Wistaston Church Lane Academy
Church Lane, Wistaston, Crewe, CW2 8EZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wistaston Church Lane Academy is a primary school in Crewe for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 9th of 26 primary schools in Crewe. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 April 2019, report published 14 May 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
Pupils are happy and safe at Wisaston Church Lane Academy. They enjoy attending school and achieve highly. The school has high expectations for all pupils. Pupils do all that they can to live up to these expectations of their achievement and conduct. They are very clear about how 'ready, respectful and safe' helps the school to be a calm and productive place. Pupils describe the school as friendly and welcoming. Those who are new to the school quickly settle into the routines and feel part of the school team. Pupils look out for others and think about the impact of their actions. They learn to be respectful citizens. Pupils want the school to be the best that it can be. They work with staff to think of ideas to improve certain aspects and relish the roles of responsibility that they hold. Pupils benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop their talents and interests. This ranges from the broad extra-curricular offer, to learning to play musical instruments. The school prioritises pupils' character development. Pupils' resilience, communication and teamwork skills are developed through regular opportunities to learn outdoors and take risks.
What the school should improve
- The school's work to help pupils recall their learning in some subjects is not embedded. In these subjects, pupils remember less of their learning over time. The school should embed the systems recently introduced to support pupils to know and remember more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
416 pupils on roll, with places for 433
Schools near Wistaston Church Lane Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Wistaston Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Willaston Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Vine Tree Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| The Berkeley Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Lees
- Phone
- 01270663619
- Address
- Church Lane, Wistaston, Crewe, CW2 8EZ
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 141568
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.