What did Ofsted judge Palace Fields Primary Academy's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Palace Fields Primary Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in April 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Palace Fields Primary Academy?

Palace Fields Primary Academy has 127 pupils on roll.

What ages does Palace Fields Primary Academy take?

Palace Fields Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Palace Fields Primary Academy located?

Palace Fields Primary Academy is located in Runcorn, WA7 2QW, Halton.

How do I apply to Palace Fields Primary Academy?

Palace Fields Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Palace Fields Primary Academy?

When Palace Fields Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children designated as Looked After Children or previously Looked After Children — Children designated as Looked After Children or previously Looked After Children, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England prior to having been adopted (IAPLAC); 2. Children in the Nursery at Palacefields Primary School at the time of application who wish to transfer; 3. Applicants who have an older sibling* who will be attending Palacefields Primary School — Applicants who have an older sibling* who will be attending Palacefields Primary School, at the intended time of admission, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Palace Fields Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.3% of pupils at Palace Fields Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Palace Fields Primary Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

How places are decided at Palace Fields Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children designated as Looked After Children or previously Looked After Children — Children designated as Looked After Children or previously Looked After Children, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England prior to having been adopted (IAPLAC).
2Children in the Nursery at Palacefields Primary School at the time of application who wish to transfer.
3Applicants who have an older sibling* who will be attending Palacefields Primary School — Applicants who have an older sibling* who will be attending Palacefields Primary School, at the intended time of admission.
4Remaining places will be offered on the basis of proximity of the child’s home address to the school.

*‘Sibling’ will include stepsiblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. 33 www.halton.gov.uk/schooladmissions Application Deadline – 15th January 2027 The Grange School – All Through Academy Latham Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 5DX Age range 4 – 11 (mixed) Anticipated number on roll KS1: 350 Executive Principal: Mr J Jardine

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Palace Fields Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Palace Fields Primary Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Palace Fields Primary Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in April 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Palace Fields Primary Academy?: Palace Fields Primary Academy has 127 pupils on roll.
What ages does Palace Fields Primary Academy take?: Palace Fields Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Palace Fields Primary Academy located?: Palace Fields Primary Academy is located in Runcorn, WA7 2QW, Halton.
How do I apply to Palace Fields Primary Academy?: Palace Fields Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Palace Fields Primary Academy?: When Palace Fields Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children designated as Looked After Children or previously Looked After Children — Children designated as Looked After Children or previously Looked After Children, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England prior to having been adopted (IAPLAC); 2. Children in the Nursery at Palacefields Primary School at the time of application who wish to transfer; 3. Applicants who have an older sibling* who will be attending Palacefields Primary School — Applicants who have an older sibling* who will be attending Palacefields Primary School, at the intended time of admission, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Palace Fields Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.3% of pupils at Palace Fields Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Palace Fields Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children designated as Looked After Children or previously Looked After Children — Children designated as Looked After Children or previously Looked After Children, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England prior to having been adopted (IAPLAC).
2Children in the Nursery at Palacefields Primary School at the time of application who wish to transfer.
3Applicants who have an older sibling* who will be attending Palacefields Primary School — Applicants who have an older sibling* who will be attending Palacefields Primary School, at the intended time of admission.
4Remaining places will be offered on the basis of proximity of the child’s home address to the school.

Palace Fields Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Palace Fields Primary Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Palace Fields Primary Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in April 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Palace Fields Primary Academy?: Palace Fields Primary Academy has 127 pupils on roll.
What ages does Palace Fields Primary Academy take?: Palace Fields Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Palace Fields Primary Academy located?: Palace Fields Primary Academy is located in Runcorn, WA7 2QW, Halton.
How do I apply to Palace Fields Primary Academy?: Palace Fields Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Palace Fields Primary Academy?: When Palace Fields Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children designated as Looked After Children or previously Looked After Children — Children designated as Looked After Children or previously Looked After Children, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England prior to having been adopted (IAPLAC); 2. Children in the Nursery at Palacefields Primary School at the time of application who wish to transfer; 3. Applicants who have an older sibling* who will be attending Palacefields Primary School — Applicants who have an older sibling* who will be attending Palacefields Primary School, at the intended time of admission, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Palace Fields Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.3% of pupils at Palace Fields Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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