Underwood West Academy
Newcastle Street, Crewe, CW1 3LFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Underwood West Academy is a primary school in Crewe for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 25th of 26 primary schools in Crewe. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 November 2024, report published 10 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
This is a school that wraps its arms around the pupils and their families. The school is a warm and welcoming place to learn. Pupils can be themselves and let their personalities shine through. They do so with respect and care for each other. They trust adults to help them. Pupils learn and play together harmoniously and so are ready and happy to learn. The school sets high aspirations for pupils' achievement. More pupils are meeting these expectations well. The high-quality support that pupils receive, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), gives them the very best chance to achieve. Pupils are prepared exceptionally well to become responsible members of the community. Some proudly get involved in local regeneration projects. These include planting community gardens, having a say in the development of the local park and supporting local refugees. Others have attended the trust's debating event. The school's cooking club gives parents and carers, alongside pupils, the opportunity to come together to learn about healthy food. Pupils also benefit from opportunities to access a range of clubs and other activities that further extend their talents and interests. The school's 'bread and butter' group, alongside the plethora of community outreach work that the school does, means it is a hub for the local people.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school does not ensure that pupils remember what they have been taught over time. As a result, some pupils cannot confidently recall or build on their previous learning as well as they might. The school should ensure that pupils' learning is secure before introducing new concepts.
- Some pupils do not master accurate letter formation by the time they leave Year 2. This hinders their writing fluency as they move through the key stage 2 curriculum. The school should ensure that staff provide accurate written communication models and appropriate activities so that the pupils develop the skills that they need to be successful writers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
63 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
490 pupils on roll, with places for 442
Schools near Underwood West Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Community Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 33% met the expected standard |
| Beechwood Primary School and Nursery | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 44% met the expected standard |
| Leighton Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Edleston Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Mablins Lane Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Jones
- Phone
- 01270260580
- Address
- Newcastle Street, Crewe, CW1 3LF
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 143153
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.