Wistaston Academy, based in Crewe, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Wistaston Academy currently has around 478 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.8% boys and 45.2% girls. Around 29.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (66.1%). other white pupils make up about 13.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Moreton Road, Crewe, CW2 8QS |
| Website: | www.wistastonacademytrust.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01270910500 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire East |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Dominique Griffiths |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140647 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 472 |
| Number of Pupils: | 478 |
| Number of Boys: | 262 |
| Number of Girls: | 216 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 66.10% | 316 |
| Other White | 13.60% | 65 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 16 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.10% | 15 |
| Chinese | 2.90% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 2.50% | 12 |
| Indian | 2.50% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 4 |
| African | 0.80% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 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 | 1,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wistaston Green Junior School Moreton Road , CW2 8QS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wistaston Green Nursery and Infant School Moreton Road , CW2 8QS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wistaston Academy Moreton Road , CW2 8QS | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wistaston Green Primary and Nursery School Moreton Road , CW2 8QS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AD | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic High School, A Specialist School for Maths & ICT Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | - not rated | 569 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | - not rated | 569 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 663 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Grove School Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 663 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Secondary Unit Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.