Wharton CofE Primary School, Winsford

In its own words: "Currently our Ethos group have been working alongside our Worship workers with the RE lead, local church and Headteacher to develop the rewards system that is going to be used throughout school. They have been taking part in regular meetings, researching Biblical figures and relating these back the the Christian values of our school."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, tennis, gymnastics, multi-sports, dance, drama, choir and cooking.

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Wharton CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 43% 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 were similar in 2024 (67% in reading, 38% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Wharton CofE Primary School as their first choice and 51 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Wharton CofE Primary School are Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School (0.3 miles, 51% reading, 51% maths); St. Chad's Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 74% reading, 78% maths); Winsford High Street Community Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 56% reading, 69% maths); and Darnhall Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 59% reading, 65% maths).

Wharton CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Wharton CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 65% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 0% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (0%).

11.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 50 pupils (20.5%) received SEN support and 5 (2%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest railway station is Winsford Rail Station, about 990 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rookery Rise (cnr), 210 metres away.

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.

In 2024/25, Wharton CofE Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.