Schools in Runcorn
There are 37 schools in Runcorn on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 29 primary and 4 secondary schools, across 2 local authorities. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Runcorn (29)
- Astmoor Primary SchoolCommunity school · WA7 2JE
- Aston by Sutton Primary SchoolCommunity school · WA7 3DB
- Beechwood Primary SchoolCommunity school · WA7 2TT
- Bridgewater Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · WA7 2LW
- Brookvale Primary SchoolCommunity school · WA7 6BZ
- Castle View Primary SchoolCommunity school · WA7 2DZ
- Gorsewood Primary SchoolCommunity school · WA7 6ES
- Hallwood Park Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led · WA7 2FL
- Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WA7 5LU
- Hillview Primary SchoolCommunity school · WA7 3HB
- Murdishaw West Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · WA7 6EP
- Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WA7 2TP
- Palace Fields Primary AcademyAcademy converter · WA7 2QW
- Pewithall SchoolCommunity school · WA7 4XQ
- Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WA7 1LD
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · WA7 2JJ
- St Berteline's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WA7 6QN
- St Clement's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WA7 4NX
- St Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WA7 1RZ
- St Martin's Catholic Primary School and PreschoolVoluntary aided school · WA7 6HZ
- St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WA7 2NR
- The Brow Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · WA7 2HB
- The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WA7 2NL
- Victoria Road Primary SchoolCommunity school · WA7 5BN
- Westfield Primary SchoolCommunity school · WA7 4TR
- Weston Point Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · WA7 4EQ
- Weston Primary SchoolCommunity school · WA7 4RA
- Windmill Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school · WA7 6QE
- Woodside Primary SchoolCommunity school · WA7 5YP
Secondary schools in Runcorn (4)
- Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led · WA7 5YH
- Ormiston Bolingbroke AcademyAcademy sponsor led · WA7 6EP
- Sandymoor Ormiston AcademyFree schools · WA7 1QU
- The Heath SchoolAcademy converter · WA7 4SY
All-through schools in Runcorn (1)
- The Grange SchoolAcademy sponsor led · WA7 5DX
Other phases in Runcorn (3)
- The Bridge SchoolPupil referral unit · WA7 1PW
- The Cavendish High AcademyAcademy special converter · WA7 4YX
- Weston Point CollegeOther independent special school · WA7 4UN
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Runcorn?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 37 open schools with a Runcorn address (as of 5 June 2026), including 29 primary and 4 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Runcorn guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Runcorn?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.