Kingsway Primary Academy School
Kingsway, Widnes, WA8 7QSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kingsway Primary Academy School is a primary school in Widnes for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Halton. It ranks 17th of 19 primary schools in Widnes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 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 13 September 2023
Pupils at Kingsway Primary Academy School enjoy coming to school. Pupils, including children in the early years, feel happy and safe. This includes pupils in the specially resourced provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), (specially resourced provision). They value the strong relationships that they have with the adults in school. Since joining the multi-academy trust (MAT), the school has raised its expectations of what pupils can and should achieve. Pupils, including those with SEND and those who are disadvantaged, easily rise to these expectations. They work hard in lessons and try their best to succeed. Most pupils achieve well across the curriculum. Pupils behave respectfully towards one another and to adults. From the early years, there is a calm and orderly atmosphere that enables pupils to focus well on their learning. Pupils take full advantage of the wide range of activities that the school provides for them outside the academic curriculum. The school listens to pupils' views on what they want to do. Pupils benefit from opportunities to take part in activities such as rugby, martial arts and being a member of the gospel choir. Pupils also enjoy visiting local farms, theatres and castles. To enhance their learning, the school has invited members of the local community in to talk to pupils. For example, fire officers, authors and a computer scientist have visited the school recently. These experiences help pupils to develop their confidence and broaden their horizons.
What the school should improve
- A small number of pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This means that they are missing out on important learning and all that the school has to offer. The school should continue to build and implement strategies to improve the attendance of these pupils.
- In a small number of subjects, some older pupils have gaps in their subject knowledge. This means that some pupils are not as well prepared for the next stage of learning as they could be. The school should ensure that they address any gaps in pupils' subject knowledge so that they have secure foundations on which to build new information.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
214 pupils on roll, with places for 280
Schools near Kingsway Primary Academy School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 77% met the expected standard |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Fairfield Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Ditton Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WARRINGTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Morris
- Phone
- 01514245031
- Address
- Kingsway, Widnes, WA8 7QS
- Local authority
- Halton
- URN
- 147267
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.