Northwich primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 73% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 21% achieve the higher standard, more than double the national average of 8%. Comberbach Nursery and Primary School, St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Northwich, and Antrobus St Mark's CofE Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 89% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 29 schools serving Northwich and surrounding villages including Comberbach, Antrobus, and the town centre, families have extensive choice across both urban and rural settings. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Antrobus St Mark's CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Charles Darwin Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Comberbach Nursery and Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Cuddington Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Davenham CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Great Budworth CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Northwich | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #7 | Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 6.6/10Good |
| #9 | Hartford Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | OneSchool Global Northwich | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Mixed | Protestant | - |
| N/A | The Grange School, Northwich | Independent | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | None | - |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
Independent • All-through • 4-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Kingsmead Primary School, Northwich | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Leftwich Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Cransley School | Independent | All-through | 4-16 years | Mixed | None | 7.7/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • All-through • 4-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Little Leigh Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Moulton School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Victoria Road Primary School, Northwich | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 6.6/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Sandiway Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.7/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #20 | Weaverham Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #24 | Weaverham Forest Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Whitegate CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Wincham Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #25 | Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
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