The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 137
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 37.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Emma Snowdon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Delamere Street, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt. Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
The Oak View Academy
Primary · Very close
Grange Community Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 305m away
The Winsford Academy
Secondary · 636m away
Oaklands School
Special school · 839m away
Over Hall Community School
Primary · 859m away
Winsford High Street Community Primary School
Primary · 962m away
Questions parents ask
What is Over St John's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Over St John's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Over St John's CofE Primary School?
Over St John's CofE Primary School currently has 137 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Over St John's CofE Primary School take?
Over St John's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Over St John's CofE Primary School?
Over St John's CofE Primary School is in Winsford, CW7 2LU, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Over St John's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Over St John's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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