The Axis Academy

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Good

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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

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 21 March 2023
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Lodgefields Drive

Crewe, CW28TU
Phone: 1270304074
Website: theaxisacademy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 147854
Type: Free schools special
Phase: Special
Address: Lodgefields Drive, Crewe, CW2 8TU
Website: www.theaxisacademy.org
Age range: 4-18
Gender: Mixed
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity: 68 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 67
Free School Meals: 41.8% (28 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (67 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 85.1%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 45.7%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 2 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 4; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 67 pupils; 4-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We do things differently here!"

being child-centred adaptive to need authentic in our relationships

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Dan Blundred welcomes families and describes The Axis Academy as a SEN Free School focused on transforming lives through a compassionate, personalised and trauma-informed approach, with strong partnerships with families and multi-agency professionals.

Facilities

Fully equipped science lab Art room DT workshop Food Technology room Music room Gym Multi-use Games Area (MUGA) Sensory Room Calm Rooms Library The Hub and Quad On-site farm Outdoor classroom Allotment

Curriculum Highlights

Trauma-informed approach to education Zones of Regulation is embedded in teaching Broad and balanced curriculum with academic and vocational learning Strong emphasis on well-being and emotional development On-site farm and outdoor learning to support holistic development

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast is available on arrival (8:15–8:30). After-school activities run from 14:30 to 15:30.

SEND Provision

The Axis Academy provides SEND provision through a trauma-informed, holistic approach with one-to-one and group interventions, targeted support, and integrated classroom practices. The school works with pastoral teams, employs a counsellor on site, and collaborates with external agencies (e.g., CAMHS, Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Care) to support students’ social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Admissions Criteria

The Axis Academy provides 68 places for children of both sexes aged 4–18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health diagnosis and an EHCP. To be admitted, the school must be named by a Local Authority in the child’s EHCP.