SchoolScoresWistaston Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of WISTASTON ACADEMY TRUST
Moreton Road, Crewe, CW2 8QS
01270 910500 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 16 July 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
44 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Crewe comparisons use the 18 of its 27 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 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 Joint 10th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
56 pupils in this year group.
80% — 15 points above the Cheshire East average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 96% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. 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 primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 67 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (87%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 139 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 24 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.3% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 4.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 12.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.2% | 11.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Lower than 68% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Higher than 72% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.5 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 27 state primary schools in Crewe. Higher than 84% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.0 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 24 state primary schools in Crewe. Higher than 33% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 12.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gainsborough Primary and Nursery Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Vine Tree Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Edleston Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wistaston Church Lane Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pebble Brook Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Underwood West Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beechwood Primary School and Nursery 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Berkeley Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brierley Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wistaston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wistaston Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 July 2024.
How did Wistaston Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Wistaston Academy?
100% of the 44 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Wistaston Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Wistaston Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 67 families put Wistaston Academy as their first choice for 59 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 58 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 140647.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.