The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 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
- 93
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 61.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mrs Claire Warner (Intertim Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Heathview Road, Halebank, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8UZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Middleton Lodge
Independent · 1.7km away
Oakfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Weston Point College
Independent · 2.5km away
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School
Nursery · 2.5km away
Westfield Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Halebank CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Halebank CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Halebank CofE Primary School?
Halebank CofE Primary School currently has 93 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Halebank CofE Primary School take?
Halebank CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Halebank CofE Primary School?
Halebank CofE Primary School is in Widnes, WA8 8UZ, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Halebank CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Halebank CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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