Edleston Primary School, based in Crewe, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Edleston Primary School currently has around 208 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.7% boys and 54.3% girls. Around 25.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.8%.
The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 29.8%. white british pupils make up about 27.4% , followed by other asian at 12.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Denver Avenue, Crewe, CW2 7PX |
| Website: | http://www.edleston.cheshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01270910325 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire East |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Kirsty Goldsmith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 111170 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/05/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 208 |
| Number of Boys: | 95 |
| Number of Girls: | 113 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.8% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 29.80% | 62 |
| White British | 27.40% | 57 |
| Other Asian | 12.50% | 26 |
| Other Black | 8.20% | 17 |
| Bangladeshi | 6.70% | 14 |
| African | 4.80% | 10 |
| Indian | 3.80% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.40% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Nursery and Infant School Denver Avenue , CW2 7PX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edleston Primary School Denver Avenue , CW2 7PX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Junior School Belgrave Road , CW2 7NH | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy Belgrave Road , CW2 7NH | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary and Nursery School Belgrave Road , CW2 7NH | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 479 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Grove School Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 479 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Community Technology School Meredith Centre , West Street CW1 2PZ | - not rated | 944 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire College - South & West Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AB | - not rated | 622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE | - not rated | 992 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Secondary Unit Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU | 3out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.