Schools in WIDNES
32 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Deacon High School Academy converter | Outstanding (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (20)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cronton Church of England Primary Academy Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Voluntary aided school | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 5–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ditton Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Fairfield Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Kingsway Primary Academy School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Moorfield Primary School Community school | Good (2019) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2019) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Basil's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2019) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School Voluntary aided school | Good (2020) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Widnes Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Oakfield Community Primary School Community school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Halebank CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Lunts Heath Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (9)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–4 | — |
| Birchfield Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–5 | — |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Community special school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–16 | — |
| Ashley High School Community special school | Standards maintained (2025) | 11–19 | — |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School Local authority nursery school | No overall grade (2025) | 2–4 | — |
| Brookfields School Academy special converter | No overall grade (2024) | 2–11 | — |
| Poppy Field School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 4–19 | — |
| Riverside College Halton Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| The Raise Academy Free schools special | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.