All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hough Green Road, Widnes, WA8 4PGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Widnes for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Halton. It ranks 15th of 19 primary schools in Widnes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 September 2023, report published 16 October 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 September 2023
Pupils enjoy being a part of All Saints Upton and they are proud of their school. They know that they are expected to work hard and to succeed. Pupils take pride in their learning. This is reflected in the work that they produce and how keen they are to talk about what they have learned. Pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well in most subjects. They are well prepared for the next stages of their education. Pupils understand and follow the school rules well. Pupils are polite, well-mannered and thoughtful towards each other and staff. The school is built on a strong culture of respect. Pupils, including children in the early years, are happy and they feel safe. They know that staff are there to help them if they have any worries or concerns. Pupils are keen to take part in the vast array of clubs on offer. For example, they enjoy attending judo, multi-sports and cooking club. The school tailors its clubs to suit the needs and interests of pupils with SEND. This helps to develop pupils' wider talents and interests beyond the academic curriculum.
What the school should improve
- A small number of pupils do not build on the positive start they make with reading. This means that their knowledge of authors and books is limited. The school should promote a culture of reading to develop pupils' interest and enjoyment in literature and reading.
- In a small number of subjects, the school is in the process of embedding the detail about what pupils need to know and when this should be taught. This means that, sometimes, staff are unclear about the essential knowledge that pupils should learn over the course of a unit of work. The school should ensure Primary School 3 that, in these remaining subjects, the knowledge that pupils should learn is identified clearly so that staff are clear about the most important knowledge that pupils need for subsequent learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
182 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Basil's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Cronton Church of England Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 65% met the expected standard |
| Oakfield Community Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 33% met the expected standard |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anita Lawson
- Phone
- 01512572450
- Address
- Hough Green Road, Widnes, WA8 4PG
- Local authority
- Halton
- URN
- 131217
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.