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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Academy converter · Winsford · CW7 2JS

Ages 3–11 · 326 pupils · Cheshire West and Chester

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Overall absence

5.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence5.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.3%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.4%
Enrolments in measure
269

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill103%

326 pupils · 315 places

Pupils on roll
326
Boys / girls
167 / 159
School capacity
315
Capacity fill
326 / 315 (103%)
Free school meals
27%
FSM pupils
88
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Shrewsbury
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
The Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Academy Trust (HFNCAT)
Headteacher
Mrs Martine Gum

Location

Address
Woodford Lane
Postcode
CW7 2JS
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

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
15 on roll / 10 capacity

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 3–11, in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester, 326 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 27%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Shrewsbury.

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

  • 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%

    0.1 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%

    0.2 miles away

  • Over Hall Community School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Winsford · CW7 1LX · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS236%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM58.2%

    0.4 miles away

  • Darnhall Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Winsford · CW7 1JL · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 2–11

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

    0.8 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 Martine Gum
Telephone
01606668790
Website
www.stjosephs.cheshire.sch.uk/

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