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OpenOfsted: GoodURN 147854

The Axis Academy

Free schools special · Crewe · CW2 8TU

Ages 4–18 · 76 pupils · Cheshire East

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

16.6

Overall absence

14.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-03-21

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

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.53
−20+2
Attainment 816.6
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+22%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 1.2

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
94.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
101.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence14.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)45.7%
Unauthorised4.3%
Authorised absence
10.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
8.6%
Enrolments in measure
70

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill112%

76 pupils · 68 places

Pupils on roll
76
Boys / girls
45 / 31
School capacity
68
Capacity fill
76 / 68 (112%)
Free school meals
36.8%
FSM pupils
28
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 4–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
Academy trust
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
Sponsor
Youth Engagement Schools Trust
Headteacher
Mr Dan Blundred

Location

Address
Lodgefields Drive
Postcode
CW2 8TU
Town
Crewe
Local authority
Cheshire East
District
Cheshire East
Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools special, Ages 4–18, in Crewe, Cheshire East, 76 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 36.8%.

Open schools in Crewe
44
Academies among open schools in Crewe
55% (24)
Open schools in CW2
17
Open schools in Cheshire East LA
180

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CreweNear CW2

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    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    Crewe · CW2 8QS · Cheshire East

    Ages 3–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM30.9%
    • Demand1.17

    0.6 miles away

  • St Thomas More Catholic High School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att847.9
    • P80.3
    • EM5+42%
    • Absence7.2%

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  • The Oaks Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att834.2
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+17%
    • Absence7.8%

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  • Underwood West Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM51.4%
    • Demand0.89

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  • Wistaston Church Lane Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS290%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM6.6%
    • Demand0.84

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  • Vine Tree Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Crewe · CW2 8AD · Cheshire East

    Ages 4–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM20.0%
    • Demand0.90

    1.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Dan Blundred
Telephone
01270304074
Website
www.theaxisacademy.org

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