The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (156% full)
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 490
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mrs Sara Harper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Meredith Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2PH
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Beechwood Primary School and Nursery?
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery currently has 490 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beechwood Primary School and Nursery take?
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beechwood Primary School and Nursery?
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery is in Crewe, CW1 2PH, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beechwood Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Beechwood Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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