Edleston Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Denver Avenue Crewe Cheshire CW2 7PX |
| Phone | 01270910325 |
| Reference Number | 111170 |
Edleston Primary School has demonstrated effective action in maintaining the standards set at its previous inspection. The school is a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and excited about learning. They engage with the community's diverse cultures, taking on roles like anti-bullying ambassadors and school councillors that foster their sense of responsibility and ambition. While the school has high expectations for pupil achievement and offers a well-structured curriculum, there are areas requiring attention, particularly regarding pupils' reading skills and historical gaps in knowledge that need addressing.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 208 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.67%
Girls: 54.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 63% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 19 | 29 |
| 2 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 5 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 6 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 29.8% |
| White, British | 27.4% |
| Asian, Other | 12.5% |
| African | 4.8% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | School inspection |
| 25 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 11 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 20 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and excited to learn in a friendly environment.
- The school promotes diverse cultural understanding.
- High expectations for pupils' achievements are upheld.
- Strong focus on reading and phonics is effectively implemented.
- Pupils engage in various after-school clubs and extracurricular activities.
- Positive relationships between pupils and caring staff are evident.
- Effective systems for identifying and supporting pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Some historical gaps in pupils' knowledge have not been addressed effectively.
- Insufficient promotion of a love of reading limits pupils' knowledge of authors and texts.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | ||
| 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 | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.1 | ||
| Writing | 4.1 | ||
| Maths | 4.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy
Belgrave Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7NH |
0.28 miles |
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Westminster Nursery School
Nelson Street, Crewe, CW2 7LJ |
0.41 miles |
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Vine Tree Primary School
Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8AD |
0.52 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8AD |
0.59 miles |
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Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
Meredith Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2PH |
0.64 miles |
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Wistaston Academy
Moreton Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8QS |
0.64 miles |
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Pebble Brook Primary School
Balmoral Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6PL |
0.71 miles |
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Brierley Primary School
Mirion Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2AZ |
0.74 miles |
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Underwood West Academy
Newcastle Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3LF |
0.86 miles |
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Hungerford Primary Academy
School Crescent, Crewe, CW1 5HA |
1.05 miles |
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St Michael's Community Academy
Holland Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3SL |
1.12 miles |
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The Berkeley Academy
Laidon Avenue, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6RU |
1.26 miles |
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Wistaston Church Lane Academy
Church Lane, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8EZ |
1.34 miles |
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Monks Coppenhall Academy
Remer Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4LY |
1.48 miles |
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Leighton Academy
Minshull New Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PP |
1.6 miles |
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Mablins Lane Community Primary School
Mablins Lane, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3YR |
1.71 miles |
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Shavington Primary School
Southbank Avenue, Shavington, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 5BP |
1.97 miles |
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Willaston Primary Academy
Derwent Close, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6QQ |
2.12 miles |
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Cornerstone Academy
The Stables, Warmingham Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4PP |
2.2 miles |
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Haslington Primary Academy
Crewe Road, Haslington, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 5SL |
2.31 miles |
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Ruskin Community High School
Ruskin Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7JT |
0.23 miles |
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The Oaks Academy
Buchan Grove, Crewe, CW2 7NQ |
0.27 miles |
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Cheshire College - South & West
Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8AB |
0.35 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic High School
Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8AE |
0.55 miles |
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Lavender Field School
Lavender Field School, Lincoln House, Samuel Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3AE |
0.56 miles |
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Adelaide School
Adelaide Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3DT |
0.6 miles |
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Crewe Engineering and Design UTC
West Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2PZ |
0.64 miles |
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Cheshire Studio School
West Street, C/O the Learning Partnership, Crewe Utc, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2PZ |
0.67 miles |
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The Axis Academy
Lodgefields Drive, Crewe, CW2 8TU |
1.16 miles |
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Sir William Stanier School
Coronation Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4EB |
1.17 miles |
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Springfield School
Crewe Green Road, Cheshire East, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 5HS |
1.36 miles |
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Shavington Academy
Rope Lane, Shavington, Cheshire, CW2 5DH |
1.78 miles |
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Reaseheath College
Reaseheath, NANTWICH, Cheshire, CW5 6DF |
3.22 miles |
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Brine Leas School
Audlem Road, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7DY |
3.64 miles |
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Malbank School and Sixth Form College
Welsh Row, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5HD |
3.82 miles |
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Sandbach School
Crewe Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3NS |
4.79 miles |
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Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
Middlewich Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3NT |
4.86 miles |
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The Lodge AP
Sandbach House, 36 Crewe Road, Sandbach, CW11 4NE |
4.91 miles |