Sir William Stanier School
URN: 139953 • Crewe CW1 4EB
Overview
- Name
- Sir William Stanier School
- URN
- 139953
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 33.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Liz Robinson (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01270660880
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Coronation Street, Crewe CW1 4EB
Summary
Sir William Stanier School is a mixed secondary academy located in Crewe, Cheshire East, with a current enrolment of 688 students and a capacity of 1,050. The school is committed to fostering a positive educational environment based on its core values of opportunity, community, and courage. The new Headteacher, Mrs. E Robinson, emphasizes the importance of developing students into confident and kind individuals who can positively impact their community.
The school offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to enrich students' lives, with notable achievements in areas such as food education, highlighted by recent awards and recognition for its Food Department. The school actively engages with the local community, exemplified by visits from local MPs and participation in initiatives like Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food scheme.
Sir William Stanier School prioritises excellent pastoral care and personal development, ensuring that students receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where every student can reach their full potential. For more information, visit their website at [sirwilliamstanier.co.uk](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/).
The school offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to enrich students' lives, with notable achievements in areas such as food education, highlighted by recent awards and recognition for its Food Department. The school actively engages with the local community, exemplified by visits from local MPs and participation in initiatives like Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food scheme.
Sir William Stanier School prioritises excellent pastoral care and personal development, ensuring that students receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where every student can reach their full potential. For more information, visit their website at [sirwilliamstanier.co.uk](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/).
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND at SWS (sen)
- SEND & Safeguarding Teams (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- PROUD (calendar)
- School Newsletters (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School (70.2)
- Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School (65.7)
- Madeley High School (61.1)
- Ruskin Community High School (55.9)
- St Thomas More Catholic High School (55.6)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 688
- Boys
- 342
- Girls
- 346
- FSM %
- 45.30
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 688 | 342 | 346 | 1050 | 45.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 693 | 350 | 343 | 1050 | 44.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 689 | 323 | 366 | 1050 | 41.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 689 | 323 | 366 | 1050 | 41.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 653 | 308 | 345 | 1050 | 36.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 670 | 312 | 358 | 1050 | 31.80 |
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