The Winsford Academy
The Winsford Academy is a secondary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 11–16, in Winsford, CW7, in the Cheshire West and Chester council area. It has 945 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (15 July 2025): Requires improvement in 2 areas, Inadequate in 2 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Requires improvement in 2 areas, Inadequate in 2 areas — inspected 15 July 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Inadequate |
Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
Personal development | Requires improvement |
Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -1.1 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 30.6 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 13.7 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 190 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 945 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 43% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 4.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 17.5% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.91% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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