Holmes Chapel Primary School, Crewe

In its own words: "At Holmes Chapel Primary School we believe in teaching our learners about the fundamental British Values of: These values are actively promoted through collective worship, our school golden rules, electing and running our school council. They are taught explicitly through Personal, Social, Health Education (PSHE), Citizenship and Religious Education (RE)."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are all immensely proud of our school; it is a welcoming and vibrant learning community committed to providing excellent teaching and learning, outstanding pastoral care and exceptional leadership and management. We have a dedicated, caring, and experienced staff who work hard to provide a balance of learning approaches to ensure that each child reaches his/her full potential."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Holmes Chapel Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Cheshire East and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 84% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 38 families put Holmes Chapel Primary School as their first choice and 81 named it as one of their preferences, for 47 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Holmes Chapel Primary School are Hermitage Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 73% reading, 70% maths); Goostrey Community Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 93% reading, 89% maths); Brereton CofE Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 77% reading, 81% maths); and Byley Primary School and Nursery (2.5 miles, Good, 87% reading, 80% maths).

Holmes Chapel Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Holmes Chapel Primary School is one of 13 schools run by The Aspire Educational Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 59% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

103 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Holmes Chapel Primary School (as of September 2025): 79% would recommend the school, 86% say their child is happy there and 47% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (90%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (47%).

6.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 53 pupils (13.2%) received SEN support and 10 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Holmes Chapel Rail Station, about 780 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shopping Precinct (outside), 350 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 25 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire East (61).

In 2024/25, Holmes Chapel Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.