The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 245
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mrs Coral McIntosh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Mirion Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2AZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCheshire Studio School
Secondary · 464m away
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC
Secondary · 481m away
Hungerford Primary School
Primary · 616m away
Hungerford Primary Academy
Primary · 635m away
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 731m away
Sir William Stanier School
Secondary · 750m away
Adelaide School
Special school · 871m away
Lavender Field School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brierley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brierley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brierley Primary School?
Brierley Primary School currently has 245 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brierley Primary School take?
Brierley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brierley Primary School?
Brierley Primary School is in Crewe, CW1 2AZ, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brierley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brierley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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