St. Chad's Church of England Primary School, Winsford

In its own words: "At St Chad’s C of E Primary School our vision is a “Future with Hope” and we are committed to providing a welcoming, calm and stimulating environment in which we can nurture the achievements of every child."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I’m Fiona Davis, and it’s a real privilege to lead this wonderful school community. At St. Chad’s, we believe every child is a unique and precious individual, and it’s our joy to help them grow in confidence, curiosity and character. Our school vision, “A future with hope,” taken from Jeremiah 29:11, lies at the heart of all we do."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include art and film.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at St. Chad's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% 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 fell from 79% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put St. Chad's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St. Chad's Church of England Primary School are Winsford High Street Community Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 56% reading, 69% maths); Darnhall Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 59% reading, 65% maths); Over Hall Community School (0.7 miles, Good, 67% reading, 57% maths); and Wharton CofE Primary School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 63% reading, 43% maths).

St. Chad's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

4.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Winsford Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Denesgate (cnr), 370 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 201 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, St. Chad's Church of England Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 6.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.