Moorfield Primary School
Widnes, WA8 3HJ · Halton · primary school
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4th 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 — 9.0/10 against 4,305 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 94.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moorfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 94.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 12.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego Club, Rock Choir, Craft club, and Dance. Sports include Dodgeball, KS1 Football, Year 3/4 Football, and KS2 Rugby. The school offers Forest School trips and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 232 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the after-school club? How does the Forest School trip fit into the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Moorfield Primary School
Overview
Moorfield Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils thoroughly enjoy attending, benefiting from relationships built on trust and respect that help them feel safe. The school maintains a calm and orderly atmosphere with high expectations for behaviour and learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "coherently planned and ambitious," particularly in English and mathematics, with clear knowledge and skills identified from early years to Year 6.
- Staff deliver the phonics programme well, ensuring most pupils read fluently by the end of Year 2, with effective support for those finding reading difficult.
- Systems to identify the specific needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "highly effective," enabling them to learn successfully alongside peers.
- Attendance rates are high due to rigorous tracking and working with families to provide support when individual attendance falls below accepted levels.
- Governors "hold leaders to account effectively" and are committed to the school’s continued improvement, while staff appreciate the support provided for their roles.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum does not always do enough to develop pupils’ skills in oracy and vocabulary, meaning some struggle to confidently explain their learning or answer questions.
- The school should continue to prioritise the development of oracy throughout the curriculum to enable pupils to talk more confidently about their learning in a range of contexts.
Safeguarding
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 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 94% |
| 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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