Jefferson House, Winsford
Jefferson House is an independent school for boys aged 11 to 18 in Winsford. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Jefferson House in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Jefferson House are The Grange School (4.8 miles); OneSchool Global Northwich (4.9 miles); and Cornerstone Academy (5.3 miles, Good).
The Grange SchoolOneSchool Global NorthwichCornerstone Academy
Who goes there
In 2026, 1 pupils (20%) received SEN support and 4 (80%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Winsford Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Swanlow Lane (near), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 148 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cheshire West and Chester (71), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Jefferson House
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Cheshire West and Chester is 7 (the median across 184 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
5 pupils
6 places
1 spare place
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Winsford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Winsford
Across Cheshire West and Chester council
Places available
4,194
Applications
3,482
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All secondary applications across Cheshire West and Chester council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
5
Total Pupils
5
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Jefferson House
What is Jefferson House's Ofsted rating?
Jefferson House was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
Does Jefferson House meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in November 2023, Jefferson House met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Jefferson House?
Jefferson House has around 5 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Jefferson House?
Jefferson House is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Jefferson House?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cheshire West and Chester is 7 (the median across 184 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Jefferson House?
Jefferson House is at The Old Vicarage, Darnhall School Lane, Winsford, CW7 1JT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)