St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
Crewe, CW2 8AD · Cheshire East · primary school
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95th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,831 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 1.8/10 nationally. 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 1.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the SMART Club, the Choir, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 558 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 support pupils who are below the national median in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the SMART Club sessions? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher-standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
Overview
The report describes a “caring and nurturing school community” where pupils are happy and behave well. Leaders have designed an “ambitious curriculum” that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, resulting in generally strong achievement and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from “strong relationships” with staff who care about them and maintain high expectations for behaviour.
- Reading is a priority, with a “carefully constructed phonics programme” ensuring pupils become fluent readers.
- Pupils with SEND are “identified quickly and accurately” and receive “carefully planned support” to access the curriculum.
- Pupils enjoy extracurricular activities and take pride in contributing to the community, such as supporting a local food bank.
- Governors “hold leaders to account effectively” and leaders are mindful of staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure monitoring is “sharply focused” on the consistent implementation of amended curriculums in a few subjects, providing necessary guidance to teachers.
- Leaders should refine assessment systems in a small number of subjects so teachers can identify with “sufficient precision” whether pupils have learned essential knowledge, preventing gaps in understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and being alert to subtle changes in pupil behaviour.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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
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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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