Open Other Primary Mixed

The Berkeley Academy

Laidon Avenue, Crewe, CW2 6RU
Part of: BIRCHWOOD ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
475 Pupils
420 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
9.50% FSM %
237 Boys
238 Girls
About The Berkeley Academy

Located in Crewe (CW2 6RU), The Berkeley Academy is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Cheshire East.

It has 475 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Sarah Louise Gohr.

Data for The Berkeley Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cheshire East
Region North West
Administrative District Cheshire East
Parliamentary Constituency Crewe and Nantwich
Ward Willaston and Rope
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CHANCERY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2015
UKPRN 10053727
URN 142235
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Gillian Barker Chair of Local Governing Body 09/10/2020 08/10/2028 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Rachel Bridgett Local Governor 28/02/2023 27/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Louise Gohr Local Governor 01/09/2023 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Libby Hay Local Governor 15/07/2025 15/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Tanya Houghton-Heath Local Governor 29/04/2024 28/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gary McDougall Local Governor 21/03/2024 20/03/2028 Elected by parents
Lynne Rowland Local Governor 21/03/2024 20/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Sehne Local Governor 12/09/2025 11/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Natasha Waters Local Governor 30/09/2025 05/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
The Berkeley Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Crewe, Cheshire East.
The Berkeley Academy has 475 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
The Berkeley Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Berkeley Academy is Mrs Sarah Louise Gohr.
The Berkeley Academy is at Laidon Avenue, Wistaston, Crewe, CW2 6RU, in the Cheshire East local authority, North West.
Sixth form at The Berkeley Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
The Berkeley Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Louise Gohr
Laidon Avenue, Wistaston, Crewe, CW2 6RU
Location
Quick Summary
URN 142235
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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