Wistaston Academy
URN: 140647 • Crewe CW2 8QS
Overview
- Name
- Wistaston Academy
- URN
- 140647
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WISTASTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 47.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dominique Griffiths (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01270910500
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Moreton Road, Crewe CW2 8QS
Summary
Wistaston Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Crewe, Cheshire, catering to children aged 3 to 11 years. With a current enrolment of 478 pupils, the school is committed to fostering both personal and academic achievements, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment. The academy is recognised for its focus on children's wellbeing and has been rated 5th among state-funded schools in Cheshire.
The curriculum at Wistaston Academy is designed to prepare students for lifelong learning, encompassing the National Curriculum while providing diverse and enriching experiences. The school prioritises the mastery of essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, utilising the Read Write Inc programme for early literacy development. This approach is complemented by a range of resources and enrichment activities that engage students and foster a love of learning.
Wistaston Academy values community involvement and encourages parental engagement, offering opportunities for families to participate in school life. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to support each child's emotional wellbeing and academic growth, creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all learners.
The curriculum at Wistaston Academy is designed to prepare students for lifelong learning, encompassing the National Curriculum while providing diverse and enriching experiences. The school prioritises the mastery of essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, utilising the Read Write Inc programme for early literacy development. This approach is complemented by a range of resources and enrichment activities that engage students and foster a love of learning.
Wistaston Academy values community involvement and encourages parental engagement, offering opportunities for families to participate in school life. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to support each child's emotional wellbeing and academic growth, creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all learners.
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Nearby alternatives
- Holmes Chapel Primary School (77.7)
- The Dingle Primary School (76.4)
- Hermitage Primary School (70.2)
- Monks Coppenhall Primary School (70.2)
- Wistaston Green Primary and Nursery School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WISTASTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 472
- Pupils
- 478
- Boys
- 262
- Girls
- 216
- FSM %
- 29.70
- Open date
- 2014-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 478 | 262 | 216 | 472 | 29.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 464 | 254 | 210 | 472 | 31.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 460 | 241 | 219 | 472 | 33.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 460 | 241 | 219 | 472 | 33.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 440 | 230 | 210 | 472 | 30.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 443 | 226 | 217 | 472 | 23.80 |
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