All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
92%
Capacity
194
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Halton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 194 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jeanette McCann, it falls under Halton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5505th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 43 in Halton.
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 22 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Netball, Athletics, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Film Club, Drama, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 53.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Halton, All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Hough Green Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 4PG |
| Headteacher | Jeanette McCann |
| Local Authority | Halton |
| Number of Pupils | 194 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 53.1% |
| School Capacity | 194 / 210 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5505th of 13,686
Nationally
795th of 2,065
In North West
16th of 43
In Halton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
37
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Contact Information
Hough Green Road, Widnes
Halton, WA8 4PG
Journey to School
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