Audlem St James' CofE Primary School
Heathfield Road, Audlem, Crewe, CW3 0HHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Audlem St James' CofE Primary School is a primary school in Crewe for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 14th of 26 primary schools in Crewe. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 October 2023, report published 9 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 October 2023
Pupils enjoy attending Audlem St James' and rarely miss a day of school. Children in the early years settle into school life well. In key stages 1 and 2, pupils also follow the school rules carefully. Pupils across the school meet the high expectations of behaviour that are set for them. They are happy and feel safe. Pupils are polite and respectful towards each other and towards adults in school. They are elected to many leadership roles, such as safeguarding ambassadors and playleaders and they sit on various parliamentary committees. This supports pupils' understanding of democracy and helps to prepare them well for life in modern Britain. Pupils enjoy the range of opportunities on offer to them. For example, they attend after-school clubs such as karate, sewing and drama. They enjoy performing as part of the school choir for the local community and church. Pupils also relish competing in sporting tournaments, such as tag rugby and athletics. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well in most subjects. They are proud of their learning. This is reflected in the high standard of work that they produce in their books. Pupils are keen to share this learning with each other, with staff and with visitors to school. They work collaboratively so that everyone's 'light' shines.
What the school should improve
- Some staff are unclear about how to deliver aspects of the revised subject curriculums. Occasionally, this hinders how well some pupils learn new knowledge in these subjects. The school should ensure that staff receive the support that they require to deliver new subject curriculums consistently well.
- In a few subjects, teachers' checks on pupils' learning do not fully identify where some pupils have gaps in their knowledge. In these subjects, this prevents some pupils from achieving as highly as they could. The school should ensure that teachers address any deficits in pupils' subject knowledge in these remaining curriculum areas.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
173 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Audlem St James' CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adderley CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Sound and District Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Bridgemere CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 45% met the expected standard |
| Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE CORNOVII TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Andy Perry
- Phone
- 01270906283
- Address
- Heathfield Road, Audlem, Crewe, CW3 0HH
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 148489
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.