Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
Northwich, CW8 4AZ · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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79th of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester we can score, 129 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,263 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 4.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 13.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.8 out of 10 nationally. The most recent inspection took place in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening, Construction, and Pop Clubs, alongside Athletics, Netball, and Yoga. Arts options include Art and Writing Clubs. Trips range from the World Museum and Jodrell Bank to Go Ape and BeWILDerwood. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the roll matching capacity exactly, how does the school manage entry-year availability? How does the curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School fulfils the "Expected standard" across all inspection categories. The report describes a "happy, safe and supportive environment" where pupils are "well cared for and valued." Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" that prepares pupils well for their next steps in education, with attendance levels typically above the national average.
Strengths
- Pupils make "secure progress through the curriculum" and generally learn important knowledge across subjects, helping them "make connections in their learning."
- Attendance is prioritised effectively, with levels "typically above the national average" and a low proportion of pupils missing too much school.
- Pupils behave well, treating others with kindness; "bullying and unkind behaviour are rare" and are dealt with swiftly when they occur.
- The early years curriculum is "ambitious," with a strong focus on vocabulary and phonics, ensuring children are "well prepared for key stage 1."
- Inclusion is central to the school’s ethos, with leaders skilfully identifying and addressing barriers to learning for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers use "consistently high-quality approaches to develop pupils’ handwriting" to support fluency in writing, as this is not yet consistently developed across key stage 1.
- Support in lessons for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities must be "precisely matched to pupils’ needs" in all instances, as inconsistent support currently limits achievement for some.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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