Moorfield Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

School Way, Moorfield Road, Widnes, WA8 3HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Moorfield Primary School is a primary school in Widnes for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Halton. It ranks 2nd of 19 primary schools in Widnes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 October 2019, report published 4 November 2019

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 17 December 2024

Pupils thoroughly enjoy attending this school. Relationships here are built on trust and respect. This helps pupils feel safe. Pupils behave very well. They are kind and well mannered. Children in the Reception Year quickly learn the routines and acceptable behaviours. This helps them to settle well into school. This is further developed as pupils move through school and there is a calm and orderly atmosphere, both in lessons and at playtimes. The school has high expectations for all pupils. They try their utmost to live up to these expectations. They work hard and engage fully in their learning. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need to be successful alongside their peers. The school places great importance on pupils' wider development. There is an impressive range of opportunities that are available to nurture pupils' talents and interests. Visits to places of interest bring the curriculum to life and allow pupils to develop their confidence and deepen their understanding. Leadership skills are developed through a carefully thought-out set of responsibilities available to pupils. They understand that by accepting these additional duties, such as anti-bullying ambassadors, they act as role models for the younger pupils. They accept such roles with pride. As a result, pupils are well prepared for life outside school.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

34 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths94%

94%, 32 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

232 pupils on roll, with places for 315

Eligible for free school meals12.5%

12.5%, 14 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.9%

6.9%, 14.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.5%

12.5%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.2%

2.2%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Moorfield Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
Fairfield Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Lunts Heath Primary School0.9 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding84% met the expected standard
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good67% 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
Miss Kathryn Heyes
Address
School Way, Moorfield Road, Widnes, WA8 3HJ
Local authority
Halton
URN
111188

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.