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The Winsford Academy
Grange Lane, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2BT, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.0 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,023
Capacity
1,312
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 30.6, the academic performance is significantly below the national average, and only 29% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Although parent satisfaction is moderate at 56%, the recent Ofsted report indicates the school requires improvement, which may be a concern for prospective families. Limited data on other performance metrics suggests potential areas for growth and development.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 30.6 | Bottom 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 29% | Bottom 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 14% | Bottom 1% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 14% | Bottom 10% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 6% | Bottom 10% UK |
Parent View (169 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of subjects
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
My child makes good progress
67%
Progress is communicated
65%
My child feels safe
64%
My child is happy
64%
School has high expectations
59%
I'd recommend this school
56%
School supports development
53%
School keeps me informed
49%
Behaviour is good
46%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.1%
White Other1.7%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
White Irish0.6%
Black African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.19513, -2.53586 · CW7 2BT
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN136184
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewinsford.academy/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Winsford Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Winsford Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2022.
Is The Winsford Academy a good school?
The Winsford Academy scores 1.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Winsford Academy?
Based on 169 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Winsford Academy receives a satisfaction score of 57% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Winsford Academy in GCSEs?
The Winsford Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 30.6. 29% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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