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Sir William Stanier School

Cheshire East, CW1 4EBSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Requires improvement
Nov 2024
Progress 8
-0.90
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
101 1st-choice / 107 places
Ranking
#2,979
of 3,141 nationally

About Sir William Stanier School

Sir William Stanier School in Cheshire East is a mixed 11-16 secondary currently home to 688 pupils against a capacity of 1,050, meaning it is running at roughly two-thirds full. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals stands at 45.3%, which is significantly above the national average and points to a high level of socio-economic disadvantage in the intake. Despite the spare capacity, the school was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 admissions round, receiving 154 applications for 107 places and making 101 offers to first-preference families. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.44, indicating moderate demand, though the fact that total applications exceed first preferences by a fair margin suggests some families are listing the school as a lower-choice option rather than their top pick.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCoronation Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 4EB
HeadteacherLiz Robinson
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils688
Free School Meals (FSM)45.3%
School Capacity688 / 1,050 (66% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
LibrarySports HallSixth Form CentreICT SuiteGymnasiumTheatreDining HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosMusic RoomsTennis CourtsSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

Cross CountryHockeyNetballFootballGymnasticsBadminton

Clubs & Activities

Duke of EdinburghOrchestraDebateDramaEco ClubYoung EnterpriseScience ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sir William Stanier School

Sir William Stanier School has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.