Over St John's CofE Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 230 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Over St John's CofE Primary School
Winsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
135 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Winsford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
326 students
| Measure | Over St John's CofE Primary School Winsford, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Winsford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1007 of 2,286 | #1814 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8115 of 15,697 | #13392 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 135 | 326 |
| Pupils on roll | 135 | 326 |
| Free school meals | 39.3% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 91.8% | 103.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Winsford | Winsford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.overstjohns.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.stjosephs.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Over St John's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.5 vs 23.9).
- •Over St John's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 50%).
- •Over St John's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 326 students compared with 135.
- •Over St John's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Over St John's CofE Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Over St John's CofE Primary School ranks higher (49.5 vs 23.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Over St John's CofE Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 230 m in a straight line, between Winsford and Winsford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Over St John's CofE Primary School: 135. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 326. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Over St John's CofE Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Over St John's CofE Primary School is 1007th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1814th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).