The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 24.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
24.0
19.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.44
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
71%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
63%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
17%
Based on 24 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 35 days per year on average — over a month of school.
50% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 4 pupils share each qualified teacher.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Studio schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 55
- Capacity
- 18%
- FSM
- 36.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Thomas
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
West Street, C/O the Learning Partnership, Crewe Utc, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrewe Engineering and Design UTC
Secondary · Very close
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
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Adelaide School
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Brierley Primary School
Primary · 464m away
Lavender Field School
Independent · 699m away
Sir William Stanier School
Secondary · 854m away
St Michael's Community Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Hungerford Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cheshire Studio School's Ofsted rating?
Cheshire Studio School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cheshire Studio School?
Cheshire Studio School currently has 55 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cheshire Studio School take?
Cheshire Studio School caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cheshire Studio School?
Cheshire Studio School is in Crewe, CW1 2PZ, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cheshire Studio School have a sixth form?
Yes, Cheshire Studio School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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