The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 445
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Tomlinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Sandyhill Road, Darnhall, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJefferson House
Independent · Very close
Over Hall Community School
Primary · 731m away
St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 887m away
Oaklands School
Special school · 944m away
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Hebden Green Community School
Special school · 1.4km away
Over St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Darnhall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Darnhall Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Darnhall Primary School?
Darnhall Primary School currently has 445 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Darnhall Primary School take?
Darnhall Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Darnhall Primary School?
Darnhall Primary School is in Winsford, CW7 1JL, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Darnhall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Darnhall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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