Vine Tree Primary School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 5-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Dane Bank Avenue
Crewe
Cheshire
CW2 8AD
Phone 01270661526
Reference Number 111143

Vine Tree Primary School continues to demonstrate good performance, fostering a positive and engaging learning environment for its pupils. The staff cultivate strong relationships with students, encouraging them to reach their potential and enjoy their educational experiences. The curriculum broadly covers all necessary subjects, enabling most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to progress well. Both high expectations for behavior and achievement contribute to a supportive atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued. However, some areas for improvement have been noted, particularly in terms of curriculum clarity in certain subjects. This lack of specificity can hinder teachers' ability to effectively design learning activities. Additionally, there are concerns regarding some staff feeling their workload and well-being are not adequately prioritized by leadership. Addressing these weaknesses will be crucial for maintaining and enhancing the overall quality of education at the school.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 197
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 43.65%
Girls: 56.35%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 18.3%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 22.3%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 27.4
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 27.5
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 27.3

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 11 19 30
2 11 18 29
3 16 14 30
4 12 18 30
5 16 14 30
6 12 10 22

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 69%
White, Other 5.1%
Asian, Other 4.6%
African 3.6%
White & Asian 3%
Mixed, Other 3%
Chinese 2%
Indian 2%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.5%
Unclassified 0.5%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 17 Jan 2023
Date Report
17 Jan 2023 School inspection
08 Oct 2020 Monitoring visit
11 Jul 2017 Short inspection
20 Nov 2012 Full inspection:
05 May 2010 Full inspection:
22 Feb 2007 Full inspection:
12 Nov 2001 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong relationships between staff and pupils
  • Ambitious and broad curriculum covering all subjects
  • Effective support for pupils with SEND
  • High expectations for behavior and achievement
  • Pupils feel safe and well cared for
  • Good assessment strategies to check pupil understanding and learning
  • Opportunities for personal development and extra responsibilities

Areas for Improvement

  • Lack of clarity in key knowledge for a few subjects
  • Staff morale affected by workload and well-being concerns

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 40%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 104
Maths 104

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 2
Writing 0.4
Maths -0.1

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 22 2
Third Preference 31 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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