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Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School

Halton, WA8 9HSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1888 of 13,686 nationally

About Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School

Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 164 applications for just 60 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.73. Of those applicants, 54 put Farnworth as their first preference, and all 54 were offered a place. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand suggests a strong reputation in the community. The school is a state-funded, mixed primary for children aged 4 to 11, with a Church of England religious character. It currently has 415 pupils on roll, very close to its capacity of 420, and a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 7.5%. Stephanie Kidd is the headteacher.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPit Lane, Widnes, Halton, WA8 9HS
HeadteacherStephanie Kidd
Local AuthorityHalton
Number of Pupils415
Free School Meals (FSM)7.5%
School Capacity415 / 420 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsTennisGymnasticsNetballCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.