Widnes primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 90%. Moorfield Primary School, Widnes, Lunts Heath Primary School, and St Michaels Catholic Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 20% achieve the higher standard, more than double England's 8%. With 20 schools serving families across Widnes, parents have access to well-established community schools with excellent results. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Bede's Catholic Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #7 | Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School, Widnes | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #16 | Oakfield Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #11 | Cronton Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Ditton Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Fairfield Primary School, Widnes | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | St Michaels Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #4 | Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| N/A | St Bede's Catholic Infant School, Widnes | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | Catholic | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 5-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Halebank CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | St Basil's Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #14 | St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Kingsway Primary Academy School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Lunts Heath Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Moorfield Primary School, Widnes | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Widnes | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #18 | Widnes Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
