Halebank CofE Primary School, based in Widnes, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Halebank CofE Primary School currently has around 93 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 41.9% boys and 58.1% girls. Around 61.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.5%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Heathview Road, Widnes, WA8 8UZ |
| Website: | www.halebank.halton.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01514255798 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Halton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Claire Warner |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 111244 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 105 |
| Number of Pupils: | 93 |
| Number of Boys: | 39 |
| Number of Girls: | 54 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27% | 8.2% |
| White British | 93.50% | 87 |
| Other White | 3.20% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School Dundalk Road , WA8 8DF | 3out of 4 | 2,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halebank CofE Primary School Heathview Road , Halebank WA8 8UZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Junior School St Michael's Road , WA8 8TD | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Infant School St Michael's Road , WA8 8TD | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School St Michael's Road , WA8 8TD | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Junior School Clincton View , WA8 8JN | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 3out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bankfield School Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | - not rated | 2,877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Fisher and More High School Milton Avenue , WA8 7XW | - not rated | 3,085 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Lodge 174 Hale Road , Ditton WA8 8SZ | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 2,697 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 2,903 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.