Lunts Heath Primary School
Widnes, WA8 9RJ · Halton · primary school
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1st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.3/10 against 4,112 of them, against 9.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 62% | 5.73 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 38% | 3.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lunts Heath Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.3 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Reading Buddies, Library Champions, and Playleaders clubs. Sports include The Daily Mile and Sports Day. Music lessons cover ukelele, guitar, keyboard, flute, recorder, violin, and drum kit. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 419 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 are music lessons structured for pupils learning different instruments? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the Playleaders club?
What Ofsted said about Lunts Heath Primary School
Overview
Lunts Heath Primary School is described as an "encouraging and aspirational place where pupils thrive," characterised by an "infectious enthusiasm for learning." The report highlights a "carefully constructed and stimulating curriculum" that enables all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve highly and leave with confidence.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad" and "rich with interesting opportunities," with subject leaders providing "detailed support" to ensure content is delivered as intended.
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with "almost all pupils" becoming "confident and accurate readers" before the end of Year 2.
- Behaviour is "excellent," creating "harmonious" classrooms where pupils are "highly respectful and polite" and learn "free from distractions."
- Personal development is "exceptional," ensuring pupils are "extremely well prepared for their future lives" and understand how to keep safe online.
- Staff benefit from a "positive culture of self-improvement," with rigorous evaluation of all aspects of the school’s work.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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