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Underwood West Academy

Cheshire East, CW1 3LFPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
58 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#11,097
of 13,686 nationally

About Underwood West Academy

Underwood West Academy is a state primary school in Cheshire East that is currently running well above its official capacity, with 504 pupils on roll against a published capacity of 442. That oversubscription is backed up by the numbers: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 89 applications for 59 places, with 58 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.51. The school serves a community with a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals — 48.6 per cent, which is significantly above the national average and reflects the school’s role in a relatively disadvantaged catchment. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age 2 through to 11, and it has nursery provision on site. The headteacher is Laura Jones, who has been leading the school through a period of strong demand from local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNewcastle Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 3LF
HeadteacherLaura Jones
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils504
Free School Meals (FSM)48.6%
School Capacity504 / 442 (114% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 10 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsGymnasiumMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCross CountryCricketSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingArt ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Underwood West Academy

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