The Berkeley Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Laidon Avenue Wistaston Crewe Cheshire CW2 6RU |
| Phone | 01270845726 |
| Reference Number | 142235 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 460 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.13%
Girls: 50.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 2 | 34 | 20 | 54 |
| 3 | 38 | 22 | 60 |
| 4 | 25 | 33 | 58 |
| 5 | 31 | 26 | 57 |
| 6 | 24 | 31 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-07 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-28 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-10-22 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-07-24 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-08-31 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as The Berkeley Primary School | ||
| 2012-12-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-09-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-03-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-04-18 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-12-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-09-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-03-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-04-18 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | -2.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Pebble Brook Primary School
Balmoral Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6PL |
0.62 miles |
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Shavington Primary School
Southbank Avenue, Shavington, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 5BP |
0.81 miles |
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Vine Tree Primary School
Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8AD |
0.82 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8AD |
0.89 miles |
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Wistaston Church Lane Academy
Church Lane, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8EZ |
0.97 miles |
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Gainsborough Primary and Nursery School
Belgrave Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7NH |
1.06 miles |
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Westminster Nursery School
Nelson Street, Crewe, CW2 7LJ |
1.11 miles |
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Wistaston Academy
Moreton Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8QS |
1.19 miles |
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Edleston Primary School
Denver Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7PX |
1.26 miles |
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Willaston Primary Academy
Derwent Close, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6QQ |
1.29 miles |
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Brierley Primary School
Mirion Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2AZ |
1.86 miles |
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Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
Meredith Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2PH |
1.9 miles |
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Hungerford Primary Academy
School Crescent, Crewe, CW1 5HA |
1.99 miles |
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Underwood West Academy
Newcastle Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3LF |
2.03 miles |
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Highfields Academy
Cumberland Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6HA |
2.26 miles |
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Weston Village Primary School
East Avenue, Weston, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 5LZ |
2.31 miles |
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Pear Tree Primary School
Pear Tree Field, Stapeley, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7GZ |
2.33 miles |
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Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary School
Bridge Street, Wybunbury, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7NE |
2.37 miles |
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St Michael's Community Academy
Holland Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3SL |
2.38 miles |
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Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School
Broad Lane, Stapeley, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7QL |
2.57 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Shavington Academy
Rope Lane, Shavington, Cheshire, CW2 5DH |
0.51 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic High School
Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8AE |
0.9 miles |
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Cheshire College - South & West
Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8AB |
0.91 miles |
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Ruskin Community High School
Ruskin Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7JT |
1.13 miles |
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The Oaks Academy
Buchan Grove, Crewe, CW2 7NQ |
1.15 miles |
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The Axis Academy
Lodgefields Drive, Crewe, CW2 8TU |
1.74 miles |
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Lavender Field School
Lavender Field School, Lincoln House, Samuel Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3AE |
1.81 miles |
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Adelaide School
Adelaide Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3DT |
1.86 miles |
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Crewe Engineering and Design UTC
West Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2PZ |
1.88 miles |
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Springfield School
Crewe Green Road, Cheshire East, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 5HS |
2.08 miles |
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Sir William Stanier School
Coronation Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4EB |
2.32 miles |
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Brine Leas School
Audlem Road, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7DY |
2.75 miles |
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Reaseheath College
Reaseheath, NANTWICH, Cheshire, CW5 6DF |
3.02 miles |
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Malbank School and Sixth Form College
Welsh Row, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5HD |
3.27 miles |