Sir William Stanier School, Crewe
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has made real progress in improving the learning environment. Reading support has markedly improved with trained staff and a new curriculum, and behaviour in classrooms and around the school is now calmer with clearer expectations. The school is building stronger, more positive relationships between staff and pupils, with pupils noting they feel more welcome.
Key Strengths
- Reading support has improved markedly with staff trained to help pupils with reading difficulties and a new reading curriculum in place
- Behaviour and conduct have improved significantly with clearer expectations, calmer classrooms, and reduced suspensions
- School has strengthened staff relationships and rebuilt trust after previous leadership challenges
- New teaching development programme embedding lesson routines and evidence-informed strategies
- Support from the trust and accelerated improvement board providing effective oversight and expertise
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching quality improvements are in early stages with inconsistent implementation of new strategies across the school
- Many pupils still need help with reading despite improvements, creating an ongoing challenge
- Staff knowledge gaps remain in identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs
- Attendance rates remain below the national average and are a significant challenge
- Inconsistency in how behaviour policy is applied by staff and some pupils still display negative attitudes
Sir William Stanier School was judged to have serious weaknesses in November 2024. This monitoring inspection in July 2025 found that leaders have made progress to improve the school, but more work is necessary for the serious weaknesses designation to be removed.
At a Glance
47.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
108 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
20.6
Avg class size
32
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
60%
Available places
633 pupils
1,050 capacity
417 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Crewe
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Crewe
Admissions Demand - Cheshire East
Places available
4,434
Applications
4,203
Got 1st preference
94.8%
Got preferred school
97.9%
Secondary admissions across Cheshire East (2025/26)
Inspection History(10)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
13.59946%
Overall absence
42.42021%
Persistent absence
752
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Sir William Stanier School
Monks Coppenhall Academy
Brierley Primary School
Hungerford Primary Academy
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
St Michael's Community Academy
Underwood West Academy
Edleston Primary School
Mablins Lane Community Primary School
Cornerstone Academy
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy
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