Widnes Academy
64%
Capacity
134
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About Widnes Academy
Widnes Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Halton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 134 pupils on roll, operating at 64% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Widnes Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura Kirchin, 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 8621st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 43 in Halton.
Widnes Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 17 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Widnes Academy include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cross Country, Athletics, Netball, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Halton, Widnes Academy 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 | Cholmondeley Street, Widnes, Halton, WA8 0EL |
| Headteacher | Laura Kirchin |
| Local Authority | Halton |
| Number of Pupils | 134 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.8% |
| School Capacity | 134 / 210 (64% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8621st of 13,686
Nationally
1232nd of 2,065
In North West
27th 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
56%
'23/24
57%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
19
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (84% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cholmondeley Street, Widnes
Halton, WA8 0EL
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