Schools in Widnes
There are 32 schools in Widnes on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 20 primary and 3 secondary schools, across 2 local authorities. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Widnes (20)
- All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · WA8 4PG
- Cronton Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter · WA8 5DF
- Ditton Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · WA8 7HD
- Fairfield Primary SchoolCommunity school · WA8 6TH
- Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · WA8 9HS
- Halebank CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · WA8 8UZ
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School & NurseryVoluntary aided school · WA8 5DW
- Kingsway Primary Academy SchoolAcademy sponsor led · WA8 7QS
- Lunts Heath Primary SchoolCommunity school · WA8 9RJ
- Moorfield Primary SchoolCommunity school · WA8 3HJ
- Oakfield Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · WA8 8BQ
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WA8 8JN
- St Basil's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WA8 4SZ
- St Bede's Catholic Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school · WA8 6EL
- St Bede's Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school · WA8 6EL
- St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school · WA8 6DD
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WA8 0BW
- St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WA8 8LD
- St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school · WA8 8TD
- Widnes AcademyAcademy sponsor led · WA8 0EL
Secondary schools in Widnes (3)
- Ormiston Chadwick AcademyAcademy sponsor led · WA8 7HU
- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school · WA8 7DW
- Wade Deacon High SchoolAcademy converter · WA8 7TD
Sixth form / 16-plus in Widnes (1)
- Riverside College HaltonFurther education · WA8 7QQ
Nursery schools in Widnes (3)
- Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · WA8 8DF
- Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · WA8 0BS
- Birchfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · WA8 7TH
Other phases in Widnes (5)
- Ashley High SchoolCommunity special school · WA8 7HG
- Brookfields SchoolAcademy special converter · WA8 3JA
- Chesnut Lodge Special SchoolCommunity special school · WA8 7HF
- Poppy Field SchoolOther independent special school · WA8 6DH
- The Raise AcademyFree schools special · WA8 0BS
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Widnes?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 32 open schools with a Widnes address (as of 5 June 2026), including 20 primary and 3 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Widnes guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Widnes?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.