Schools in Widnes, North West (2025)
23 schools · 9,002 students · 16 local authority, 7 academy · median Pupils on roll 233.
Widnes, in North West, has 23 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 9,002 students. By level there are 20 primary, 3 secondary; by sector 16 local authority, 7 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Widnes's schools is 233, below the North West median of 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
23 of the 23 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Lunts Heath Primary School (90.1, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Moorfield Primary School (86.3, top 10% of primary schools nationally), and Wade Deacon High School (76.1, top 25% of secondary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Wade Deacon High School (1,658 students), Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School (1,337 students), Ormiston Chadwick Academy (884 students).
Ranked schools in Widnes
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 190Lunts Heath Primary SchoolWidnes · Local authority Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 419 students
- 286Moorfield Primary SchoolWidnes · Local authority Primary94% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 232 students
- 376Wade Deacon High SchoolWidnes · Academy Secondary54.0 Attainment 8 · 1,658 students
- 470Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolWidnes · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 414 students
- 570Holy Family Catholic Primary School & NurseryWidnes · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 668Cronton Church of England Primary AcademyWidnes · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 233 students
- 767St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolWidnes · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 236 students
- 858Fairfield Primary SchoolWidnes · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 582 students
- 953St Bede's Catholic Junior SchoolWIDNES · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 306 students
- 1052St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary SchoolWidnes · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 167 students
- 1151St Bede's Catholic Infant SchoolWidnes · Local authority Primary– · 223 students
- 1246St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery SchoolWidnes · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 253 students
- 1343Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary SchoolWidnes · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 190 students
- 1437St Basil's Catholic Primary SchoolWidnes · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 223 students
- 1536St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolWidnes · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 1630Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High SchoolWidnes · Local authority Secondary41.4 Attainment 8 · 1,337 students
- 1729Ormiston Chadwick AcademyWidnes · Academy Secondary41.2 Attainment 8 · 884 students
- 1825Widnes AcademyWidnes · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 127 students
- 1922Ditton Primary SchoolWidnes · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 322 students
- 2018All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolWidnes · Local authority Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 182 students
- 2116Oakfield Community Primary SchoolWidnes · Local authority Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 291 students
- 2214Kingsway Primary Academy SchoolWidnes · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 2310Halebank CofE Primary SchoolWidnes · Local authority Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 89 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lunts Heath Primary School Widnes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 90.1 Top 10% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 419 |
| 2 | Moorfield Primary School Widnes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 86.3 Top 10% | 94% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 232 |
| 3 | Wade Deacon High School Widnes · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 76.1 Top 25% | 54.0 Attainment 8 | 1,658 |
| 4 | Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School Widnes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 69.8 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 414 |
| 5 | Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery Widnes · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 69.7 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 6 | Cronton Church of England Primary Academy Widnes · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 67.9 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 233 |
| 7 | St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Widnes · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 66.8 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 236 |
| 8 | Fairfield Primary School Widnes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 58.2 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 582 |
| 9 | St Bede's Catholic Junior School WIDNES · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 53.4 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 306 |
| 10 | St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School Widnes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 52.1 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 167 |
| 11 | St Bede's Catholic Infant School Widnes · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Local authority | 51.0 Top 50% | – | 223 |
| 12 | St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School Widnes · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 46.3 Lower 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 253 |
| 13 | Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Widnes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 42.8 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 190 |
| 14 | St Basil's Catholic Primary School Widnes · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 36.8 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 223 |
| 15 | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Widnes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 36.3 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 16 | Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Widnes · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 30.0 Lower 50% | 41.4 Attainment 8 | 1,337 |
| 17 | Ormiston Chadwick Academy Widnes · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 29.2 Lower 50% | 41.2 Attainment 8 | 884 |
| 18 | Widnes Academy Widnes · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 25.4 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 127 |
| 19 | Ditton Primary School Widnes · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 21.5 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 322 |
| 20 | All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Widnes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 17.9 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 182 |
| 21 | Oakfield Community Primary School Widnes · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 16.0 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 291 |
| 22 | Kingsway Primary Academy School Widnes · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 13.8 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 23 | Halebank CofE Primary School Widnes · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 10.3 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Widnes side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Widnes?
Lunts Heath Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Widnes with a Success Index (England) of 90.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Widnes?
Widnes has 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) educating 9,002 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Widnes?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Widnes is 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.