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Schools · Backford Cross
Schools in central Backford Cross
3 schools in central Backford Cross, plus 7 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
In the area
3
Nearby (5 km)
7
Pupils in area
1,931
Phases
3
OtherSecondaryPrimaryCentre of Backford Cross
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Other
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Greenhouse HyFlex Academy | Special post 16 institution | Not yet inspected | n/a | CH1 6LT |
Secondary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitby High School | Foundation school | Good Graded inspection, May 2022 · Read report | 1398 | CH66 2NU |
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School | Community school | Good Graded inspection, Jan 2023 · Read report | 533 | CH66 2JT |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Primary School Primary | Academy converter | Inclusion: Strong standardAchievement: Expected standardEarly years: Strong standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Strong standardLeadership and governance: Strong standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Strong standard Report card, Nov 2025 · Read report | 419 | 1.4 km |
| Archers Brook SEMH School Other | Community special school | personal development: Goodquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Good Inspection, Jun 2025 · Read report | 118 | 1.5 km |
| Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School Primary | Voluntary aided school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Dec 2022 · Read report | 197 | 1.7 km |
| Hinderton School Other | Community special school | School remains Outstanding Ungraded inspection, Jun 2023 · Read report | 62 | 1.8 km |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Primary | Voluntary aided school | Good Graded inspection, Dec 2022 · Read report | 290 | 1.8 km |
| Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Secondary | Academy sponsor led | Inclusion: Needs attentionAchievement: Needs attentionPost-16 provision: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Needs attentionAttendance and behaviour: Needs attentionLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Apr 2026 · Read report | 950 | 1.8 km |
| Whitby Heath Primary School Primary | Community school | personal development: Outstandingquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Outstandingleadership and management: Outstanding Inspection, Feb 2025 · Read report | 406 | 1.9 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).