The Winsford Academy
URN: 136184 • Winsford CW7 2BT
Overview
- Name
- The Winsford Academy
- URN
- 136184
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HALLIARD TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 38.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma-Jane McLaren (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01606592300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grange Lane, Winsford CW7 2BT
Summary
The Winsford Academy, located in Winsford, Cheshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,023 students and a capacity of 1,312. As part of The Halliard Trust, the school is committed to fostering a community where students can learn, grow, and succeed together. The academy's mission emphasizes inspirational teaching and high aspirations for all students, underpinned by core values of aspiration, respect, responsibility, resilience, and kindness.
The curriculum at Winsford Academy is designed to be broad and balanced, ensuring that all students, including those with special educational needs, receive appropriate support to thrive alongside their peers. The school places a strong emphasis on the transition to secondary education, offering guidance and assistance to help students adjust smoothly to their new environment.
In addition to academic success, Winsford Academy prioritizes the development of personal qualities and skills essential for future success in society. The school encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for prospective parents to visit and learn more about the academy's facilities and community engagement.
The curriculum at Winsford Academy is designed to be broad and balanced, ensuring that all students, including those with special educational needs, receive appropriate support to thrive alongside their peers. The school places a strong emphasis on the transition to secondary education, offering guidance and assistance to help students adjust smoothly to their new environment.
In addition to academic success, Winsford Academy prioritizes the development of personal qualities and skills essential for future success in society. The school encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for prospective parents to visit and learn more about the academy's facilities and community engagement.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- YONDR (download)
- Prospectus (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Website Terms of Use (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Verdin High School (45.2)
- Woodford Lodge High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HALLIARD TRUST
- Capacity
- 1312
- Pupils
- 1023
- Boys
- 520
- Girls
- 503
- FSM %
- 43.50
- Open date
- 2010-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1023 | 520 | 503 | 1312 | 43.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1089 | 549 | 540 | 1312 | 42.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1048 | 542 | 506 | 1312 | 36.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1048 | 542 | 506 | 1500 | 36.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1011 | 515 | 496 | 1500 | 36.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 960 | 489 | 471 | 1500 | 31.60 |
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