- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
52 first choices, 54 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 416
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.8
Schools in CW2
A postcode district in Cheshire East
- Postcode district
- 29 schools and nurseries
In short: CW2 is a postcode district in Cheshire East with 12 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2912 primary · 5 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated
All CW2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CW2
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in CW2
12 in CW2, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
67 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 491
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
39 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 224
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.6
Top Secondary Schools in CW2
5 in CW2, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results above the England average.
159 first choices, 124 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.7%
- Pupils
- 642
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
225 first choices, 195 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 934
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
126 first choices, 136 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 713
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.8
Nurseries in CW2
13 in CW2, highest Ofsted grade first
Starting Point Nursery
Crewe, CW2 8AB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Corner House Nursery Wistaston
Crewe, CW2 6QT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
JoJo's Day Nursery Ltd
Crewe, CW2 7BX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CW2
1 in CW2, by the school's Eduscope score
The Axis Academy
Crewe, CW2 8TU · All-through · Ages 4 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 16.5%
- Pupils
- 76
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.0
Special Schools in CW2
2 in CW2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Axis Academy
Crewe, CW2 8TU · All-through · Ages 4 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 16.5%
- Pupils
- 76
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.0
Cornerstone-Crewe
Crewe, CW2 7BX · Independent · Primary · Ages 7 to 13
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in CW2
1 in CW2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cornerstone-Crewe
Crewe, CW2 7BX · Independent · Primary · Ages 7 to 13
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CW2, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good22
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every CW2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CW2 has 29 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in CW2
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about CW2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CW2?
CW2 has 29 schools, including 12 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CW2?
The highest-ranked schools in CW2 on Eduscope are Wistaston Church Lane Academy, Wistaston Academy, Weston Village Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in CW2?
There is 1 independent school in CW2, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in CW2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 29 schools in CW2 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.