Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School

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.

Academically, Farnworth performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a Halton local authority average of just 59%. This places the school 4th out of 43 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top 25% nationally. Looking at individual subjects, 90% met the expected standard in maths, 87% in reading and 85% in writing. At the higher standard, 30% achieved it in both reading and maths, 18% in writing, and 13% across all three subjects. Average scaled scores were 106 in maths and 107 in reading. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023, the school was rated Good across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. It has held a Good rating consistently since at least its previous inspection in 2013.

The school offers a solid range of facilities, including a library, dining hall, sports hall, gymnasium, ICT suite, music rooms, playing fields and a chapel. Sports on offer include athletics, tennis, gymnastics, netball, cricket and football, while clubs extend to drama, choir, eco club and chess. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. The nearest outstanding-rated primary school, Lunts Heath Primary School, is just 0.3 km away, so Farnworth faces strong local competition. This school is best suited to families who value strong academic outcomes within a Church of England setting and are looking for a well-subscribed school with a broad range of extracurricular activities.

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