Wistaston Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wistaston Academy.

Crewe, CW28QS Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
16 July 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Moreton Road
Crewe, CW28QS
Phone
1270910500
Website
wistastonacademytrust.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140647
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Moreton Road, Crewe, CW2 8QS
Website
www.wistastonacademytrust.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WISTASTON ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
472 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
464
Free School Meals
32.9% (153 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.0% (23 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.9%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.4 (11.1 below average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.1 (2.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 103.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
464 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Wizz Kidz Before and After School Club

Facilities

Extensive grounds Plentiful play equipment Outdoor learning areas All-weather pitch Changing rooms Solardome

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc used in Reception and Key Stage 1 Mastery approach: emphasis on fewer, high-dividend concepts built progressively Explicit teaching of vocabulary to support verbal and written communication Assessment embedded throughout the curriculum (mindmaps/concept cartoons at unit starts, rapid recall of knowledge, progression maps) Curriculum makes good use of the local area and community through visits and visitors

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is provided by Wizz Kidz Before and After School Club. The club is located in the Dunwoody Building. Wizz Kidz provides a Breakfast Club from 7:30am to 8:40am and an After School Club from 3:05pm to 6:00pm. Registration forms must be completed before attending and booking is essential due to required ratios. For more information, contact the main office via [email protected]. Files to Download include: Wizz Kidz Light Meal Menu, Wizz Kidz Registration Form, Wizz Kidz Parental Consent, 2025-2026 WA_Wizz Kidz_Terms_and_Conditions.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions information includes the process via Cheshire East. For 2026-27, key dates are: closing date for applications 15 January 2026; Starting Reception in Primary school 16 April 2026. Applications for in-year admissions are available; apply online via Cheshire East Admissions (paper forms no longer offered). If you are not resident in Cheshire East, you must apply via your home local authority. For more details, contact the school.

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