Wistaston Academy
Crewe, CW2 8QS · Cheshire East · primary school
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16th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.5/10 against 2,328 of them, against 6.3/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wistaston Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Daily mile, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 491 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Wistaston Academy
Overview
Wistaston Academy is described as a school where pupils “blossom” and are “proud to attend this remarkable school.” The report highlights a “broad and highly ambitious curriculum” that ensures pupils “progress tremendously well” and are “incredibly well prepared for the next stage of their learning.” Despite some historical attainment data being below national averages due to low starting points, current pupils “learn very well” and demonstrate a “palpable love of learning.”
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “exemplary” conduct and “high levels of self-control,” acting with “care and consideration for others.”
- Teachers deliver the curriculum with “expertise,” skilfully designing activities that help pupils make “strong connections between new learning and what they already know.”
- The school offers an “exceptional enrichment programme,” including opportunities such as building cars, yoga sessions, and “magnificent” artwork displays.
- Staff feel “valued” and “proud to work at the school,” with training that “makes a difference to pupils’ learning.”
- Pupils are “empowered through a wide range of opportunities” for personal development, including roles as “well-being and anti-bullying ambassadors.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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