The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 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
- 415
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 7.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mrs Stephanie Kidd (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Pit Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 9HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLunts Heath Primary School
Primary · Very close
Birchfield Nursery School
Nursery · 833m away
Wade Deacon High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Fairfield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Moorfield Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School take?
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School is in Widnes, WA8 9HS, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Farnworth Church of England 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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