Cornerstone Academy
URN: 147899 • Cheshire CW1 4PP
Overview
- Name
- Cornerstone Academy
- URN
- 147899
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Damien Sweeney (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01270304094
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Stables, Cheshire CW1 4PP
Summary
Cornerstone Academy is an independent school located in Crewe, Cheshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 16 pupils, with a capacity of 30. The school focuses on re-engaging students who are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education, providing a supportive environment that fosters academic ambition, self-esteem, and integrity.
The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of disadvantaged children, helping them rediscover their love for learning. The school emphasizes the importance of behaviour and attitudes, receiving an "Outstanding" rating in this area from Ofsted, which also recognised the transformative impact of attending Cornerstone on students' future life chances.
Cornerstone Academy aims to prepare students for reintegration into mainstream education when appropriate, while also enhancing their self-confidence and interpersonal skills. The school community is committed to creating a nurturing atmosphere where each child can thrive and reach their full potential. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of disadvantaged children, helping them rediscover their love for learning. The school emphasizes the importance of behaviour and attitudes, receiving an "Outstanding" rating in this area from Ofsted, which also recognised the transformative impact of attending Cornerstone on students' future life chances.
Cornerstone Academy aims to prepare students for reintegration into mainstream education when appropriate, while also enhancing their self-confidence and interpersonal skills. The school community is committed to creating a nurturing atmosphere where each child can thrive and reach their full potential. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Trust Governance (governance)
- Governors Virtual Office (governance)
- SEN (sen)
- Ofsted Report June 2025 (download)
- About The School (other)
- Academy policies (other)
- Ethos (other)
- New Students (other)
- Pupil Premium (other)
Nearby alternatives
- High Peak School (52.9)
- Penarth Group School (52.3)
- St Ambrose Prep School (38.5)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 30
- Pupils
- 16
- Boys
- 13
- Girls
- 3
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2020-09-15
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 30 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 30 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 30 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 30 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 30 |
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