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The Berkeley Academy

Academy converter · Crewe · CW2 6RU

Ages 2–11 · 456 pupils · Cheshire East

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

53%

Overall absence

4.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2019-10-22

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
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 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)53%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.8%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
352

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 fill109%

456 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
456
Boys / girls
226 / 230
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
456 / 420 (109%)
Free school meals
10.4%
FSM pupils
47
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CHANCERY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
CHANCERY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Louise Gohr

Location

Address
Laidon Avenue, Wistaston
Postcode
CW2 6RU
Town
Crewe
County
Cheshire
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 academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Crewe, Cheshire East, 456 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 10.4%.

Open schools in Crewe
44
Primary schools in Crewe
27
Academies among open schools in Crewe
55% (24)
Open schools in CW2
17
Primary in CW2
10
Open schools in Cheshire East LA
180
Primary in Cheshire East LA
124

Nearby primary 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

  • Pebble Brook Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Crewe · CW2 6PL · Cheshire East

    Ages 2–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM33.3%

    0.6 miles away

  • Shavington Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Crewe · CW2 5BP · Cheshire East

    Ages 3–11

    • KS239%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM14.3%

    0.8 miles away

  • Vine Tree Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Crewe · CW2 8AD · Cheshire East

    Ages 4–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM20.0%

    0.8 miles away

  • Wistaston Church Lane Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Crewe · CW2 8EZ · Cheshire East

    Ages 3–11

    • KS282%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM6.6%

    1.0 miles away

  • Wistaston Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Crewe · CW2 8QS · Cheshire East

    Ages 3–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM30.9%

    1.2 miles away

  • Edleston Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Crewe · CW2 7PX · Cheshire East

    Ages 4–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM29.2%

    1.3 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Louise Gohr
Telephone
01270845726
Website
www.theberkeleycheshire.co.uk

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