Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School
99%
Capacity
415
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School
Farnworth Church of England 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 415 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stephanie Kidd, it falls under Halton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1888th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 43 in Halton.
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 164 applications for 60 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Gymnastics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Halton, Farnworth Church of England 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 | Pit Lane, Widnes, Halton, WA8 9HS |
| Headteacher | Stephanie Kidd |
| Local Authority | Halton |
| Number of Pupils | 415 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.5% |
| School Capacity | 415 / 420 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1888th of 13,686
Nationally
239th of 2,065
In North West
4th of 43
In Halton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
78%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
164
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pit Lane, Widnes
Halton, WA8 9HS
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