Oakfield Community Primary School
Widnes, WA8 8BQ · Halton · primary school
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42nd 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 — 2.0/10 against 1,429 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oakfield Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils have access to swimming and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 291 pupils against a stated capacity of 330. 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 literacy? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Oakfield Community Primary School
Overview
Oakfield Community Primary School fosters a "caring and nurturing ethos" where pupils feel valued, safe, and well-prepared for life in modern Britain. While personal development and wellbeing are of a "strong standard," the report identifies that attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics remains below national averages due to persistent gaps in basic knowledge.
Strengths
- The personal, social, health and economic curriculum is "very high quality," helping pupils develop "positive values" and a "secure sense of right and wrong."
- Pupils are "extremely well prepared for the diversity of life in modern Britain," with a sophisticated understanding of British values, faiths, and equalities.
- The wider offer for personal development is "extensive," ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs, experience diverse activities like music and theatre.
- Staff create a "calm and positive environment" where bullying is not tolerated and pupils increasingly manage their own emotions and behaviours.
- The early years curriculum is "carefully sequenced," with phonics taught well to ensure children are "well prepared for their move to Year 1."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers address gaps in pupils’ knowledge in English and mathematics with consistency to support achievement.
- A more consistent approach is needed to develop pupils’ handwriting to improve presentation and fluency in writing.
- Those responsible for governance should improve their strategic oversight of the school’s improvement work to ensure pupils learn and achieve well.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 35% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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