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The Winsford Academy

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The Winsford Academy

Grange Lane, Winsford, CW7 2BT

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,023
Ages
11-16
FSM
43.5%
Attainment 8
30.5
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
30.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
6.7%
Basics 9-5
13.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
13.7%
EBacc APS
2.54
EBacc 9-5
4.7%
EBacc 9-4
5.8%
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About The Winsford Academy

The Winsford Academy is a secondary school in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 30.5. The school has around 1,023 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Grange Lane, Winsford, CW7 2BT | More schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Winsford Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2024 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  2. Nov 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Nov 2022 — Requires improvement
  4. May 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Winsford Academy

What is The Winsford Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Winsford Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Winsford Academy's latest exam results?
The Winsford Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 30.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Winsford Academy located?
The Winsford Academy is a secondary school in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester (CW7 2BT).
How many pupils attend The Winsford Academy?
The Winsford Academy has around 1,023 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Winsford Academy with other schools?
View The Winsford Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cheshire West and Chester.