Schools across Halton
Local authority · 70 schools across 7 towns
70
49 primary · 7 secondary
18,375
86% capacity used
23
4 outstanding · 19 good
21,420
3,045 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
73.7%
KS2 Maths
70.7%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
1,728 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,538 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
7.1%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
19.6%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
61
2024/25
Absence trend across Halton schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
58%
Plans Issued
208
Assessment Requests
492
Tribunal Cases
5
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
23
Lodged
(1.5%)
22
Heard
11
Successful
(50%)
Primary (infant classes)
15
Lodged
(1.1%)
14
Heard
4
Successful
(29%)
Secondary
115
Lodged
(7.2%)
112
Heard
34
Successful
(30%)
Total
138
Lodged
(4.3%)
134
Heard
45
Successful
(34%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.