SchoolScoresSir William Stanier School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
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Coronation Street, Crewe, CW1 4EB
01270 660880 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 28 April 2026 , published 21 June 2026.
In short: 2 expected, 4 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
108 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Crewe comparisons use the 6 of its 8 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 2 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Crewe | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 2% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 37% | 72% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 3% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 76% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 3% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 30% | 63% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 73 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 5% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 26% | 39% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 101 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 4% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 34% | 54% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 50 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 1% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 14% | 42% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 4% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 32%said yes | 68% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 16%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Crewe figures pool parents at the Crewe schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
127 pupils in this year group.
11% — 34 points below the Cheshire East average, and 34 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 11% | 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. | 28.4 | 47.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.2 | 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.
147 pupils in this year group.
78% — 16 points below the Cheshire East average, and 14 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. | 78% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 7% | 13% |
| Further education college | 68% | 40% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 78% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 124 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 95 |
| Of those, offered a place | 95 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 152 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 46.2% | 18.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 97% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.8% | 4.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 45% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9% | 10.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 69% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.2% | 9.3%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Lower than 3% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.6% | 7.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Lower than 2% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 42.4% | 20.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Lower than 0% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 186.3 | 17.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Lower than 0% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 32.7% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded13 pupils | 1.89% | 0.19% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 11% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 10% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 94% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 28.4% | 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
- Cheshire Studio School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 0% grade 5+ English and maths
- Crewe Engineering and Design UTC 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 19% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ruskin Community High School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Oaks Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 20% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Thomas More Catholic High School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Shavington Academy 2.8 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 Sir William Stanier School's Ofsted rating?
Sir William Stanier School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 28 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 expected, 4 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Sir William Stanier School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 11% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 34 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Sir William Stanier School?
32% of the 108 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Sir William Stanier School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Sir William Stanier School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 95 families put Sir William Stanier School as their first choice for 124 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 95 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139953.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.