The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 406
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 12.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mr Robin Cole (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Firdale Road, Winnington, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4AZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCharles Darwin Community Primary School
Primary · 512m away
Greenbank School
Special school · 902m away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 938m away
St Nicholas Catholic High School
Secondary · 938m away
Hartford Church of England High School
Secondary · 981m away
Cloughwood School
Special school · 1.2km away
Cloughwood Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School?
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School currently has 406 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School take?
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School?
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School is in Northwich, CW8 4AZ, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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