The Winsford Academy

About The Winsford Academy

The Winsford Academy is a proud founding member of Halliard Trust. We seek to build a community where our students learn together, grow together, and succeed together.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Ms Emma McLaren

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 169 responses • 16.5% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

63.9% positive 34.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

63.9% positive 31.9% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

45.5% positive 49.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

58.6% positive 32% negative

My child does well at this school

66.8% positive 30.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 169 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

60.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

29.3

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-1.10

Progress 8

Well below average

11.3%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

27.3%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

29.4% entered EBacc

8.2% achieved EBacc

194 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily D Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School Experience"

We've been thrilled with the Winsford Academy experience for our daughter in Year 7. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the teaching staff have been fantastic in supporting her transition to secondary school. We particularly appreciate the emphasis on the Trust, Optimism and Respect values which has led to a positive and inclusive school culture.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Lee B Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Support for Students"

I've been impressed with the support my son has received at Winsford Academy, particularly in his GCSE studies. The teachers have been knowledgeable and approachable, and the resources available to students are excellent. I also appreciate the school's commitment to helping students develop into kind and resilient individuals.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Raj S Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 1, 2022

4.0

"Some Positives, Some Negatives"

Our experience at Winsford Academy has been mixed. On the positive side, the facilities are good and the teachers are generally supportive. However, we've experienced some issues with communication from the school and felt that our child's needs weren't always being met. We're hoping that things will improve as we move through the next year.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Sophie G Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 1, 2021

4.0

"Happy Memories"

Our son attended Winsford Academy several years ago and we have many happy memories of his time there. The school's facilities were modern and well-maintained, and the teaching staff were supportive and knowledgeable. We appreciated the school's focus on developing well-rounded individuals, not just academically successful ones.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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