The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 416
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mr David Paton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wedgewood Drive, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 9RJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFarnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · Very close
Birchfield Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Fairfield Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Wade Deacon High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Moorfield Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Brookfields School
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lunts Heath Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lunts Heath Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lunts Heath Primary School?
Lunts Heath Primary School currently has 416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lunts Heath Primary School take?
Lunts Heath Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lunts Heath Primary School?
Lunts Heath Primary School is in Widnes, WA8 9RJ, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lunts Heath Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lunts Heath Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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