Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School
Izaak Walton Way, Madeley, Crewe, CW3 9PJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School is a primary school in Crewe for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 19th of 26 primary schools in Crewe. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 February 2023, report published 16 March 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 2 February 2023
The school's Christian values of love, aspiration and forgiveness permeate the school. Pupils enjoy coming to school. The school is a safe, happy and caring place, where pupils thrive. Leaders have high expectations of pupils. They have created a curriculum that allows pupils to develop their skills and knowledge over time. For example, pupils in a Year 3 art and design lesson could confidently explain how they had used pencils to explore shade and tone. Pupils behave well. They are tolerant and respectful. They talked knowledgeably about how people can be different. For example, they discussed different religions, beliefs and also how some pupils may have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). But they were adamant that 'We are really welcome to all people. We are always accepting of others.' Bullying is rare. If it happens adults will stop it straight away. Leaders develop pupils' talents and interests through a wide range of inclusive and unusual extra-curricular activities. For example, pupils gain experience of inclusive sports, such as boccia and curling. Pupils can also take part in clubs such as mindfulness, science, quidditch and archery.
What the school should improve
- In a minority of subjects, staff are not fully confident in how to adapt teaching, so that pupils build on what they already know. This means that pupils do not always learn as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that teachers make careful checks of what pupils can and cannot do in lessons and then adapt teaching accordingly.
- In some subjects, leaders have not had the opportunity to monitor how well the curriculum is being implemented. There is some variability in how subject curriculums are delivered and, therefore, how pupils build up their knowledge over time. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders make regular and precise checks on the implementation of subject curriculums.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
143 pupils on roll, with places for 175
Schools near Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| St John's CofE Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Betley CofE VC Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Woore Primary and Nursery School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lindsey Brown
- Phone
- 01782750301
- Address
- Izaak Walton Way, Madeley, Crewe, CW3 9PJ
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 124289
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.