Vine Tree Primary School
Crewe, CW2 8AD · Cheshire East · primary school
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100th 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 — 0.5/10 against 3,495 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Vine Tree Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. 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 (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 200 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Vine Tree Primary School
Overview
Vine Tree Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are encouraged to ‘reach for the stars’ and enjoy learning within a warm, caring environment. Staff have established strong relationships with pupils, who behave well, listen attentively, and take pride in their work. The school provides a broad curriculum with many opportunities for participation in clubs and activities, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, feel safe and included.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘excited about going to school’ and ‘enjoy learning, having fun and making friends’ within a supportive community.
- Leaders have constructed ‘suitably ambitious curriculums’ that enable pupils to build logically on previously learned skills.
- Teachers use assessment strategies well to check understanding and provide extra help, helping pupils ‘recall their learning over time’.
- Reading is taught effectively, with pupils ‘building confidence’ through matched books and quick catch-up support for those behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘fully included in school life’ and receive timely support from external agencies.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders are ‘not as clear about the knowledge that they want pupils to know and remember’, hindering curriculum progression.
- Some staff feel their ‘workload and well-being are not prioritised’ by leaders and governors, negatively impacting morale.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and knowing how to recognise signs of abuse and neglect.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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