Schools in Winsford
14 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winsford Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (10)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darnhall Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Grange Community Nursery and Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Over Hall Community School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Over St John's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Oak View Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Winsford High Street Community Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Wharton CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebden Green Community School Academy special converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–19 | — |
| Jefferson House Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–18 | — |
| Oaklands School Community special school | Standards maintained (2025) | 11–17 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.