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Schools in CW3

A postcode district in Staffordshire

  • Postcode district
  • 10 schools and nurseries

In short: CW3 is a postcode district in Staffordshire with 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries105 primary · 1 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in CW3

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.

All CW3 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in CW3

5 in CW3, best first

The Meadows Primary School

Crewe, CW3 9JX · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

17 first choices, 14 offers made

Met the standard at 1177%

England 62%

Days missed
3.6%
Pupils
107
Pupils per teacher
26.8
View school The Meadows Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in CW3

1 in CW3, best first

Madeley High School

Crewe, CW3 9JJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

181 first choices, 159 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.6

England 46.2

Days missed
6.1%
Pupils
779
Pupils per teacher
18.0
View school Madeley High School

Nurseries in CW3

4 in CW3, highest Ofsted grade first

The map

Every school in CW3, 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.

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Betley CofE VC Primary School, Good in every areaSir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School, GoodMadeley High School, GoodThe Meadows Primary School, OutstandingAudlem St James' CofE Primary School, GoodWoore Primary and Nursery School, GoodABC Childcare Services Cheshire Ltd, Needs attention in 4 areasRoosters Day Nursery, GoodHedgehogs Preschool at the Madeley CentreBuerton Old School Day Nursery
  • Outstanding1
  • Good5
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in CW3 sit in 3 council areas. 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 CW3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

CW3 has 10 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 CW3

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 CW3

How many schools are in CW3?

CW3 has 10 schools, including 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 4 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in CW3?

The highest-ranked schools in CW3 on Eduscope are The Meadows Primary School, Madeley High School, Audlem St James' CofE 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 do I choose the right school in CW3?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in CW3 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.

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