Lunts Heath Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Wedgewood Drive, Widnes, WA8 9RJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Lunts Heath Primary School is a primary school in Widnes for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Halton. It ranks 1st of 19 primary schools in Widnes. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 October 2024, report published 21 November 2024

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 October 2024

Lunts Heath Primary School is an encouraging and aspirational place where pupils thrive. Pupils' positive educational experience is reflected in their infectious enthusiasm for learning. Pupils are keen to reach the high expectations that staff have of them. Right from the start of their time in the early years, pupils benefit from a carefully constructed and stimulating curriculum, which is delivered consistently well. As a result, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve highly in a wide range of subjects. This means that they take the next step of their education with confidence. Pupils forge strong relationships with the staff and with each other. This helps them to feel safe and secure. They are encouraged to talk about any of their worries and are offered the support that they need to engage positively in school life. Pupils are friendly and articulate. Behaviour across the school is excellent. Pupils appreciate the wide range of clubs on offer, where they develop their interests and talents. Pupils are excited about experiences such as residential visits and trips to local theatres and museums. By taking on special roles, such as school ambassadors, pupils learn how to represent their classmates and make an active contribution to the success of their school.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

61 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths84%

84%, 22 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths20%

20%, 12 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

419 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals10%

10%, 16.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.7%

1.7%, 19.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.9%

11.9%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Lunts Heath Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Fairfield Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Moorfield Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good94% met the expected standard
St Bede's Catholic Junior School1 mileOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard
St Bede's Catholic Infant School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr David Paton
Address
Wedgewood Drive, Widnes, WA8 9RJ
Local authority
Halton
URN
111199

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.