Kingsway Primary Academy School
80%
Capacity
223
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Kingsway Primary Academy School
Kingsway Primary Academy School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Halton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 223 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 280 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Kingsway Primary Academy School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Morris, it falls under Halton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8941st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 43 in Halton.
Kingsway Primary Academy School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 16 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kingsway Primary Academy School include Forest School, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Athletics, Football, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 76.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Halton, Kingsway Primary Academy 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Kingsway, Widnes, Halton, WA8 7QS |
| Headteacher | Sarah Morris |
| Local Authority | Halton |
| Number of Pupils | 223 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 76.2% |
| School Capacity | 223 / 280 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 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 (57%)
8941st of 13,686
Nationally
1275th of 2,065
In North West
28th of 43
In Halton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kingsway, Widnes
Halton, WA8 7QS
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