Underwood West Academy

About Underwood West Academy

Underwood West Academy is an academy converter in Crewe, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 504 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 34.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire East →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

504 / 442 (114%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 November 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Newcastle Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 3LF

Phone

01270260580

Principal

Laura Jones

Website

https://www.underwoodwest.cheshire.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Underwood West Academy?

Underwood West Academy is an academy converter in Crewe, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Underwood West Academy have?

Underwood West Academy has 504 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Underwood West Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

38% of pupils at Underwood West Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Underwood West Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Underwood West Academy is part of THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Underwood West Academy?

Underwood West Academy is located at Newcastle Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 3LF.