Over St John's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Over St John's CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 137 pupils, and a capacity of 147 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
137
Pupils
147
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Over St John's CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Over St John's CofE Primary School?
The catchment area for Over St John's CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cheshire West and Chester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Over St John's CofE Primary School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cheshire West and Chester catchment area documents →Over St John's CofE Primary School: 147 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity
Over St John's CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 147 places. 137 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 147, Cheshire West and Chester's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 37.2% of pupils at Over St John's CofE Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cheshire West and Chester.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Cheshire West and Chester publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Cheshire West and Chester Council school admissions (official) →
Over St John's CofE Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Delamere Street, Winsford, CW7 2LU
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 37.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 111263
Other Primary Schools in Winsford
If Over St John's CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Winsford are the next closest alternatives.
Winsford High Street Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW7 2AU
Darnhall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW7 1JL
St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CW7 4AT
Wharton CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CW7 3EP
Over Hall Community School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CW7 1LX
The Oak View Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CW7 2LZ
Other Church of England Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
Over St John's CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Cheshire West and Chester. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Willaston CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Neston
Antrobus St Mark's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Northwich
Frodsham CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Frodsham
Great Budworth CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Northwich
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Over St John's CofE Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Over St John's CofE Primary School
What is the catchment area for Over St John's CofE Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Over St John's CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cheshire West and Chester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Over St John's CofE Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Over St John's CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 147 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Over St John's CofE Primary School? ▾
Over St John's CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Over St John's CofE Primary School cover? ▾
Over St John's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Over St John's CofE Primary School? ▾
Over St John's CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.