The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 74
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dan Blundred
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Lodgefields Drive, Crewe, CW2 8TU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWistaston Academy
Primary · 994m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
Primary · 1.5km away
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
The Oaks Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Underwood West Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Vine Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Lavender Field School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Axis Academy a selective school?
No. The Axis Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Axis Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Axis Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Axis Academy?
The Axis Academy currently has 74 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Axis Academy take?
The Axis Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.
Where is The Axis Academy?
The Axis Academy is in Crewe, CW2 8TU, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Axis Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Axis Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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