Underwood West 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.
Underwood West Academy currently has around 504 pupils on roll, which is about 114% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.2% boys and 46.8% girls. Around 48.6% 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 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (60.7%). other white pupils make up about 14.7%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Newcastle Street, Crewe, CW1 3LF |
| Website: | https://www.underwoodwest.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01270260580 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire East |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Laura Jones |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143153 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 442 |
| Number of Pupils: | 504 |
| Number of Boys: | 268 |
| Number of Girls: | 236 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 60.70% | 306 |
| Other White | 14.70% | 74 |
| African | 7.10% | 36 |
| Indian | 4.40% | 22 |
| Other Asian | 2.60% | 13 |
| Chinese | 1.80% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 1.60% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.00% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| 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 | 2,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood West Junior School Newcastle Street , CW1 3LF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Underwood West Academy Newcastle Street , CW1 3LF | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underwood West Primary School Newcastle Street , CW1 3LF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Underwood West Nursery and Infant School Newcastle Street , CW1 3LF | - not rated | 109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Coppenhall Junior School Holland Street , CW1 3SL | - not rated | 774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Community Technology School Meredith Centre , West Street CW1 2PZ | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC West Street , CW1 2PZ | - not rated | 1,277 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshire Studio School West Street , C/O the Learning Partnership, Crewe Utc CW1 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,038 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 | 623 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | - not rated | 850 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Secondary Unit Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | - not rated | 851 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.