Schools in Winsford, North West (2025)
12 schools · 3,611 students · 6 academy, 5 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 244.
Winsford, in North West, has 12 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 3,611 students. By level there are 10 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 6 academy, 5 local authority, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Winsford's schools is 244, above the North West median of 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
11 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Over St John's CofE Primary School (49.5, lower 50% of primary schools nationally), followed by The Oak View Academy (49.3, lower 50% of primary schools nationally), and St. Chad's Church of England Primary School (45.3, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The Winsford Academy (945 students), Winsford High Street Community Primary School (511 students), Darnhall Primary School (440 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Winsford
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 150Over St John's CofE Primary SchoolWinsford · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 135 students
- 249The Oak View AcademyWinsford · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 144 students
- 345St. Chad's Church of England Primary SchoolWinsford · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 175 students
- 439Grange Community Nursery and Primary SchoolWinsford · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 218 students
- 524St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyWinsford · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 326 students
- 623Darnhall Primary SchoolWinsford · Local authority Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 440 students
- 718Wharton CofE Primary SchoolWinsford · Local authority Primary37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 244 students
- 816Winsford High Street Community Primary SchoolWinsford · Local authority Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 511 students
- 913The Winsford AcademyWinsford · Academy Secondary30.6 Attainment 8 · 945 students
- 1013Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary SchoolWinsford · Academy Primary35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 310 students
- 117Over Hall Community SchoolWinsford · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 158 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Over St John's CofE Primary School Winsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 49.5 Lower 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 135 |
| 2 | The Oak View Academy Winsford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 49.3 Lower 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 144 |
| 3 | St. Chad's Church of England Primary School Winsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 45.3 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 175 |
| 4 | Grange Community Nursery and Primary School Winsford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.4 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 218 |
| 5 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Winsford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 23.9 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 326 |
| 6 | Darnhall Primary School Winsford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 22.5 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 440 |
| 7 | Wharton CofE Primary School Winsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 17.8 Lower 50% | 37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 244 |
| 8 | Winsford High Street Community Primary School Winsford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 16.4 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 511 |
| 9 | The Winsford Academy Winsford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 12.7 Lower 50% | 30.6 Attainment 8 | 945 |
| 10 | Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School Winsford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 12.6 Lower 50% | 35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 310 |
| 11 | Over Hall Community School Winsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 7.0 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 158 |
Other schools in Winsford
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Winsford side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Winsford?
Over St John's CofE Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Winsford with a Success Index (England) of 49.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Winsford?
Winsford has 12 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary) educating 3,611 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Winsford?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Winsford is 244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.