The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp 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)
103
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 370
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 47.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Trust
- WARRINGTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Janette Pyne
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Liverpool Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChesnut Lodge Special School
Special school · Very close
Ashley High School
Special school · Very close
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School
Nursery · 334m away
The Bankfield School
Secondary · 619m away
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Secondary · 619m away
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Secondary · 702m away
Wade Deacon High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Middleton Lodge
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ditton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ditton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ditton Primary School?
Ditton Primary School currently has 370 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ditton Primary School take?
Ditton Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ditton Primary School?
Ditton Primary School is in Widnes, WA8 7HD, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ditton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ditton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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