The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% 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 23 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 475
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- CHANCERY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Louise Gohr (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Laidon Avenue, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6RU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShavington Academy
Secondary · 828m away
Pebble Brook Primary School
Primary · 993m away
Shavington Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Vine Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
Primary · 1.4km away
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Westminster Nursery School
Nursery · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Berkeley Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Berkeley Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Berkeley Academy?
The Berkeley Academy currently has 475 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Berkeley Academy take?
The Berkeley Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Berkeley Academy?
The Berkeley Academy is in Crewe, CW2 6RU, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Berkeley Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Berkeley Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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