SchoolScoresThe Oak View Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
Whitby's Lane, Winsford, CW7 2LZ
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 February 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Winsford comparisons use the 5 of its 10 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Winsford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Winsford. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Winsford. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Winsford. Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 33rd highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheshire West and Chester. Higher than 47% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | – | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 23 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Winsford. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 85% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Winsford. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Winsford figures pool parents at the Winsford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
17 pupils in this year group.
71% — 10 points above the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cheshire West and Chester. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 41 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 10 places for social, emotional and mental health needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in Winsford. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 50.0% | 20.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in Winsford. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools in Winsford. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.4% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 6th highest of 10 state primary schools in Winsford. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Winsford. Lower than 1% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Winsford. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 22.4% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Winsford. Lower than 2% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 16.9 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Winsford. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 10 state primary schools in Winsford. Higher than 10% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.6 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 10 state primary schools in Winsford. Higher than 6% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.3 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Winsford. Higher than 86% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 27.0% | 9.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Over St John's CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grange Community Nursery and Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Over Hall Community School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Winsford High Street Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Darnhall Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Chad's CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wharton CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitegate CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Oak View Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Oak View Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 February 2024.
How did The Oak View Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Oak View Academy?
72% of the 29 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend The Oak View Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Oak View Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 26 families put The Oak View Academy as their first choice for 27 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 26 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140664.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.