Wincham Community Primary School
88%
Capacity
277
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Wincham Community Primary School
Wincham Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cheshire West and Chester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 277 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Wincham Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Boot, it falls under Cheshire West and Chester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5593rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 48th out of 110 in Cheshire West and Chester.
Wincham Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 47 applications for 23 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
Wincham Community Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wincham Community Primary School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Choir, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, Wincham Community 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Street, Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 6EP |
| Headteacher | Matthew Boot |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Number of Pupils | 277 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.7% |
| School Capacity | 277 / 315 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5593rd of 13,686
Nationally
807th of 2,065
In North West
48th 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
67%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
67%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
47
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Street, Northwich
Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 6EP
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