus on the core values of Ambition, Creativity, Ownership, Resilience, and Nurture (ACORN), Palace Fields Primary aims to develop confident and successful citizens. The dedicated staff work collaboratively with families to ensure that every child achieves their potential.
Palace Fields Primary also offers nursery and pre-school placements for children aged three and above, providing flexible attendance options. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, encouraging open communication and involvement in the educational journey. For admissions, parents can apply through Halton Local Authority, with specific guidance available on the school’s website.
Useful links
- Part of the Heath Family (NW) (other)
- e4education (other)
- Follow us on Facebook (other)
- Follow us on Instagram (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Pewithall School (72.3)
- Aston by Sutton Primary School (62.0)
- Hillview Primary School (61.7)
- Victoria Road Primary School (58.8)
- St Berteline's CofE Primary School (58.8)
Key details
- LA
- Halton
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST)
- Capacity
- 250
- Pupils
- 128
- Boys
- 68
- Girls
- 60
- FSM %
- 42.20
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-04-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 128 | 68 | 60 | 250 | 42.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 146 | 80 | 66 | 250 | 49.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 174 | 98 | 76 | 250 | 51.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 174 | 98 | 76 | 293 | 51.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 185 | 102 | 83 | 293 | 48.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 188 | 97 | 91 | 293 | 47.50 |
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