Brierley Primary School
117%
Capacity
245
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Brierley Primary School
Brierley Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 245 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (117% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Brierley Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Coral McIntosh, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10747th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 95th out of 113 in Cheshire East.
Brierley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 30 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
Brierley Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Brierley Primary School include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Tennis, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, Brierley Primary School 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Mirion Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 2AZ |
| Headteacher | Coral McIntosh |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Number of Pupils | 245 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.9% |
| School Capacity | 245 / 210 (117% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10747th of 13,686
Nationally
1577th of 2,065
In North West
95th of 113
In Cheshire East
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
50%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
79
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mirion Street, Crewe
Cheshire East, CW1 2AZ
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