St Michael's Community Academy, 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
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Michael's has strong leadership that is making real improvements in how well pupils learn to read through an improved phonics programme. The school has successfully tackled behaviour and attendance issues by involving the whole school community in developing new values and policies. Staff are motivated and working hard to help every child succeed.
Key Strengths
- Improved phonics programme and catch-up support helping pupils learn to read better
- New behaviour policy and systems reducing suspensions and persistent absenteeism
- Strong staff morale with leaders empowered to drive improvements
- Clear strategic direction and governance with positive external support
Areas for Improvement
- Need stronger procedures to check that all subjects are being taught effectively
- Some pupils still have gaps in knowledge that aren't being identified and addressed consistently
- Need to improve use of assessment strategies across the school
Safeguarding
The report reviewed the single central record as part of safeguarding procedures but does not provide a specific safeguarding judgment.
St Michael's Community Academy has undergone significant leadership changes and is making progress on improving the school, though some aspects still need further development. The school has taken effective action on phonics, behaviour, and attendance, but needs to strengthen how it checks that subjects are being taught well and having a positive impact on pupils' learning.
At a Glance
45.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 72% to 47%. Maths has declined from 68% to 47%. Writing has declined from 65% to 57%.
Class Sizes
26.2
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
13
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
412 pupils
484 capacity
72 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(104)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.65334%
Overall absence
23.42857%
Persistent absence
350
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
St Michael's Community Academy
Adelaide School
Lavender Field School
Cheshire Studio School
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC
Sir William Stanier School
Oakfield Lodge School
The Oaks Academy
Ruskin Community High School
The Axis Academy
St Thomas More Catholic High School
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