Over Hall Community School

Primary
Academy
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Ludlow Close, Winsford, CW7 1LXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Over Hall Community School is a primary school in Winsford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. It ranks 10th of 10 primary schools in Winsford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 March 2024, report published 29 April 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

21 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths38%

38%, 24 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score100

100, 5 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

158 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals58.2%

58.2%, 31.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.5%

9.5%, 12.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.6%

19.6%, 4.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7%

7%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Over Hall Community School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	50% met the expected standard
Darnhall Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	49% met the expected standard
Over St John's CofE Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	71% met the expected standard
The Oak View Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	71% met the expected standard
Grange Community Nursery and Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	63% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: EXPEDITIONS SCHOOLS
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Hough
Phone: 01606663650
Website: overhall.cheshire.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Ludlow Close, Winsford, CW7 1LX
Local authority: Cheshire West and Chester
URN: 140097

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.