Wistaston Church Lane Academy
Crewe, CW2 8EZ · Cheshire East · primary school
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27th 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 3,159 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wistaston Church Lane Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 416 pupils against a stated capacity of 433. 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 maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the academy plan to maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Wistaston Church Lane Academy
Overview
Wistaston Church Lane Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as happy and safe, enjoying school and achieving highly within a calm and productive environment. The school fosters a culture where pupils are respectful citizens who actively contribute to the school community.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a curriculum that helps them build a "secure body of knowledge" in each subject, with staff skilfully identifying gaps in learning.
- Reading is "high profile," with teachers having excellent knowledge of the teaching approach; pupils read widely and those needing extra help catch up quickly.
- The school equips all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to learn the full curriculum with "no ceiling placed on what pupils can achieve."
- Pupils are kind and courteous, with playground leaders engaging those who are alone, and pupils demonstrating an understanding of bullying prevention strategies.
- Staff are happy, appreciating the care shown for their well-being, and feel confident that decisions are made with "children’s best interests at heart."
Areas to improve
- The school should embed systems to help pupils recall their learning in subjects where this is currently less well embedded, ensuring pupils "remember more of their learning over time."
Safeguarding
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 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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