Over St John's CofE Primary School
93%
Capacity
137
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Over St John's CofE Primary School
Over St John's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cheshire West and Chester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 137 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 147 places).
Ofsted has rated Over St John's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Snowdon, it falls under Cheshire West and Chester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10337th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 82nd out of 110 in Cheshire West and Chester.
Over St John's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 18 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
Over St John's CofE Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.8/5 from 8 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Over St John's CofE Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Gymnastics, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, Over St John's CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Delamere Street, Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester, CW7 2LU |
| Headteacher | Emma Snowdon |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Number of Pupils | 137 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.2% |
| School Capacity | 137 / 147 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 May 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10337th of 13,686
Nationally
1512th of 2,065
In North West
82nd of 110
In Cheshire West and Chester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
52%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Delamere Street, Winsford
Cheshire West and Chester, CW7 2LU
Delamere Street, Winsford
Cheshire West and Chester, CW7 2LU
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