The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 76% 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
35% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 76.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Trust
- WARRINGTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Morris
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Kingsway, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSimms Cross Primary School
Primary · Very close
Poppy Field School
Independent · 513m away
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 514m away
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 515m away
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 538m away
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Secondary · 993m away
Wade Deacon High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Fairfield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kingsway Primary Academy School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsway Primary Academy School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kingsway Primary Academy School?
Kingsway Primary Academy School currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingsway Primary Academy School take?
Kingsway Primary Academy School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kingsway Primary Academy School?
Kingsway Primary Academy School is in Widnes, WA8 7QS, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingsway Primary Academy School have a sixth form?
No, Kingsway Primary Academy School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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