Best Schools in Widnes
55 schools in Widnes
Key Facts
- There are 55 schools in Widnes, with 95.2% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 100% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Widnes have 61.1% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.58.
- Secondary schools in Widnes have a Progress 8 score of -0.19, an Attainment 8 score of 43.56, and 39.5% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, compared to national averages.
- Widnes has 23 primary schools with 5,182 pupils, and 37.8% are eligible for free school meals, with primary schools spending £8,985 per pupil, higher than the national average of £7,460.
Top Nurseries in Widnes
28 nurseries in Widnes
Top Primary Schools in Widnes
23 primary schools in Widnes
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Poppy Field School
Widnes, WA8 6DH
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils27
P/T Ratio–
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Widnes, WA8 6EL
State · Primary · Ages 5–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.4%
Pupils226
P/T Ratio19.5
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Widnes, WA8 4PG
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence7.2%
Pupils194
P/T Ratio16.7
Top Secondary Schools in Widnes
3 secondary schools in Widnes
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Widnes
1 sixth form colleges in Widnes
Top Independent Schools in Widnes
1 independent schools in Widnes
Frequently Asked Questions
Widnes has 55 schools, including 23 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 28 nurseries, 1 independent schools, 2 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Widnes | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 96% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.27 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 21% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,914 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.