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Wistaston Church Lane Academy
Church Lane, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8EZ, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.6 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
432
Capacity
433
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 88%, this primary academy demonstrates a supportive community environment. The school performs well in key stage 2, with 70% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 36% nationally. However, only 13% achieve the higher standard, indicating potential room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 2 April 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (107 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
School keeps me informed
92%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Behaviour is good
86%
School has high expectations
80%
Progress is communicated
79%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
White Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.08111, -2.47650 · CW2 8EZ
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN141568
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wclacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wistaston Church Lane Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wistaston Church Lane Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 April 2019.
Is Wistaston Church Lane Academy a good school?
Wistaston Church Lane Academy scores 72.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Wistaston Church Lane Academy?
Based on 107 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wistaston Church Lane Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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