The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 307
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 48.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Makin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Edinburgh Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8BQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School
Primary · 537m away
Middleton Lodge
Independent · 899m away
St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 957m away
St Basil's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Bankfield School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ashley High School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oakfield Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oakfield Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oakfield Community Primary School?
Oakfield Community Primary School currently has 307 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakfield Community Primary School take?
Oakfield Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oakfield Community Primary School?
Oakfield Community Primary School is in Widnes, WA8 8BQ, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oakfield Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Oakfield Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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