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The Winsford Academy

State school · Winsford, CW7 2BT
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,089 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,089 ·
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester Council

Headteacher

Head

Ms Emma-Jane McLaren

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Winsford High Street Community Primary School 24 %
Darnhall Primary School 12 %
Wharton CofE Primary School 12 %
St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School 10 %
Over Hall Community School 10 %
Grange Community Nursery and Primary School 9 %
Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School 9 %
Over St John's CofE Primary School 5 %
The Oak View Academy 4 %
OtherUnkn 3 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 1 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
27%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
65
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,089
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Grange Lane
Winsford
Cheshire
CW7 2BT
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Telephone: 01606 592300

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://winsford.academy

Local authority: Cheshire West and Chester Council

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School data & information The Winsford Academy Grange Lane, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2BT
1,089 Pupil numbers
43 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
4 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
65 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
27%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
29.30
LA avg.
45.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-1.10 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 2
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 4
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 3
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 189 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 3
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 3
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 172 3
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 189 4
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 2
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 2
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 4
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 3
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 4
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Winsford Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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