Cornerstone Academy
Cornerstone Academy is an independent school in Crewe for pupils aged 5 to 11. It has 16 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Cornerstone Academy is Good, from an inspection in July 2025.
Ofsted inspection: July 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | The Stables Warmingham Road Crewe Cheshire CW1 4PP |
| Reference Number | 147899 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 16 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 93.75%
Girls: 6.25% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Cornerstone Academy is an independent school providing alternative education for pupils at risk of exclusion across Cheshire East. The school has demonstrated good overall effectiveness and excels in creating a supportive and warm environment, dramatically transforming pupils' attitudes towards learning and providing essential social and personal development. The commitment to high expectations and tailored support for individual needs has led to impressive attendance and engagement, with many pupils thriving in a structured environment that promotes positive behavior and strong relationships with staff.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 16 Nov 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 16 Jul 2020 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes of pupils
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Highly impressive attendance rates
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Engaging and exciting curriculum delivery
- Focus on personal and social development
- Commitment to staff well-being and workload management
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient time for new curriculums to embed
- Limited selection of high-quality reading texts
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 37 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 39 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 25 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 49 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 35 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 49 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 28 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 49 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 17 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 49 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 25 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 49 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 13 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 49 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 30 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 49 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 25 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 49 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 25 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 44 | 5 |
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What is Cornerstone Academy's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Cornerstone Academy is Good, from an inspection in July 2025.
When was Cornerstone Academy last inspected by Ofsted?
Cornerstone Academy was last inspected in July 2025.
How many pupils does Cornerstone Academy have?
Cornerstone Academy has 16 pupils on roll.
What age range does Cornerstone Academy cover?
Cornerstone Academy for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Cornerstone Academy?
Cornerstone Academy is at The Stables, Warmingham Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4PP.