Halebank CofE Primary School vs Oakfield Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halebank CofE Primary School
Widnes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
Oakfield Community Primary School
Widnes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
291 students
| Measure | Halebank CofE Primary School Widnes, North West | Oakfield Community Primary School Widnes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2162 of 2,286 | #2037 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15227 of 15,697 | #14569 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 89 | 291 |
| Pupils on roll | 89 | 291 |
| Free school meals | 59.6% | 45.6% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 88.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Widnes | Widnes |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.halebank.halton.sch.uk | www.oakfieldwidnes.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oakfield Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.0 vs 10.3).
- •Halebank CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46% vs 33%).
- •Oakfield Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Oakfield Community Primary School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 89.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Halebank CofE Primary School better than Oakfield Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakfield Community Primary School ranks higher (16.0 vs 10.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Halebank CofE Primary School and Oakfield Community Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Widnes and Widnes in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Halebank CofE Primary School: 89. Oakfield Community Primary School: 291. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Halebank CofE Primary School and Oakfield Community Primary School rank in North West?
Halebank CofE Primary School is 2162nd of 2,286 and Oakfield Community Primary School is 2037th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).