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Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester · ranked for your family, with the reasons

10 state primary schools within 2 miles and 6 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of CW7, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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The middle of CW7 is the average position of the 21 schools and nurseries we hold in it. Distances are as the crow flies.

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State primary schools near CW7

10 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of CW7, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. The Oak View Academy

    State primary · Winsford · 0.78 miles

    71of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 31% in England

    How it scored 71
    • Resultsmatters13.9 of 20 points

      Top 31% of 14,817 state schools in England: 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.2 of 20 points

      0.78 miles from the middle of CW7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 16.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 17.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Winsford High Street Community Primary School

    State primary · Winsford · 0.17 miles

    66of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.17 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters2.6 of 20 points

      Better than 13% of 14,817 state schools in England: 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.3 of 20 points

      0.17 miles from the middle of CW7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. St. Chad's Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Winsford · 0.37 miles

    66of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.37 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points

      Better than 41% of 14,817 state schools in England: 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.3 of 20 points

      0.37 miles from the middle of CW7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 6.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Over St John's CofE Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Winsford · 0.61 miles

    62of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: top 31% in England · 0.61 miles

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters13.9 of 20 points

      Top 31% of 14,817 state schools in England: 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.9 of 20 points

      0.61 miles from the middle of CW7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 21 of 24. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Over Hall Community School

    State primary · Winsford · 0.70 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 0.70 miles

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters1.2 of 20 points

      Better than 6% of 14,817 state schools in England: 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13 of 20 points

      0.70 miles from the middle of CW7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 8.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School

    State primary · Winsford · 1.1 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 19 on average

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters0.8 of 20 points

      Better than 4% of 14,817 state schools in England: 35% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.3 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of CW7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Darnhall Primary School

    State primary · Winsford · 0.77 miles

    58of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.77 miles

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters3.4 of 20 points

      Better than 17% of 14,817 state schools in England: 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.3 of 20 points

      0.77 miles from the middle of CW7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 8.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Wharton CofE Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Winsford · 0.78 miles

    57of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 0.78 miles

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters1 of 20 points

      Better than 5% of 14,817 state schools in England: 37% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.2 of 20 points

      0.78 miles from the middle of CW7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 3.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Winsford · 0.58 miles

    56of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.58 miles · classes of 25 on average

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters3.8 of 20 points

      Better than 19% of 14,817 state schools in England: 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      No published inspection for this school. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.2 of 20 points

      0.58 miles from the middle of CW7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 3.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Grange Community Nursery and Primary School

    State primary · Winsford · 0.53 miles

    51of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.53 miles · results: better than 47% of schools in England

    How it scored 51
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.7 of 20 points

      0.53 miles from the middle of CW7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 29 of 36. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 4.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near CW7

6 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of CW7, ranked by what matters to you. 2 more were left out by your filters.

  1. St Nicholas Catholic High School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Northwich · 3.9 miles

    64of 100

    Places reached 5.54 miles in 2025 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 38% in England

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters12.5 of 20 points

      Top 38% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.17 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.3 of 20 points

      3.9 miles from the middle of CW7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Year 7 place went to a home 5.54 miles away; this school is 3.93 miles from the middle of CW7, closer than that. Cheshire West and Chester Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 12.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Middlewich High School

    State secondary · Middlewich · 3.4 miles

    52of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2022) · places reached 2.46 miles in 2026 · results: better than 38% of schools in England

    How it scored 52
    • Resultsmatters7.7 of 20 points

      Better than 38% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.14 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.6 of 20 points

      3.3 miles from the middle of CW7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters12.8 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.46 miles away; this school is 3.35 miles from the middle of CW7, further than that. Cheshire East Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 29.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. The Rudheath Senior Academy

    State secondary · Northwich · 4.9 miles

    49of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: better than 33% of schools in England

    How it scored 49
    • Resultsmatters6.7 of 20 points

      Better than 33% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.22 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in January 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.4 of 20 points

      4.9 miles from the middle of CW7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 12.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 61.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. The Winsford Academy

    State secondary · Winsford · 0.42 miles

    46of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.42 miles · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 46
    • Resultsmatters0.2 of 20 points

      Better than 1% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -1.10 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters0 of 20 points

      Ofsted, July 2025: Inadequate. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.3 of 20 points

      0.42 miles from the middle of CW7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 16.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 119.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. The County High School, Leftwich

    State secondary · Northwich · 3.6 miles

    43of 100

    Results: top 13% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 43
    • Resultsmatters17.6 of 20 points

      Top 13% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.60 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, June 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.4 of 20 points

      3.6 miles from the middle of CW7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Year 7 place went to a home 0.64 miles away; this school is 3.64 miles from the middle of CW7, further than that. Cheshire West and Chester Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 15.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Hartford Church of England High School

    State secondary · Church of England · Northwich · 4.0 miles

    42of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 22 on average · results: better than 38% of schools in England

    How it scored 42
    • Resultsmatters7.7 of 20 points

      Better than 38% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.15 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.9 of 20 points

      4.0 miles from the middle of CW7, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 226 of 237. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 22.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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