Lunts Heath Primary School

A not judged community school school in Halton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lunts Heath Primary School.

Widnes, WA89RJ Ofsted: Not Judged Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 76.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
15 October 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wedgewood Drive
Widnes, WA89RJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111199
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Wedgewood Drive, Widnes, WA8 9RJ
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
418
Free School Meals
8.6% (36 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.7% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
76.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
15.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
76.0 (+17.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
418 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Developing Leaders for change"

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Dave Paton welcomes visitors and invites engagement via the website; emphasizes a friendly, supportive and caring environment; values listening to children’s views, inclusivity, resilience, and developing leaders for the future.

Curriculum Highlights

Mathematics English Science Computing History Geography Religious Education Design Technology Music PSHEE Physical Education Art Modern Foreign Languages - French

Admissions Criteria

Applications for a September 2026 start are made online via the Local Authority using their online admissions service. The deadline for applications is 31 October 2025. The school runs Open Afternoons/visits (e.g., 14 October 2025 5:30–6:30pm and 15 October 2025 1:30–2:45pm) with daytime tours on multiple dates (25 Sept, 9 Oct, 14 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec). Parents/Carers should contact the school office to book. Information and booklets about Primary admission (e.g., Primary Flyer 2026) are provided; applications are submitted through Halton Borough Council’s admissions process.

Financial Information

Our cost for 2025 will be £3.10 per day.

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