Kingsway Primary Academy School

A good academy sponsor led school in Halton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kingsway Primary Academy School.

Widnes, WA87QS Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 September 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Kingsway
Widnes, WA87QS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147267
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Kingsway, Widnes, WA8 7QS
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WARRINGTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
280 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
243
Free School Meals
75.9% (184 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
14.4% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
34.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 99.0 100.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
243 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.5 per year)

Up 3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together We Forge Our Tomorrows"

Children First Resilience Pioneering

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Kingsway Primary Academy. The Executive Headteacher states that the education provided will enable pupils to reach their academic potential and to progress confidently, emphasising endless possibilities, nurturing, and inviting visits to the school.

Admissions Criteria

Halton Local Authority is the admission authority for all Community and Voluntary Controlled schools in Halton. Details regarding how to apply for a place at this school, the oversubscription criteria used when the school has more applications than places available and further information regarding the admissions process, can be found online here.

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