Open Other Primary Mixed

Underwood West Academy

Newcastle Street, Crewe, CW1 3LF
Part of: THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Underwood West Academy
Crewe, CW1 3LF
504 Pupils
442 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
48.60% FSM %
268 Boys
236 Girls
About Underwood West Academy

Underwood West Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Cheshire East, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 504 pupils on roll. School capacity: 442. Current headteacher: Laura Jones.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cheshire East or 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 Crewe St Barnabas
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 THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Opened 01-12-2016
UKPRN 10057537
URN 143153
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Anthony Noden Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 04/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Rhiannon Cassidy Local Governor 18/11/2022 17/11/2026 Elected by parents
Cecilia Lo Sin Ching Local Governor 07/11/2025 06/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mr James Mayhew Local Governor 30/09/2025 29/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Anthony Noden Local Governor 13/02/2024 13/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Pratt Local Governor 20/05/2025 19/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anne Stockton Local Governor 23/05/2024 22/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Thom Vanstone Local Governor 24/11/2023 23/11/2027 Elected by school staff
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Frequently Asked Questions
Underwood West Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Crewe, Cheshire East.
Underwood West Academy has 504 pupils, with a capacity of 442.
Underwood West Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Principal at Underwood West Academy is Mrs Laura Jones.
Underwood West Academy is at Newcastle Street, Crewe, CW1 3LF, in the Cheshire East local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Underwood West Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Underwood West Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Laura Jones
Newcastle Street, Crewe, CW1 3LF
01270260580
www.underwoodwest.cheshire.sch.uk/
Location
CW1 3LF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143153
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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