“schools in Halton”

Sutton Weaver, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3EW

Information about this school

 Halton House School was acquired by Keys Child Care Limited in March 2018.  It is registered with the Department for Education (DfE), to meet the needs of up to 14 pupils between the ages of eight and 18 years. There have been no pupils in the sixth form since prior to 2012.  All the pupils have social, emotional and mental health needs. Some of the pupils on roll have an education, health and care plan.  The school has a highly mobile population. Very few pupils join at the usual times, such as the start of Year 7 or stay at the school until the end of Year 11.  All pupils speak English as their first language.  The school’s aim is to offer ‘a holistic education that will provide pupils with learning opportunities which target their specific individual education needs and nurture confident individuals and responsible citizens, who can lead safe and happy lives and who will make a positive contribution to society’.

Grangeway, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5LU

Description of the school

Halton Lodge is an average sized primary school that serves a deprived community. The vast majority of children are of White British heritage and none of them are at an early stage of learning English. The proportion of children entitled to free school meals is over twice the national average. The percentage of children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LDD) is above the national average. Many children enter school with attainment that is below the levels expected for their age. The school was burnt down in 2003. Children were housed in temporary accommodation in a local high school and later in prefabricated classrooms. The new school opened in November 2005.

Grangeway, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5LU

What is it like to attend this school?

Halton Lodge is a happy and welcoming school. Pupils feel safe and well looked after. They trust staff to do what is right for them. Pupils who spoke to inspectors said that bullying happens from time to time. They said that this does not worry them because staff are really good at sorting problems out.

Norton, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6QN

Description of the school

The school is slightly larger than average. It serves an area of predominantly owner-occupied housing that has grown up around it over the past twenty years. The overwhelming majority of pupils are of White British heritage. A slightly smaller proportion than average has learning difficulties and/or disabilities, including those with a statement of special educational need. The school is part of the local Education Action Zone (EAZ) and involved in the Primary Leadership Programme - Sustaining Success (PLP). It holds the Halton Healthy Schools Standard and was Halton Sports Partnership Primary School of the Year in 2006. The headteacher took up her post in January 2006 on the retirement of the previous long-standing headteacher. The deputy headteacher was appointed in March 2006.

Grangeway, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5LU

Inspection of Halton Lodge Primary School, Runcorn, WA7 5LU

Thank you so much for welcoming us into your school, giving us your views and showing us your work. We enjoyed our visit. Halton Lodge Primary is a good school. There are some outstanding things. The main strengths are:

Sutton Weaver, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3EW

Information about this school

 The headteacher joined the staff in June 2018. He is also responsible for nearby Halton School, which is owned by Keys Child Care Ltd.  The school was previously inspected in December 2015.  No alternative provision is used by the school.  The school makes use of local facilities, such as a leisure centre, to provide physical education for pupils.

Grangeway, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5LU

Information about the school

Halton Lodge is a smaller-than-average primary school. Almost all pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is above average. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is well-above average. There is Early Years Foundation Stage provision for children in a Reception class. The school has gained a number of awards, including Artsmark Gold, Basic Skills and Healthy School status. The headteacher was appointed in January 2011. Inspection grades: 1 is outstanding, 2 is good, 3 is satisfactory and 4 is inadequate Please turn to the glossary for a description of the grades and inspection terms

Halton Lodge Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5YP

Whitchurch Way School address Primary Type of school Halton Lodge Estate Community School category Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 5YP 5 to 11 Age range of pupils 01928 564031 Telephone number Mixed Gender of pupils 01928 591538 Fax number 207 Number on roll Mr K Wooldridge Chair of governors The governing body Appropriate authority Dr I Keogh Headteacher 9 October 2000 Date of previous inspection

Halton Brook, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2NL

Cotterill School address Primary Type of school Halton Brook Voluntary aided School category Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 2NL 4 to 11 Age range of pupils 01928 563148 Telephone number Mixed Gender of pupils 01928 566792 Fax number 118 Number on roll Mrs Barbara Burgess Chair of governors The governing body Appropriate authority Mr Dominic Hemington Headteacher 19 June 2000 Date of previous inspection

Wivern Place, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1RZ

What most parents like about the school What some parents are not happy about

1.St. Edward’s Roman Catholic. Primary School is one of two Catholic schools serving the parish of St. Edward’s. It is located in the Mersey ward of Runcorn ‘Old Town’, which is a regeneration area of the Borough of Halton. The school serves an area of considerable social disadvantage. It takes approximately one third of its pupils from the Mersey ward and the large majority of the remainder from the Halton Brook and Grange wards. The school was founded in 1846, and has occupied its present site since 1980. The school now caters for more pupils than originally intended. In 1987 a temporary classroom was erected on site to accommodate an increase in numbers, and in 1995 further alterations were made to the main building to create more teaching space.

