Fairfield Primary School
Peelhouse Lane, Widnes, WA8 6THOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fairfield Primary School is a primary school in Widnes for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Halton. It ranks 5th of 19 primary schools in Widnes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 January 2015, report published 3 February 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 February 2024
This school has high ambitions for pupils' academic success. These aspirations extend to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils at this school flourish academically, personally and socially. The school has given careful thought to the school environment which is a haven for the whole school community. Pupils know and follow the school's rules. They are polite and respectful towards adults and to each other. Staff care for pupils deeply and do their best to ensure that they develop and grow in an environment where they feel happy. Pupils enjoy coming to school and they behave well during lessons. Pupils said that they feel lucky to be a part of the learning community. The school ensures that pupils are at the heart of all that it does. Pupils are entrusted with meaningful positions of responsibility, for example as safety officers, debate officers and school councillors. They carry out these roles diligently and they talk with pride about what they have achieved. The curriculum is enriched through an array of clubs and activities, including sports, crafts, music and computing. This helps to make the school a vibrant place. Pupils enjoy a range of trips and visits that help to bring their learning to life. They told inspectors that these rich experiences help to make their time at school memorable and exciting.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not ensure that pupils have sufficient opportunities to recap and recall previous learning. This means that some pupils are less confident in recalling learning from previous years. The school should ensure that it provides pupils with more opportunities for pupils to recap and recall previous learning so that they have secure foundations on which to build new information.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
90 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
582 pupils on roll, with places for 620
Schools near Fairfield Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Kingsway Primary Academy School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Vicky Pierce
- Phone
- 01514240123
- Address
- Peelhouse Lane, Widnes, WA8 6TH
- Local authority
- Halton
- URN
- 111197
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.