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The Crescent Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Crescent Academy is a academy converter primary school in Stoke-on-Trent , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 697 pupils, and a capacity of 705 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

697

Pupils

705

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

The Crescent Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Crescent Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Stoke-on-Trent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Stoke-on-Trent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Stoke-on-Trent catchment area documents →

The Crescent Academy — School Information

Full address
Pinewood Crescent, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6HZ
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
62.7% of pupils
DfE URN
138551

Other Primary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If The Crescent Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Crescent Academy

Is The Crescent Academy oversubscribed?

The Crescent Academy is operating close to its capacity of 705 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Crescent Academy?

Admission to The Crescent Academy is managed by Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Crescent Academy cover?

The Crescent Academy is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Crescent Academy?

The Crescent Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.