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Moorfield Primary School

Halton, WA8 3HJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
87%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#560 of 13,686 nationally

About Moorfield Primary School

Moorfield Primary School in Halton is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 315 but currently hosts 242 pupils, meaning there is some physical room to grow, yet demand is strong. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 62 applications for just 29 places, making it officially oversubscribed. Of those, 28 were first-preference applications, and 28 first-preference offers were made, indicating that almost every family who put it first secured a spot. The oversubscription ratio sits at 2.14, so competition is real but not extreme. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.3%, which is worth noting against the national primary average of around 23%, suggesting a slightly more affluent intake than the national picture. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Kathryn Heyes, who oversaw a recent Ofsted inspection that rated the school Good across all areas.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Way, Widnes, Halton, WA8 3HJ
HeadteacherKathryn Heyes
Local AuthorityHalton
Number of Pupils242
Free School Meals (FSM)15.3%
School Capacity242 / 315 (77% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 4 Nov 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallSensory RoomArt StudiosMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballFootballCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChessChoirCodingGardeningFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moorfield Primary School

Moorfield 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.