The Oak View Academy, Winsford

In its own words: "At Oak View Academy, we are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all of our pupils so they can learn in a calm and purposeful atmosphere. We believe that all children, regardless of their background can succeed through the belief and expectations that our staff promote across the school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a privilege to be Headteacher at Oak View Academy, where we are proud to put children first. We are a vibrant, inclusive and family-orientated school with a strong community ethos. Our fantastic team of staff, dedicated governors, and supportive parents work together to inspire and nurture our happy, engaged children."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cross-country, dance, choir and art.

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at The Oak View Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 88% 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 75% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put The Oak View Academy as their first choice and 41 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 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 The Oak View Academy are Over St John's CofE Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.2 miles, 59% reading, 57% maths); Grange Community Nursery and Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths); and Over Hall Community School (0.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 57% maths).

The Oak View Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

The Oak View Academy is one of 14 schools run by North West Academies Trust Limited, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

37.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 4.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 31 pupils (21.5%) received SEN support and 10 (6.9%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The Oak View Academy has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs: 10 places, 5 pupils on roll.

The Oak View Academy had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 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 2.2 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St John's Church (outside), 170 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 145 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, The Oak View Academy issued 26 suspensions, 16.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.