A word from our Principal

At Runcorn School of Teddies and Stuffed Animals, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and ambitious learning environment where every pupil can achieve their very best.

Our all-through setting allows for smooth transitions and consistent high expectations from the earliest years through to more advanced stages.

We prioritise strong pastoral care, academic rigour, and a genuine sense of community, helping every child develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.

Located in the heart of Runcorn, we are proud to serve our local families and build lasting partnerships that support success both in school and beyond.

Our school was last inspected by Ofsted in May 2022 and was judged Good in all four key judgement areas:

• Quality of Education: Good

• Behaviour and Attitudes: Good

• Personal Development: Good

• Leadership and Management: Good

(Plus Early Years Provision was also rated Good where applicable.)

Inspectors highlighted our high expectations for all pupils, effective teaching and support for disadvantaged learners, and the positive relationships across our school community.

We are committed to continuous improvement and regularly review our practice to maintain and build on these strengths. The full report is available on the Ofsted website or by request from the school office.

Our core motto — Aspire for Excellence — underpins everything we do.

We promote fundamental British values (democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs) alongside personal qualities such as kindness, honesty, perseverance, and responsibility.

We aim to develop well-rounded young people who are academically successful, emotionally secure, and ready to contribute positively to society.

Through a broad, balanced curriculum and rich extra-curricular opportunities, we encourage ambition, creativity, and a strong moral compass in every learner.

We are fully committed to promoting equality and celebrating diversity in line with the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Our school actively works to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between people who share protected characteristics and those who do not.

We provide targeted support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), those eligible for pupil premium, and children from all backgrounds to ensure everyone has fair access to education and opportunities.

Our annual equality objectives focus on narrowing gaps in attainment, improving representation in leadership roles, and creating an inclusive culture where every member of our community feels valued and respected.