The Axis Academy, Crewe
The Axis Academy is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 18 in Crewe, part of Youth Engagement Schools Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Axis Academy in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Axis Academy are Lavender Field School (1.1 miles, Good); Adelaide School (1.3 miles, Outstanding); Cornerstone-Crewe (2.3 miles); and Springfield School (2.5 miles, Outstanding).
Lavender Field SchoolAdelaide SchoolCornerstone-CreweSpringfield School
The trust
The Axis Academy is one of 7 schools run by Youth Engagement Schools Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 9 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 67% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 67% to a further education college.
Who goes there
36.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at The Axis Academy has an education, health and care plan (76 of 76 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Crewe Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Marshfield Avenue (opposite), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 127 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drug offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cheshire East (61), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, The Axis Academy issued 10 suspensions, 13.5 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
36.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 33% (2024 to 2025), while maths has declined from 17% to 0% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with The Axis Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Axis Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Axis Academy is in Cheshire East; for families living there:
- Cheshire East's school travel policy: Compulsory school age travel policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 7 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Cheshire East is 6 (the median across 180 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
112%
Over capacity
76 pupils
68 places
8 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Crewe
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Crewe
Across Cheshire East council
Places available
4,404
Applications
4,072
Got 1st preference
93.1%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All secondary applications across Cheshire East council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
76
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
76
Total Pupils
45
Boys
31
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
4.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,019
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
16.5%
Overall absence
45.3%
Persistent absence
75
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about The Axis Academy
What are GCSE results like at The Axis Academy?
In the 2026 results, pupils at The Axis Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 15.9. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is The Axis Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Axis Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023.
What is the catchment area for The Axis Academy?
No fixed boundary. When The Axis Academy is oversubscribed, Cheshire East allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The Axis Academy?
The Axis Academy has around 76 pupils on roll. 37% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Axis Academy?
16.5% of sessions were missed at The Axis Academy in 2024/25. 45.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Axis Academy?
Apply through Cheshire East's coordinated admissions process, naming The Axis Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near The Axis Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 7 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cheshire East is 6 (the median across 180 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Axis Academy?
The Axis Academy is at Lodgefields Drive, Crewe, CW2 8TU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)