The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 18.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mrs Debbie Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas More Catholic High School
Secondary · Very close
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
Primary · Very close
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy
Primary · 415m away
The Oaks Academy
Secondary · 543m away
Wistaston Academy
Primary · 719m away
Pebble Brook Primary School
Primary · 773m away
Edleston Primary School
Primary · 840m away
Westminster Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Vine Tree Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Vine Tree Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Vine Tree Primary School?
Vine Tree Primary School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Vine Tree Primary School take?
Vine Tree Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Vine Tree Primary School?
Vine Tree Primary School is in Crewe, CW2 8AD, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Vine Tree Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Vine Tree Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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