SchoolScoresCheshire Studio School
Studio school · Secondary, ages 14 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
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West Street, C/O the Learning Partnership, Crewe Utc, Crewe, CW1 2PZ
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 March 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 March 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
22 pupils in this year group.
0% — 45 points below the Cheshire East average, and 45 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 24 | 47.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 1.7 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
24 pupils in this year group.
71% — 23 points below the Cheshire East average, and 21 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 71% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 8% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 7% | 13% |
| Further education college | 54% | 40% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 81% | 71% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
24 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 0% | 24% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 26% | 50% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 24 | 33.6 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
12 subjects, 31 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 12 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Drama and Theatre Studies, Art and Design (Textiles), English Language, History, Art and Design (Graphics), Art and Design (Photography), Business Studies:Single, Dance, French, Psychology, Religious Studies.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
38 students in this year group.
87% — 8 points above the Cheshire East average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 87% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 16% | 10% | 7% |
| Work | 34% | 36% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 77% | 87% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
25 students in this year group.
36% — 14 points below the Cheshire East average, and 24 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 36% | 50% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 4% | 14% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 48% | 36% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cheshire East. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 50.0% | 18.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 66% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 99% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 30.9% | 10.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 9.3%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Lower than 0% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 18.3% | 7.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Lower than 0% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 50.0% | 20.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Lower than 81% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.5 | 17.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Lower than 77% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.19% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher | Not published | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) | Not published | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 7 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 100% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 100.0% | 12.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Crewe Engineering and Design UTC 0.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 19% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sir William Stanier School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention · 11% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ruskin Community High School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Oaks Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 20% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Thomas More Catholic High School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Shavington Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cheshire Studio School's Ofsted rating?
Cheshire Studio School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 March 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 March 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Cheshire Studio School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 0% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 45 points below the England average of 45%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140813.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.