Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Winsford Academy

Grange Lane, Winsford, CW7 2BT
Part of: HALLIARD TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Winsford Academy
Winsford, CW7 2BT
1,023 Pupils
1,312 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
43.50% FSM %
520 Boys
503 Girls
About The Winsford Academy

The Winsford Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Cheshire West and Chester, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,023 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,312. Current headteacher: Emma-Jane McLaren.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cheshire West and Chester or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Cheshire West and Chester
Region North West
Administrative District Cheshire West and Chester
Parliamentary Constituency Mid Cheshire
Ward Winsford Over & Verdin
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor HALLIARD TRUST
Opened 01-09-2010
UKPRN 10031138
URN 136184
Data Last Updated 09-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Zarina Connolly Chair of Local Governing Body 06/12/2024 05/12/2028 Interim Executive Board
Mrs Kathryn Bradford Local Governor 06/12/2024 13/02/2026 Interim Executive Board
Mrs Zarina Connolly Local Governor 06/12/2024 05/12/2028 Interim Executive Board
Mrs Annette Hall Local Governor 06/12/2024 05/12/2028 Interim Executive Board
Ms Emma-Jane McLaren Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Laura O'Leary Local Governor 06/12/2024 03/02/2026 Interim Executive Board
Mr John Peckham Local Governor 06/12/2024 05/12/2028 Interim Executive Board
Schools Nearby
Grange Community Nursery and Primary School
0.35 km • Winsford
Other
Winsford High Street Community Primary School
0.49 km • Winsford
Other
Over St John's CofE Primary School
0.64 km • Winsford
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.75 km • Winsford
Other
The Oak View Academy
0.92 km • Winsford
Other
St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
1.27 km • Winsford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Winsford Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester.
The Winsford Academy has 1,023 pupils, with a capacity of 1,312.
The Winsford Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Winsford Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Winsford Academy is Ms Emma-Jane McLaren.
The Winsford Academy is at Grange Lane, Winsford, CW7 2BT, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at The Winsford Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
The Winsford Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Emma-Jane McLaren
Grange Lane, Winsford, CW7 2BT
01606592300
winsford.academy/
Location
CW7 2BT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136184
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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