Over St John's CofE Primary School vs The Oak View Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 292 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
The Oak View Academy
Winsford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
144 students
| Measure | Over St John's CofE Primary School Winsford, North West | The Oak View Academy Winsford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1007 of 2,286 | #1015 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8115 of 15,697 | #8170 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 135 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 135 | 144 |
| Free school meals | 39.3% | 45.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.8% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 6% |
| 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.oak-view-academy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (49.5 vs 49.3).
- •The Oak View Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •The Oak View Academy is the larger school with 144 students compared with 135.
- •Over St John's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while The Oak View 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 The Oak View Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Over St John's CofE Primary School and The Oak View Academy?
About 292 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. The Oak View Academy: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Over St John's CofE Primary School and The Oak View Academy rank in North West?
Over St John's CofE Primary School is 1007th of 2,286 and The Oak View Academy is 1015th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).