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Wincham Community Primary School

Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 6EPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#5,593
of 13,686 nationally

About Wincham Community Primary School

Wincham Community Primary School is a state primary in Cheshire West and Chester, a local authority with 128 primary schools. It ranks 45th among them, placing it comfortably in the top half of the area. The top three schools in the LA are Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School, Delamere CofE Primary Academy, and Childer Thornton Primary School, each scoring 90 or above on the ranking metric. Wincham’s own score of 67 reflects solid, if not top-tier, performance. The school is led by headteacher Matthew Boot and serves 277 pupils, with capacity for 315, so it is not yet full. It is a mixed, non-religious school with a nursery provision for children from age three. Oversubscription is notable: for the 2025/26 intake, 47 families applied for 23 places, with all 23 first-preference applicants receiving offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.04. This suggests strong local demand.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChurch Street, Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 6EP
HeadteacherMatthew Boot
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Number of Pupils277
Free School Meals (FSM)8.7%
School Capacity277 / 315 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallGymnasiumForest SchoolLibraryArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketNetballGymnasticsSwimmingTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessChoirDramaScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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AutismDyslexiaMental Health

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Wincham Community Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.