How many pupils does Widnes Academy have?

Widnes Academy has 134 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Widnes Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Widnes Academy is part of WADE DEACON TRUST.

Where is Widnes Academy?

Widnes Academy is located at Cholmondeley Street, Widnes, Halton, WA8 0EL.

Widnes Academy

Cholmondeley Street, Widnes, Halton, WA8 0EL

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

43%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

134

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Widnes Academy

Widnes Academy is an academy sponsor led in Widnes, Halton, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 134 pupils on roll. It is part of WADE DEACON TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Halton →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 134 / 210 (64%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

41.7%

Free school meals

18.9%

EAL

4.5%

SEN support

17.2%

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)

43%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.7%

Overall absence

21.7%

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.

6.3

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

20.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24

4.8

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

£45,207

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,310 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£7,789

Spend per pupil

£8,852

Income per pupil

39%

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: Cholmondeley Street, Widnes, Halton, WA8 0EL
Phone: 01514242799
Head Teacher: Laura Kirchin
Website: www.widnesacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

WADE DEACON TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Widnes Academy?: Widnes Academy is an academy sponsor led in Widnes, Halton, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Widnes Academy have?: Widnes Academy has 134 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Widnes Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 43% of pupils at Widnes Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Widnes Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Widnes Academy is part of WADE DEACON TRUST.
Where is Widnes Academy?: Widnes Academy is located at Cholmondeley Street, Widnes, Halton, WA8 0EL.

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