Edleston Primary School, Crewe
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Edleston Primary School creates a friendly, welcoming environment where children are happy and excited to learn. The school teaches reading very effectively from Reception onwards, helping pupils become fluent readers quickly. Pupils develop as well-rounded individuals through positive relationships with caring staff, leadership roles such as anti-bullying ambassadors, and a wide range of enrichment activities that help them appreciate diversity and prepare for modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Effective phonics teaching with pupils learning to read quickly and fluently
- Strong behaviour and positive attitudes to learning throughout the school
- Well-ordered curriculum with clear knowledge and vocabulary progression
- Effective support for pupils with SEND to access the same curriculum
- Strong leadership vision with stable governance and staff well-being prioritized
Areas for Improvement
- Some historical gaps in pupils' knowledge across curriculum subjects have not been addressed well enough, limiting learning
- The school has not promoted a strong love of reading or appreciation of literature for older pupils
- Some pupils lack confidence discussing different authors and the books they read
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with pupils confident that adults will help with worries or concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Music, drama and dance performances, after-school clubs (yoga, sewing, gardening), science week, mental health awareness day, residential trips
Edleston Primary School has maintained its good standards and is a happy, welcoming place where pupils are excited to learn and feel safe. The school has high expectations for achievement and prepares pupils well for their next stage of education.
At a Glance
29.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
23 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 57% to 72%. Maths has improved from 64% to 79%. Writing has declined from 85% to 72%.
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
209 pupils
210 capacity
1 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Crewe
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Crewe
Admissions Demand - Cheshire East
Places available
4,553
Applications
3,886
Got 1st preference
93.6%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Cheshire East (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.80583%
Overall absence
10.27027%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Edleston Primary School
Ruskin Community High School
The Oaks Academy
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Lavender Field School
Adelaide School
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC
Cheshire Studio School
The Axis Academy
Sir William Stanier School
Springfield School
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