Beechwood Primary School and Nursery is a mainstream primary school in Crewe, Cheshire East, for children aged 2 to 11. In January 2026, 63 of its 474 pupils (13.3%) were getting SEN support and 20 (4.2%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 2–11
- 474 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Cheshire East.
13.3% get SEN support
63 of 474 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
4.2% have an EHC plan
20 of 474 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia27
- Moderate learning difficulty24
- Speech, language and communication16
- Social, emotional and mental health15
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 474 (places for 315)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sara Harper
- Free school meals
- 37.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Cheshire East
- School reference (URN)
- 111211
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Cheshire East council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, January 2026: Strong standard in 4 of 7 areas
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Meredith Street, Crewe, CW1 2PH
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Adelaide School Special school · Ages 9–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.1 miles
- Lavender Field School Independent · Ages 5–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.2 miles
- Hungerford Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 0.8 miles
- Monks Coppenhall Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Crewe Engineering and Design UTC Secondary · Ages 14–19 · SEN support 14.7%, EHC plans 2% 0.2 miles
- Brierley Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 22%, EHC plans 6.3% 0.4 miles
- Underwood West Academy Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 26.3%, EHC plans 3.7% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Cheshire East SEND schools in Cheshire East
Questions about Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
How many pupils at Beechwood Primary School and Nursery have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 63 of the 474 pupils (13.3%) were getting SEN support and 20 (4.2%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Beechwood Primary School and Nursery?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (27 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (24 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (16 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Beechwood Primary School and Nursery?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Beechwood Primary School and Nursery?
Through Cheshire East council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Beechwood Primary School and Nursery?
You can ask for Beechwood Primary School and Nursery to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Beechwood Primary School and Nursery have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Hungerford Primary Academy, about 0.8 miles away.
Where is Beechwood Primary School and Nursery?
Meredith Street, Crewe, CW1 2PH, in Cheshire East.
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