SecondaryData as of May 2026

Sir William Stanier School

Coronation Street, Crewe, CW1 4EB

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Mar 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

28.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

28.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	26.6	46.4
2023/24	29.6	46.4
2024/25	28.4	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-1.36	0.00
2023/24	-0.90	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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0.85 km away · Studio schools

Good

Crewe Engineering and Design UTC

0.89 km away · University technical college

Good

Adelaide School

1.22 km away · Academy special converter

Outstanding

Springfield School

1.45 km away · Community special school

Outstanding

Lavender Field School

1.5 km away · Other independent special school

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 108 responses), 32% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 28.4. The school has around 688 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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 do parents say about Sir William Stanier School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 108 responses): 32% of parents would recommend Sir William Stanier School.

What are Sir William Stanier School's latest exam results?

Sir William Stanier School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 28.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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