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Widnes Academy
Cholmondeley Street, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0EL, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.0 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
134
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 43% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 90% nationally. However, only 9% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Parent satisfaction is generally positive, but the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it may face some competition from nearby institutions.
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Last inspected: 23 January 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 43% | Bottom 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.1%
White Other16.4%
Black African3.0%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Location
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53.34937, -2.73643 · WA8 0EL
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN141538
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.widnesacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Widnes Academy rated by Ofsted?
Widnes Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2018.
Is Widnes Academy a good school?
Widnes Academy scores 18.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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