The Axis Academy

  • Special
  • Free school
  • Ages 4 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Lodgefields Drive, Crewe, CW2 8TUOpen in maps

The Axis Academy is a special school in Crewe for ages 4 to 18. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 March 2023, report published 22 May 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

6 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score99

99, 7 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score92

92, 13 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score95

95, 10 below the England average of 105.

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

12 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score12.2

12.2, 33.9 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 45.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 64.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.74

0.74, 3.35 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

76 pupils on roll, with places for 68

Eligible for free school meals36.8%

36.8%, 10.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.3%

1.3%, 20.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Axis Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Lavender Field School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 0.3
Adelaide School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 6.1
Springfield School2 milesOfsted: Outstanding0% met the expected standard
Compass Community Cledford Park6 milesReport card: Expected standardNot published
Oaklands School7 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 4.4

School details

School type
Free schools special
Sector
Free school
Trust
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
Age range
4 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Dan Blundred
Phone
01270304074
Website
theaxisacademy.org
Address
Lodgefields Drive, Crewe, CW2 8TU
Local authority
Cheshire East
URN
147854

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.