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Cheshire Studio School

Cheshire East, CW1 2PZSecondaryAges 14–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
Progress 8
-1.62
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,111
of 3,141 nationally

About Cheshire Studio School

Cheshire Studio School is a small state secondary for pupils aged 14 to 19, and its size is its most defining feature. With just 55 pupils on roll against a capacity of 300, the school is operating at less than a fifth of its potential intake, which raises immediate questions about local demand. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 36.4%, well above the national average and a strong indicator that the school serves a significantly disadvantaged catchment. Despite this spare capacity, the school is not oversubscribed, and there is no mention of any competitive admissions criteria. For families considering this school, the low pupil count means very small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, but it also suggests that the school may be struggling to attract families in the Cheshire East area, where larger, more established secondaries dominate.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWest Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 2PZ
HeadteacherDaniel Thomas
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils55
Free School Meals (FSM)36.4%
School Capacity55 / 300 (18% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (2 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Dining HallSwimming PoolScience LabsICT SuiteSports HallTennis CourtsGymnasiumMusic RoomsArt StudiosPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreAstro Turf

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

TennisDanceNetballBadmintonGymnasticsRoundersHockey

Clubs & Activities

Duke of EdinburghDramaGardeningChessChoirArt ClubYoung EnterpriseModel United NationsDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Cheshire Studio School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.