All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Widnes, WA8 4PG · Halton · primary school
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35th of 47 primary schools in Halton we can score, 49 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.0/10 against 881 of them, against 2.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir and reading clubs, or take part in football and swimming.
Getting in
The published school roll is 182 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between current results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Pupils at All Saints Upton are described as proud, polite, and keen to learn, benefiting from a "strong culture of respect." The school has significantly improved since its previous inspection, with leaders ensuring staff well-being and providing high-quality support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well ordered" and "carefully designed," ensuring pupils build essential knowledge logically in most subjects.
- Teachers "skilfully check on what pupils know and remember," helping pupils, including those with SEND, to develop knowledge successfully over time.
- Phonics teaching is delivered with "considerable expertise," with staff providing effective support to help struggling readers catch up quickly.
- Pupils receive "high-quality pastoral support," learning to stay safe online and developing into "tolerant and respectful" citizens who value diversity.
- Leaders work closely with parents to ensure they are "fully equipped to best support their children with their learning."
Areas to improve
- The school should promote a stronger culture of reading, as some pupils do not build on their early reading success, resulting in limited knowledge of authors and books.
- In a small number of subjects, the school must clearly identify the essential knowledge pupils need to learn, as staff are sometimes unclear about what should be taught.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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