Weston Village Primary School, Crewe
Weston Village Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Crewe, part of The Cornovii Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 25 schools in Crewe with published results, and 941st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 87% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cheshire East (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Weston Village Primary School in detail
Weston Village Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Is your child starting Reception in September 2027? We'd love you to come and see our school in action. Every week, a member of the senior leadership team will lead a tour for prospective families, giving you the opportunity to see our school during a normal school day and ask any questions you may have."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Weston Village Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Cheshire East and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (93% in reading, 90% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Weston Village Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 39 families put Weston Village Primary School as their first choice and 75 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Weston Village Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Weston Village Primary School are Shavington Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 89% reading, 89% maths); Haslington Primary Academy (2.2 miles, 81% reading, 97% maths); Pebble Brook Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 73% reading, 81% maths); and The Berkeley Academy (2.3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 88% maths).
Weston Village Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Shavington Primary SchoolHaslington Primary AcademyPebble Brook Primary SchoolThe Berkeley Academy
The trust
Weston Village Primary School is one of 8 schools run by The Cornovii Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
10.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 27 pupils (12.1%) received SEN support and 15 (6.7%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Crewe Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is White Lion Inn (near), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences, other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire East (61).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Weston Village Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; 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
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
10.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 90% to 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Weston Village Primary School
Term dates
Weston Village Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cheshire East's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Weston Village Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Weston Village Primary School 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
Your chances of a place at Weston Village Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
231 pupils
266 places
35 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Crewe
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Crewe
Across Cheshire East council
Places available
4,535
Applications
3,733
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Cheshire East council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
18.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
224
Total Pupils
111
Boys
113
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
18.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,507
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£1261k
Total funding
£27k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
9.7%
Persistent absence
206
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Weston Village Primary School
What are SATs results like at Weston Village Primary School?
Of the pupils at Weston Village Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.
What is Weston Village Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Weston Village Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022.
What is the catchment area for Weston Village Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Weston Village Primary School is oversubscribed, Cheshire East allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Weston Village Primary School?
Weston Village Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 87% of its 266 places.
How big are the classes at Weston Village Primary School?
Classes at Weston Village Primary School average 28 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Weston Village Primary School?
Weston Village Primary School has around 224 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Weston Village Primary School?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Weston Village Primary School in 2024/25. 9.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Weston Village Primary School?
Apply through Cheshire East's coordinated admissions process, naming Weston Village Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Weston Village Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Cheshire East is 6 (the median across 180 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Weston Village Primary School?
Weston Village Primary School is at East Avenue, Weston, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 5LZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)