Is Over St John's CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 9 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 21st of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Over St John's CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 71% of pupils at Over St John's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Over St John's CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Over St John's CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Over St John's CofE Primary School

Delamere Street, Winsford, CW7 2LU

Local ranking21st of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

147

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 9 May 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 71.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 5.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 76.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 71.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 21

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 137
Boys: 58 (43%)
Girls: 77 (57%)
Capacity: 147 (92% full)
SEND: 17.5%
FSM Eligible: 37.2%
EAL: 5.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.1%
SEN Support: 12.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,567/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.4%
White Other: 2.2%
Black African: 2.2%
Asian Chinese: 1.5%
Asian Other: 0.7%

93.4%

White British

2.2%

White Other

2.2%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01606592608

head@overstjohns.cheshire.sch.uk

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Delamere Street

Winsford, North West

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Administrative

URN: 111263
UKPRN: 10070479
Establishment No.: 3135

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