Shavington Primary School, Crewe

In its own words: "We have high expectations, embrace challenge, persevere when learning becomes difficult and take pride in personal achievement. We believe that everyone should feel valued, respected and welcomed. We celebrate diversity, show kindness and understanding, and ensure that every member of our community feels a sense of belonging. We make the most of every chance to learn, grow and succeed."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I hope from looking through the pages you will get a sense of the inclusive, friendly and happy school Shavington is. We help children to Shine at Shavington - unlocking potential and embracing opportunities. Our children and staff are empowered to take on the world as life long learners."

The school runs a breakfast club from 6:00am and after-school care until 6:00pm.

In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Shavington Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% 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 77% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 66 families put Shavington Primary School as their first choice and 124 named it as one of their preferences, for 57 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Shavington Primary School are The Berkeley Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 90% reading, 88% maths); Pebble Brook Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 73% reading, 81% maths); Vine Tree Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 75% reading, 80% maths); and Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths).

Shavington Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Shavington Primary School is one of 15 schools run by The Learning Partnership Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 71% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 67 pupils (14%) received SEN support and 35 (7.3%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Shavington Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 12 places, 12 pupils on roll.

The nearest railway station is Crewe Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shavington Social Club (opposite), 120 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Shavington Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 28 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire East (61).

In 2024/25, Shavington Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Shavington Primary School are Shavington Academy (0.5 miles), St Thomas More Catholic High School (1.7 miles) and Ruskin Community High School (1.8 miles).