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Winsford Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Winsford Academy
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- Winsford CW7 2BT
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Some pupils do not achieve as well as they should due to gaps in earlier learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Considerable minority do not behave well, particularly on corridors and during social times.
Academic Progress: Curriculum delivery lacks consistency, affecting student achievement
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' attitudes do not meet expectations; some disengage in lessons
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use their expertise well.
Current Educational Practices: Staff remain alert to new practices with regular safeguarding training.
Strengths and Challenges: Not all teachers ensure secure understanding before new content.
Qualifications and Training: Instability in staffing affects teaching quality; expertise development needed
Current Educational Practices: Support needed for curriculum delivery improvement
Strengths and Challenges: Leadership instability and high vacancies present challenges
Communication: Leaders have systems to check on the quality of education.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Parent Satisfaction: Mixed responses noted with room for improvement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Governors actively oversee school priorities, ensuring accountability
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are effective in handling bullying.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have started standardizing curriculum content.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership roles are temporary; conflict handling processes unclear
Actions for Quality Improvement: Slow to implement changes; substantive appointments are recent
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils learn how to stay safe through assemblies and drop-down days.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Most pupils feel safe, but behaviour standards need consistent application.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Restorative approach in place but inconsistently applied
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Poor peer behavior impacts learning environment
Extracurricular Offerings: Ample enrichment activities including mindfulness clubs, dance, chess, and young carers club.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Encouraged to become active citizens through community projects.
Career Counselling Services: Wealth of careers advice and information with effective links to colleges and employers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Well-informed decisions about next steps aided by adequate support.
Preparation for Sixth Form: High absenteeism hinders preparation for future studies
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support for emotional and learning needs, but academic achievement is variable.
Managing and Supporting SEND: High absence rates for SEND pupils affect learning
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About Us
Winsford Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 1089 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 21% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | - | 15.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 21% | 98% | 27% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.85 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 21% | 27.49% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 40.64% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 25% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 10.1% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 14.72% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.84 | 2.61 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 90.42% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 82.54% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 28.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 26.12% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 8.81% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 19.35% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.35% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 5.69% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.82 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 20% | 33.05% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 45.22% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 13.59% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 18.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.96 | 2.94 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 84.27% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 138 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 80.27% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 27.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 27.5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 8.96% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.58% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.38% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% 1 | 27.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 2 | 43.34% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 29.09% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 2 | 10.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 5 | 17.29% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.35 | 2.9 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 77.83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 121 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 70.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 27.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 23.74% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 8.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.3% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.22% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.65% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% 1 | 25.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 2 | 39.21% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 22.09% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 11 | 9.48% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 9 | 13.88% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.08 | 2.77 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 83% | 74.96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 63% | 63.04% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 21.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 22.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 9.17% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.17% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 3.04% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.78% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 22.97% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 37.35% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 21.79% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 12.15% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 14.12% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 83% | 74.09% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 53.52% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 27.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 23.96% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 6.96% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.96% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.83% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.87% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Winsford Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1