Halton Brook, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2NL

Type of school Primary School category Voluntary aided Age range of pupils 4–11 Gender of pupils Mixed Number of pupils on the school roll 109 Appropriate authority The governing body Chair Barbara Burgess Headteacher Christine Smith Date of previous school inspection 23 April 2009 School address Cotterill Halton Brook Runcorn WA7 2NL Telephone number 01928 563148 Fax number 01928 566792 Email address head.theholyspirit@halton-borough.gov.uk achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children's services, and inspects services for looked after

Kenilworth Avenue, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4XQ

Description of the school

The pupils who attend this average sized school come from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds and are predominantly of White British heritage. Around 5% are from a minority ethnic group, mainly Chinese. A lower than average proportion speaks English as an additional language. The percentage known to be eligible for a free school meal is considerably lower than normally found. The proportion of pupils who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities is also well below average. The school has earned a number of accreditations, including Activemark Gold, Artsmark and the Halton Healthy Schools Award. The close partnership with a local private provider enables pupils to be cared for both before and after normal school hours.

Sutton Weaver, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3EW

Personal development and welfare

 The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is good.  For many pupils, Halton House School is their ‘last chance’. Having experienced years of educational failure, most pupils have low self-esteem, high anxiety and lack trust in adults by the time they join the school. Staff build good relationships with pupils and help them to get their education back on track.  Pupils generally get on well together. They listen to each other’s different points of view, are empathetic to each other’s difficulties and give each other space when classmates are struggling to cope.  Parents appreciate the recently improved communication between home and school. They value the time taken by staff to inform them about how their children are getting on. Parents value that new leaders work well with them to resolve any issues swiftly. This has helped to nip any emerging issues in the bud.  Teachers are quick to challenge any aggressive or derogatory language. They make sure

Sutton Weaver, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3EW

Outcomes for pupils Requires improvement

pupils do not achieve as well. In English, pupils do not make consistently good progress, particularly in relation to the development of their writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar.  Most pupils were regularly excluded from school before joining Halton House. Typically, they did not attend school regularly. In contrast, most pupils make a success of their time at this school. Exclusions are very rare. Pupils’ attendance and punctuality typically improve considerably once they join the school.  Those pupils who leave the school at the end of Year 11, gain at least one recognised qualification. Nearly half of all Year 11 pupils gained qualifications in English and mathematics in 2017 and 2018. The introduction of art and geography GCSE courses and a computing qualification has been welcomed by pupils. Half of the Year 11 cohort passed their art GCSE last year and a number of pupils achieved either an entry level 2 or 3

53 Yoxhall Drive, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1PW

Information about this school

above the national average.  The school makes use of the following alternative providers: Core Assets, National Advisory and Teaching service, Education Network, Diversity in Training and Learning, Cornerstone, Positive Futures, Widnes Vikings, Building Futures, Positive Progressions, Employability Solutions, CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance).  The school works closely in partnership with Halton’s seven secondary high schools.

Grangeway, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5LU

Inspection of Halton Lodge Primary School, Runcorn, WA7 5LU

 You enjoy school and attendance is above average.  Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage get off to a good start.  You are making good progress because of the good teaching you receive.  A good range of learning activities is provided, including clubs and visits.  You get on well with others and your behaviour is good.  You have an excellent understanding of how to keep healthy and fit.  You feel extremely safe at school because teachers and other adults take care of you and provide good guidance and support.  You make very valuable contributions to the school and to the wider community.  The school has established very strong links with your families and partnerships with other agencies to help your learning and development.  The school is led and managed well.

Halton Lodge Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5YP

Primary Type of school Community School category 5–11 Age range of pupils Mixed Gender of pupils Number on roll 184 School (total) 0 Government funded early education provision for children aged 3 to the end of the EYFS 0 Childcare provision for children aged 0 to 3 years The governing body Appropriate authority Mr K Wooldridge Chair Dr I Keogh Headteacher 20 March 2006 Date of previous school inspection Not previously inspected Date of previous funded early education inspection Not previously inspected Date of previous childcare inspection Whitchurch Way School address Halton Lodge Estate Runcorn Cheshire WA7 5YP 01928 564031 Telephone number 01928 591538 Fax number

Halton Lodge Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5YP

Type of school Primary School category Community Age range of pupils 5–11 Gender of pupils Mixed Number of pupils on the school roll 162 Appropriate authority The governing body Chair Ken Wooldridge Headteacher Richard Collings Date of previous school inspection 30 June 2009 School address Whitchurch Way Halton Lodge Estate Runcorn WA7 5YP Telephone number 01928 564031 Fax number 01928 591538 Email address head.woodside@halton.gov.uk achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children's services, and inspects services for looked after

Grangeway, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5LU

questionnaire

Ofsted invited all the registered parents and carers of pupils registered at Halton Lodge Primary School to complete a questionnaire about their views of the school. In the questionnaire, parents and carers were asked to record how strongly they agreed with 13 statements about the school. The inspection team received 121 completed questionnaires by the end of the on-site inspection. In total, there are 200 pupils registered at the school.

Grangeway, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5LU

Inspection of Halton Lodge Primary School, Runcorn, WA7 5LU

Derek Watts Lead inspector (on behalf of the inspection team) procedures set out in the guidance 'Complaining about inspections', which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234 , or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .