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Oakfield Community Primary School

Edinburgh Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 8BQ

Good

Inspected 29 September 2021

Good
Ofsted
33%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
307
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Oakfield Community Primary School

Oakfield Community Primary School is a community school in Widnes, Halton, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 307 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 September 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Halton →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
307 / 330 (93%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
29 September 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

44%
Free school meals
5.8%
EAL
8.8%
SEN support
14.7%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

33%
Expected standard (RWM)
5%
Higher standard (RWM)
101
Avg reading score
100
Avg maths score

Attendance

6.2%
Overall absence
17.6%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

22
Teachers (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
13.7
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24
20.84
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +8.9 vs 2023/24
£41,939
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 14% on leadership pay
↑ +£814 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,827
Spend per pupil
£9,664
Income per pupil
43%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Edinburgh Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 8BQ
Phone
01514244958
Headteacher
Joanne Makin

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Oakfield Community Primary School?
Oakfield Community Primary School is a community school in Widnes, Halton, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Oakfield Community Primary School have?
Oakfield Community Primary School has 307 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Oakfield Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oakfield Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 September 2021).
How does Oakfield Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
33% of pupils at Oakfield Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Oakfield Community Primary School?
Oakfield Community Primary School is located at Edinburgh Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 8BQ.

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