Schools

Schools in Crewe

There are 23 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Crewe: 6 secondary, 14 primary, 2 special, 1 nursery. 91% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 95% across Cheshire East. Among the best results: Beechwood Primary School and Nursery, Adelaide School and Underwood West Academy.

CW1, Cheshire East · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Crewe

23schools and nurseries

91%good or betterCheshire East: 95%

2inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

Cheshire Studio School Secondary · 0.1 miles School remains Good (2023)
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC Secondary · 299 pupils · 0.1 miles Good in every area (2025)
Brierley Primary School Primary · 223 pupils · 0.2 miles Good (2023)
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Primary · 474 pupils · 0.25 miles Report card Mar 2026: Strong standard in 4, expected standard in 3
Adelaide School Special · 88 pupils · 0.35 miles School remains Outstanding (2024)
Sir William Stanier School Secondary · 633 pupils · 0.55 miles Report card Jun 2026: Expected standard in 2, needs attention in 4
Edleston Primary School Primary · 209 pupils · 0.6 miles Standards maintained (2025)
Hungerford Primary Academy Primary · 373 pupils · 0.6 miles Good in every area (2025)
Ruskin Community High School Secondary · 713 pupils · 0.65 miles School remains Good (with concerns) (2024)
Westminster Nursery School Nursery · 69 pupils · 0.75 miles School remains Good (2023)
St Michael's Community Academy Primary · 412 pupils · 0.75 miles Report card Sept 2026: Expected standard in 6, needs attention in 1
Underwood West Academy Primary · 490 pupils · 0.75 miles Outstanding in 1, good in 3 (2024)
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy Primary · 417 pupils · 0.8 miles Good (2022)
The Oaks Academy Secondary · 681 pupils · 0.85 miles Good (2024)
Monks Coppenhall Academy Primary · 664 pupils · 0.9 miles Good (2023)
Springfield School Special · 303 pupils · 1.0 miles Standards maintained (2025)
St Thomas More Catholic High School Secondary · 642 pupils · 1.1 miles Good in every area (2024)
Vine Tree Primary School Primary · 200 pupils · 1.1 miles School remains Good (2023)
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe Primary · 558 pupils · 1.1 miles Good (2023)
Pebble Brook Primary School Primary · 330 pupils · 1.2 miles School remains Good (2024)
Wistaston Academy Primary · 491 pupils · 1.2 miles Outstanding (2024)
Mablins Lane Community Primary School Primary · 611 pupils · 1.4 miles Good in every area (2024)
Leighton Academy Primary · 467 pupils · 1.5 miles Good (2023)

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionTue 8 Sept0.75 miles

St Michael's Community Academy: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Needs attention. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

St Michael's Community Academy, CW1 3SL
School inspectionSun 21 Jun0.55 miles

Sir William Stanier School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Needs attention. Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention. Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Needs attention. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Sir William Stanier School, CW1 4EB

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Crewe	23	91%
Coppenhall	3	67%
Crewe Green	2	100%
Haslington	2	100%
Wistaston	2	100%
Shavington	2	100%

See every Cheshire East school on the Cheshire East schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Crewe?

23 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Crewe.

Are the schools in Crewe good?

91% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 95% across Cheshire East.