The Axis Academy
URN: 147854 • Crewe CW2 8TU
Overview
- Name
- The Axis Academy
- URN
- 147854
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dan Blundred (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01270304074
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lodgefields Drive, Crewe CW2 8TU
Summary
The Axis Academy is a free special school located in Crewe, Cheshire East, catering to children aged 5–18 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Established in 2020, the school aims to provide a nurturing and adaptive environment where each student can thrive and achieve their full potential. With a current enrolment of 74 pupils, the school operates above its capacity of 68, reflecting its commitment to supporting a diverse range of needs.
The curriculum at Axis is tailored to meet the individual requirements of students, combining academic subjects with a strong focus on vocational learning and emotional well-being. The school employs a trauma-informed approach, ensuring that emotional health underpins all learning experiences. Support is provided through one-to-one assistance, group interventions, and integrated classroom practices, fostering resilience and self-awareness among students.
Axis Academy values collaboration with families and multi-agency professionals to address the unique challenges faced by each child. The school's ethos is built on trust, respect, and open communication, creating a safe and motivating atmosphere that encourages regular attendance and active participation in the school community.
The curriculum at Axis is tailored to meet the individual requirements of students, combining academic subjects with a strong focus on vocational learning and emotional well-being. The school employs a trauma-informed approach, ensuring that emotional health underpins all learning experiences. Support is provided through one-to-one assistance, group interventions, and integrated classroom practices, fostering resilience and self-awareness among students.
Axis Academy values collaboration with families and multi-agency professionals to address the unique challenges faced by each child. The school's ethos is built on trust, respect, and open communication, creating a safe and motivating atmosphere that encourages regular attendance and active participation in the school community.
Useful links
- Trust Governance (governance)
- Governors Virtual Office (governance)
- Local Support Board (governance)
- SEN (sen)
- Our School (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Data Protection and Privacy (other)
- Pupil Premium (other)
- Safeguarding (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Springfield School (69.2)
- Adelaide School (62.1)
- Lavender Field School (51.4)
- Adelaide School (45.2)
- Focus School - Crewe Primary Campus (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 4 - 18
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 68
- Pupils
- 74
- Boys
- 40
- Girls
- 34
- FSM %
- 36.50
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 74 | 40 | 34 | 68 | 36.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 67 | 39 | 28 | 68 | 39.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 47 | 30 | 17 | 68 | 46.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 47 | 30 | 17 | 68 | 46.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 48 | 31.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 48 |
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