Schools in Winsford
There are 14 schools in Winsford on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 10 primary and 1 secondary schools, under Cheshire West and Chester local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Winsford (10)
- Darnhall Primary SchoolCommunity school · CW7 1JL
- Grange Community Nursery and Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CW7 2EG
- Over Hall Community SchoolAcademy converter · CW7 1LX
- Over St John's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CW7 2LU
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · CW7 2JS
- St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CW7 4AT
- The Oak View AcademyAcademy sponsor led · CW7 2LZ
- Wharton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CW7 3EP
- Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CW7 3HN
- Winsford High Street Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · CW7 2AU
Secondary schools in Winsford (1)
- The Winsford AcademyAcademy sponsor led · CW7 2BT
Other phases in Winsford (3)
- Hebden Green Community SchoolAcademy special converter · CW7 4EJ
- Jefferson HouseOther independent school · CW7 1JT
- Oaklands SchoolCommunity special school · CW7 1NU
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Winsford?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 14 open schools with a Winsford address (as of 5 June 2026), including 10 primary and 1 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Winsford guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Winsford?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.