Over St John's CofE Primary School
Delamere Street, Winsford, CW7 2LUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Over St John's CofE Primary 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 2nd of 10 primary schools in Winsford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 July 2019, report published 23 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 May 2024
Pupils are happy, safe and nurtured at Over St John's C of E Primary School. They develop a strong sense of belonging to the school community. Pupils look after each other and respect each other's differences. They welcome new pupils to the school enthusiastically and help them to settle in quickly. Pupils behave well in lessons, when moving around the school and at breaktimes. They work hard and they are resilient when overcoming problems. Pupils take pride in their work. They enjoy the recognition of adults and their peers when they do well. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from an ambitious and carefully designed curriculum which motivates them to do well. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement. These expectations are realised in most subjects. Typically, pupils achieve well. Pupils appreciate the broad wider development offer available to them. They enjoy the visits that enhance the curriculum, including the visit to a local zoo. Pupils readily participate in the wide range of clubs offered by the school. Pupils value the responsibilities that they hold, such as acting as reading champions and playleaders. They spoke confidently about fundamental British values. Pupils learn to be responsible citizens and they are well prepared for growing up in modern Britain.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, on occasion, teachers do not ensure that pupils understand how new learning links with prior knowledge. From time to time, this hinders some pupils from building a deep and rich body of subject knowledge. The school should ensure that teachers are equipped to support pupils to understand how new knowledge builds on what they know already.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
21 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
135 pupils on roll, with places for 147
Schools near Over St John's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| The Oak View Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Grange Community Nursery and Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Over Hall Community School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Winsford High Street Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Snowdon
- Phone
- 01606592608
- Address
- Delamere Street, Winsford, CW7 2LU
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 111263
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.