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Sir William Stanier School

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Sir William Stanier School

Coronation Street, Crewe, CW1 4EB

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
688
Ages
11-16
FSM
45.3%
Attainment 8
28.4
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
28.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.4%
Basics 9-5
11.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
3.9%
EBacc APS
2.16
EBacc 9-5
0.8%
EBacc 9-4
1.6%
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About Sir William Stanier School

Sir William Stanier School is a secondary school in Crewe, Cheshire East. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 28.4. The school has around 688 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Coronation Street, Crewe, CW1 4EB | More schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sir William Stanier School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2025 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  2. Oct 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement
  4. Oct 2019 — Not taking effective action to tackle the a…
  5. Feb 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sir William Stanier School

What is Sir William Stanier School's Ofsted rating?
Sir William Stanier School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Sir William Stanier School's latest exam results?
Sir William Stanier School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 28.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sir William Stanier School located?
Sir William Stanier School is a secondary school in Crewe, Cheshire East (CW1 4EB).
How many pupils attend Sir William Stanier School?
Sir William Stanier School has around 688 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sir William Stanier School with other schools?
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