Open Other Primary Church of England Mixed

St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Castlefields Avenue South, Runcorn, WA7 2NR
Part of: CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
Region Map Compare Catchment Chances Nearby League Tables Similar Schools Website
Schools in England
National Education Directory
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Runcorn, WA7 2NR
190 Pupils
245 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
42.60% FSM %
103 Boys
87 Girls
About St Mary's Church of England Primary School

St Mary's Church of England Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Halton, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 190 pupils on roll. School capacity: 245. Current headteacher: Rachel Tainsh.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Halton or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Halton
Region North West
Administrative District Halton
Parliamentary Constituency Runcorn and Helsby
Ward Halton Castle
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-07-2024
UKPRN 10095240
URN 150879
Data Last Updated 25-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Theresa Worrall Chair of Local Governing Body 11/05/2023 10/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Julie Curtis Local Governor 07/11/2022 06/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Matthew Finch Local Governor 04/11/2021 03/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Anna Hurst Local Governor 20/03/2024 19/03/2028 Elected by parents
Liana Johnson Local Governor 26/11/2023 21/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rebecca Melia Local Governor 06/02/2026 05/02/2030 Elected by parents
Rev Simon Skidmore Local Governor 01/07/2024 30/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachel Tainsh Local Governor 09/09/2014 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Sharon Taylor Local Governor 11/02/2026 10/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Natalie Whittall Local Governor 10/10/2022 09/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Antoinette Woodhead Local Governor 01/12/2024 30/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Rivacre Brook
0.44 km • Ellesmere Port
Other
The Brow Community Primary School
0.58 km • Runcorn
Other
Bridgewater Park Primary School
0.65 km • Runcorn
Other
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
0.93 km • Runcorn
Other
Astmoor Primary School
0.94 km • Runcorn
Other
Palace Fields Primary Academy
0.99 km • Runcorn
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Runcorn, Halton.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School has 190 pupils, with a capacity of 245.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St Mary's Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Mary's Church of England Primary School is Mrs Rachel Tainsh.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is at Castlefields Avenue South, Runcorn, WA7 2NR, in the Halton local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St Mary's Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Tainsh
Castlefields Avenue South, Runcorn, WA7 2NR
01928565995
st-marys.halton.sch.uk/
Location
WA7 2NR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
View on DfE GIAS Ofsted Report Compare this School Check Catchment Chances Similar Schools in Halton School Website
Quick Summary
URN 150879
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
© 2026 Schools in England. All rights reserved — Open Government Licence.
AI-Powered
Similar Schools You Might Consider
Finding similar schools…
Ask EduBot anything about schools!