St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Woodford Lane, Winsford, CW7 2JSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Winsford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. It ranks 6th of 10 primary schools in Winsford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 April 2014, report published 29 April 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

46 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths50%

50%, 12 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths2%

2%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

326 pupils on roll, with places for 315

Eligible for free school meals27%

27%, 0.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language11.3%

11.3%, 10.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.2%

13.2%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan8.3%

8.3%, 2.3 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Over St John's CofE Primary School	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	71% met the expected standard
The Oak View Academy	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	71% met the expected standard
Grange Community Nursery and Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	63% met the expected standard
Over Hall Community School	0.4 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: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Miss Victoria Johnson
Phone: 01606668790
Website: stjosephs.cheshire.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Woodford Lane, Winsford, CW7 2JS
Local authority: Cheshire West and Chester
URN: 150173

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.