Wistaston Academy Catchment Area
Wistaston Academy is a academy converter primary school in Crewe, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 478 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
478
Pupils
472
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Wistaston Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Wistaston Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cheshire East. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →Wistaston Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Moreton Road, Crewe, CW2 8QS
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 29.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140647
Other Primary Schools in Crewe
If Wistaston Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crewe are the next closest alternatives.
Brierley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW1 2AZ
The Dingle Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW1 5SD
Vine Tree Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW2 8AD
Edleston Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW2 7PX
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · CW1 2PH
Mablins Lane Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW1 3YR
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Frequently Asked Questions — Wistaston Academy
Is Wistaston Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Wistaston Academy currently has 478 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 472 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Wistaston Academy? ▾
Admission to Wistaston 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 Wistaston Academy cover? ▾
Wistaston Academy is a primary school in Crewe, Cheshire East, 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 Wistaston Academy? ▾
Wistaston Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.