The Axis Academy Catchment Area
The Axis Academy is a free s special not applicable school in Crewe, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 4-18, with 74 pupils, and a capacity of 68 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-18
Age range
74
Pupils
68
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Axis Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Axis Academy?
The catchment area for The Axis Academy is the geographic zone Cheshire East uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cheshire East publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for The Axis Academy is set by Cheshire East and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cheshire East before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cheshire East catchment area documents →The Axis Academy: at or above its 68 place limit
The Axis Academy has a published admission number of 68 places. 74 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 109%. The school is at or above its published limit of 68 places. Cheshire East allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 36.5% of pupils at The Axis Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cheshire East.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Cheshire East publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Cheshire East Council school admissions (official) →
The Axis Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Lodgefields Drive, Crewe, CW2 8TU
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 36.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147854
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Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Axis Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Axis Academy
What is the catchment area for The Axis Academy? ▾
The catchment area for The Axis Academy is the geographic zone Cheshire East uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cheshire East publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Axis Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, The Axis Academy currently has 74 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 68 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Axis Academy? ▾
Admission to The Axis Academy is managed by Cheshire East. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Axis Academy cover? ▾
The Axis Academy is a not applicable school in Crewe, Cheshire East, serving pupils aged 4-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Axis Academy? ▾
The Axis Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.