The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 504
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 48.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Laura Jones (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Newcastle Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3LF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLavender Field School
Independent · 571m away
Adelaide School
Special school · 778m away
St Michael's Community Academy
Primary · 826m away
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 920m away
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC
Secondary · 1.2km away
Leighton Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Cheshire Studio School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Edleston Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Underwood West Academy's Ofsted rating?
Underwood West Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Underwood West Academy?
Underwood West Academy currently has 504 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Underwood West Academy take?
Underwood West Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Underwood West Academy?
Underwood West Academy is in Crewe, CW1 3LF, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Underwood West Academy have a sixth form?
No, Underwood West Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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