Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
156%
Capacity
490
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 490 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (156% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Beechwood Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sara Harper, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8022nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 69th out of 113 in Cheshire East.
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 96 applications for 60 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Beechwood Primary School and Nursery include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Gymnastics, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Art Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, Beechwood Primary School and Nursery is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Meredith Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 2PH |
| Headteacher | Sara Harper |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Number of Pupils | 490 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.2% |
| School Capacity | 490 / 315 (156% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8022nd of 13,686
Nationally
1140th of 2,065
In North West
69th of 113
In Cheshire East
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
96
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Meredith Street, Crewe
Cheshire East, CW1 2PH
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