Darnhall Primary School
URN: 111133 • Winsford CW7 1JL
Overview
- Name
- Darnhall Primary School
- URN
- 111133
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Tomlinson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01606593315
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sandyhill Road, Winsford CW7 1JL
Summary
Darnhall Primary School, located in Winsford, Cheshire, is a community school that caters to a diverse student population of 445 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 405. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and positive learning environment, emphasising strong relationships and core values such as Friendship, Responsibility, and Fairness. Headteacher Mrs Sarah Tomlinson highlights the importance of fostering a love of learning through collaboration between home and school.
The curriculum at Darnhall is broad and engaging, designed to excite students and prepare them for future educational stages. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, educational visits, and opportunities for community involvement. Additionally, Darnhall provides wraparound care, including an affordable breakfast club and after-school childcare service, ensuring support for families.
Darnhall Primary School also features the Owl Class, a resourced provision catering to children with additional needs. This class focuses on creating a warm, supportive environment while delivering tailored educational experiences that promote both academic success and emotional well-being.
The curriculum at Darnhall is broad and engaging, designed to excite students and prepare them for future educational stages. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, educational visits, and opportunities for community involvement. Additionally, Darnhall provides wraparound care, including an affordable breakfast club and after-school childcare service, ensuring support for families.
Darnhall Primary School also features the Owl Class, a resourced provision catering to children with additional needs. This class focuses on creating a warm, supportive environment while delivering tailored educational experiences that promote both academic success and emotional well-being.
Useful links
- Calendar (calendar)
- School Spider (other)
- OFSTED Website (other)
- https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/25449609.darnhall-primary-school-goes-extra-mile-families/ (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 405
- Pupils
- 445
- Boys
- 226
- Girls
- 219
- FSM %
- 38.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 445 | 226 | 219 | 405 | 38.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 446 | 236 | 210 | 405 | 40.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 403 | 206 | 197 | 405 | 42.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 403 | 206 | 197 | 405 | 42.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 365 | 184 | 181 | 405 | 43.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 349 | 180 | 169 | 405 | 36.60 |
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