Over St John's CofE Primary School, Winsford

In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Over St John's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 74% in Cheshire West and Chester and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 62% in reading and 62% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Over St John's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 58 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Over St John's CofE Primary School are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.1 miles, 59% reading, 57% maths); The Oak View Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); Grange Community Nursery and Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths); and Over Hall Community School (0.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 57% maths).

Over St John's CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

39.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 14 pupils (10.4%) received SEN support and 9 (6.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Over St John's CofE Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Winsford Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is George & Dragon PH (outside), 100 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 160 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.

In 2024/25, Over St John's CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.