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Wistaston Academy
Moreton Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8QS, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.2 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
478
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong KS2 performance where 80% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school demonstrates exceptional academic achievement, ranking in the top 13% nationally. The LocaleIQ score of 93.2 indicates it outperforms 93% of schools, reflecting a high level of satisfaction among parents and the community. However, only 2% of pupils reach the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 16 July 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.1%
White Other13.6%
Mixed Other3.3%
Other3.1%
Asian Chinese2.9%
Asian Other2.5%
Asian Indian2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black African0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.09098, -2.46600 · CW2 8QS
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN140647
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Wistaston Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wistaston Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 July 2024.
Is Wistaston Academy a good school?
Wistaston Academy scores 93.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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