Monks Coppenhall Academy
99%
Capacity
624
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Monks Coppenhall Academy
Monks Coppenhall Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 624 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Monks Coppenhall Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Carl Leech, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9320th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 79th out of 113 in Cheshire East.
Monks Coppenhall Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 152 applications for 90 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 86 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Monks Coppenhall Academy include Sensory Room, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Netball, Football, as well as clubs including Film Club, Eco Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, Monks Coppenhall Academy 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 | Remer Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 4LY |
| Headteacher | Carl Leech |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Number of Pupils | 624 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.7% |
| School Capacity | 624 / 630 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9320th of 13,686
Nationally
1342nd of 2,065
In North West
79th of 113
In Cheshire East
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
55%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
152
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
86 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Remer Street, Crewe
Cheshire East, CW1 4LY
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