The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 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
- 134
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 41.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Trust
- WADE DEACON TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Laura Kirchin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Cholmondeley Street, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRuncorn All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 702m away
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Victoria Road Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Poppy Field School
Independent · 1.5km away
Westfield Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Fair Holme
Independent · 1.6km away
Weston Point College
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Widnes Academy's Ofsted rating?
Widnes Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Widnes Academy?
Widnes Academy currently has 134 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Widnes Academy take?
Widnes Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Widnes Academy?
Widnes Academy is in Widnes, WA8 0EL, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Widnes Academy have a sixth form?
No, Widnes Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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