Lunts Heath Primary School, Widnes
Lunts Heath Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Widnes. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 19 schools in Widnes with published results, and 2,040th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Halton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Lunts Heath Primary School in detail
Lunts Heath Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Lunts Heath Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Halton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (86% in reading, 88% in maths).
Getting a place at Lunts Heath Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 67 families put Lunts Heath Primary School as their first choice and 184 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Lunts Heath Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Lunts Heath Primary School are Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths); Fairfield Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 81% reading, 80% maths); Moorfield Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 97% reading, 94% maths); and St Bede's Catholic Junior School (1.1 miles, Good, 71% reading, 77% maths).
Lunts Heath Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolFairfield Primary SchoolMoorfield Primary SchoolSt Bede's Catholic Junior School
What parents say
70 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Lunts Heath Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 92% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (92%).
Who goes there
10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (91%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 50 pupils (11.9%) received SEN support and 12 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Widnes Rail Station, about 980 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cranshaw Lane, 370 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Lunts Heath Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 80 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Halton (166).
Suspensions and exclusions
Lunts Heath Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Lunts Heath Primary School are Wade Deacon High School (0.8 miles) and Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School (1 mile).
Wade Deacon High SchoolSaints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from July 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
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.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Staff have a shared determination to build on its already notable success. The exceptionally positive culture of self-improvement is palpable. All aspects of the school's work are reviewed regularly and evaluated rigorously to ensure that they are highly effective.
The school has applied creativity and ambition in designing and implementing a broad curriculum, rich with interesting opportunities designed to motivate all pupils to learn. In all subjects, from the Reception class to Year 6, the school has reviewed and set out precisely the important knowledge that it wants pupils to learn and remember. The school has focused particular attention on connecting themes across subjects and over time. This helps pupils to make links in their work and to strengthen and deepen their understanding of important concepts.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its July 2014 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
10.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
70 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 86% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
13
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Lunts Heath Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Lunts Heath Primary School.
- Kid's Space LimitedAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Lunts Heath Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Lunts Heath Primary School is in Halton; for families living there:
Apply to Halton for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Halton is 9.5 (the median across 70 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Lunts Heath Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
419 pupils
420 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Widnes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Widnes
Across Halton council
Places available
1,555
Applications
1,158
Got 1st preference
93.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Halton council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
50
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
14.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
419
Total Pupils
214
Boys
205
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
18.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,665
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,020
Per pupil
£2264k
Total funding
£58k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
11.7%
Persistent absence
360
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Lunts Heath Primary School
Questions parents ask about Lunts Heath Primary School
What are SATs results like at Lunts Heath Primary School?
Of the pupils at Lunts Heath Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is Lunts Heath Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lunts Heath Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Lunts Heath Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Lunts Heath Primary School is oversubscribed, Halton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Lunts Heath Primary School?
Lunts Heath Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Lunts Heath Primary School?
Classes at Lunts Heath Primary School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Lunts Heath Primary School?
Lunts Heath Primary School has around 419 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Lunts Heath Primary School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at Lunts Heath Primary School in 2024/25. 11.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lunts Heath Primary School?
Apply through Halton's coordinated admissions process, naming Lunts Heath Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Lunts Heath Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Kid's Space Limited (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Lunts Heath Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Halton is 9.5 (the median across 70 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Lunts Heath Primary School?
Lunts Heath Primary School is at Wedgewood Drive, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 9RJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)