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Lunts Heath Primary School

Halton, WA8 9RJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
76%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
71 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2466 of 13,686 nationally

About Lunts Heath Primary School

If you're a parent considering Lunts Heath Primary School, the feedback from other families is remarkably consistent. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, every single one of the 70 respondents said they would recommend the school to another parent. That's a 100% recommend rate, which is as strong a signal as you can get. The detail backs it up: 91% of parents strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school and feels safe there, with the remaining 9% agreeing. Similarly, 91% strongly agreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn. The school is also clearly popular in the local area. For entry in the 2025/26 academic year, it received 71 first-preference applications for just 59 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.14 applicants for every place. That level of demand tells you it's a school that local families are actively choosing.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWedgewood Drive, Widnes, Halton, WA8 9RJ
HeadteacherDavid Paton
Local AuthorityHalton
Number of Pupils416
Free School Meals (FSM)9.4%
School Capacity416 / 420 (99% full)

The full report on this school

What 70 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteLibraryForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCross CountryGymnasticsCricketSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaBook ClubChoirGardening

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:10

Breakfast club

08:00-08:35

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: luntsheathprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lunts Heath Primary School

Lunts Heath Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.