The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 53.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mrs Jeanette McCann (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Hough Green Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 4PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Basil's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 530m away
The Bankfield School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Oakfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Ashley High School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Widnes, WA8 4PG, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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