Open Other Primary Mixed

Wistaston Church Lane Academy

Church Lane, Crewe, CW2 8EZ
Part of: THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
Region Map Compare Catchment Chances Nearby League Tables Similar Schools Website
Schools in England
National Education Directory
Wistaston Church Lane Academy
Crewe, CW2 8EZ
432 Pupils
433 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
8.20% FSM %
224 Boys
208 Girls
About Wistaston Church Lane Academy

Wistaston Church Lane Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Cheshire East, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 432 pupils on roll. School capacity: 433. Current headteacher: Cathy Elsley.

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 Wistaston
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 LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-01-2015
UKPRN 10048348
URN 141568
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Audrey Skidmore Chair of Local Governing Body 19/05/2022 10/06/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sheridan Barnes Local Governor 27/01/2025 31/08/2028 Appointed by trustees
Anthony Buckles Local Governor 08/01/2025 31/08/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mr Mike Finnigan Local Governor 01/04/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Hastie Local Governor 19/04/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Holly Hulett Local Governor 03/05/2023 02/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Benjamin Leighton Local Governor 08/01/2025 31/08/2028 Appointed by trustees
Gillian Louden Local Governor 13/03/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by trustees
Schools Nearby
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
1.21 km • Crewe
Other
St Thomas More Catholic High School
1.28 km • Crewe
Other
Wistaston Academy
1.3 km • Crewe
Other
Willaston Primary Academy
1.33 km • Nantwich
Other
Vine Tree Primary School
1.39 km • Crewe
Other
The Berkeley Academy
1.56 km • Crewe
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Wistaston Church Lane Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Crewe, Cheshire East.
Wistaston Church Lane Academy has 432 pupils, with a capacity of 433.
Wistaston Church Lane Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Acting Headteacher at Wistaston Church Lane Academy is Mrs Cathy Elsley.
Wistaston Church Lane Academy is at Church Lane, Wistaston, Crewe, CW2 8EZ, in the Cheshire East local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Wistaston Church Lane Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Wistaston Church Lane Academy is currently open.
Contact
Acting Headteacher
Mrs Cathy Elsley
Church Lane, Wistaston, Crewe, CW2 8EZ
01270663619
www.wclacademy.co.uk
Location
CW2 8EZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
View on DfE GIAS Ofsted Report Compare this School Check Catchment Chances Similar Schools in Cheshire East School Website
Quick Summary
URN 141568
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
© 2026 Schools in England. All rights reserved — Open Government Licence.
AI-Powered
Similar Schools You Might Consider
Finding similar schools…
Ask EduBot anything about schools!