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Over Hall Community School

Academy converter · Winsford · CW7 1LX

Ages 4–11 · 158 pupils · Cheshire West and Chester

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

36%

Overall absence

5.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-03-06

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)36%
Higher standard (RWM)12%
Avg scaled score — reading
101.0
Avg scaled score — maths
101.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)14.8%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
162

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill75%

158 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
158
Boys / girls
81 / 77
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
158 / 210 (75%)
Free school meals
58.2%
FSM pupils
92
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Cheshire Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Hough

Location

Address
Ludlow Close
Postcode
CW7 1LX
Town
Winsford
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
District
Cheshire West and Chester
Constituency
Mid Cheshire
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester, 158 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 58.2%.

Open schools in Winsford
14
Primary schools in Winsford
10
Academies among open schools in Winsford
50% (7)
Open schools in CW7
14
Primary in CW7
10
Open schools in Cheshire West and Chester LA
184
Primary in Cheshire West and Chester LA
131

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WinsfordNear CW7

  • Darnhall Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Winsford · CW7 1JL · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 2–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM39.1%

    0.5 miles away

  • Over St John's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Winsford · CW7 2LU · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM39.3%

    0.5 miles away

  • The Oak View Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Winsford · CW7 2LZ · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 2–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence7.7%
    • FSM45.8%

    0.5 miles away

  • Wharton CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Winsford · CW7 3EP · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS221%
    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM30.3%

    1.4 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Helen Hough
Telephone
01606663650
Website
www.overhall.cheshire.sch.uk/

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