Monks Coppenhall Academy, based in Crewe, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Monks Coppenhall Academy currently has around 624 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54% boys and 46% girls. Around 32.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 8 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (66%). other white pupils make up about 11.9%
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: | Remer Street, Crewe, CW1 4LY |
| Website: | www.monkscoppenhall.cheshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01270814040 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire East |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Carl Leech |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142714 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 624 |
| Number of Boys: | 337 |
| Number of Girls: | 287 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 66.00% | 412 |
| Other White | 11.90% | 74 |
| African | 4.30% | 27 |
| Chinese | 3.70% | 23 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 20 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.70% | 17 |
| Indian | 2.10% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | 2,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monks Coppenhall Primary School Remer Street , CW1 4LY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Coppenhall Academy Remer Street , CW1 4LY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Street Nursery and Infant School Broad Street , CW1 3UD | - not rated | 952 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Community Academy Holland Street , CW1 3SL | 2out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakefield Primary and Nursery School Holland Street , CW1 3SL | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppenhall High School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | - not rated | 754 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | - not rated | 754 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | - not rated | 783 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshire Studio School West Street , C/O the Learning Partnership, Crewe Utc CW1 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC West Street , CW1 2PZ | - not rated | 1,466 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 3,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus School - Crewe Primary Campus The Stables , Warmingham Road CW1 4PP | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Secondary Unit Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone Academy The Stables , Warmingham Road CW1 4PP | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.