The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (101% 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
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 478
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- WISTASTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Dominique Griffiths (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Moreton Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
Primary · 512m away
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Secondary · 521m away
The Oaks Academy
Secondary · 607m away
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy
Primary · 673m away
Vine Tree Primary School
Primary · 719m away
The Axis Academy
Free school · Grammar · 994m away
Edleston Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Lavender Field School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wistaston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wistaston Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wistaston Academy?
Wistaston Academy currently has 478 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wistaston Academy take?
Wistaston Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wistaston Academy?
Wistaston Academy is in Crewe, CW2 8QS, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wistaston Academy have a sixth form?
No, Wistaston Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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