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Underwood West Academy
Newcastle Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3LF, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.7 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
504
Capacity
442
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation for student learning and development. The school performs well in terms of expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, ranking in the top 6% nationally, though it does face challenges in achieving higher standards, with no students reaching the higher level. Parental satisfaction is moderate, with 72% of parents recommending the school, indicating some areas for improvement in community engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (18 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of subjects
83%
My child feels safe
72%
My child is happy
72%
Good range of extra-curricular
72%
My child makes good progress
72%
I'd recommend this school
72%
School has high expectations
72%
Behaviour is good
67%
School supports development
67%
Progress is communicated
67%
School keeps me informed
61%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.7%
White Other14.7%
Black African7.1%
Asian Indian4.4%
Asian Other2.6%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Other1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.10419, -2.45946 · CW1 3LF
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN143153
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Underwood West Academy rated by Ofsted?
Underwood West Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Underwood West Academy a good school?
Underwood West Academy scores 13.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 Underwood West Academy?
Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, Underwood West Academy receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
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