Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
Crewe, CW1 2PH · Cheshire East · primary school
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82nd of 114 primary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 124 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.0/10 against 1,876 of them, against 1.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 474 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in core subjects? How does the new inspection framework’s separate grading affect the school’s current improvement priorities?
What Ofsted said about Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery is described as a place where pupils feel "included, valued and listened to," supported by "positive and respectful relationships." The report highlights a "broad and ambitious" curriculum that helps pupils make "impressive progress from their starting points," particularly those who begin with skills below typical expectations. Leaders demonstrate clear priorities for improvement, ensuring the school "keeps getting better" while maintaining high standards in attendance, behaviour, and inclusion.
Strengths
- Attendance has risen over three years, with persistent absence falling below the national average due to proactive measures like "breakfast club places" and home visits.
- Pupils behave well in a "calm and purposeful environment," trusting staff to act quickly on concerns such as bullying.
- The curriculum is "well designed" with subjects taught in a "clear order," helping pupils build knowledge securely over time.
- Inclusion is strong, with staff using "simple checks" to identify needs swiftly and providing tailored support, such as "catch up groups" and quiet spaces.
- Personal development is enriched by activities like "Enrichment Mondays" and outdoor learning, which broaden pupils' horizons and build confidence.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff provide "focused, regular support" so pupils develop "consistently secure key transcription skills," such as handwriting.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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