Mablins Lane Community Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Crewe, Cheshire East, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 126 of its 611 pupils (20.6%) were getting SEN support and 33 (5.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 611 pupils
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Cheshire East.
20.6% get SEN support
126 of 611 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
5.4% have an EHC plan
33 of 611 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health52
- Moderate learning difficulty42
- Speech, language and communication39
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia6
- Visual impairment6
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
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 611 (places for 630)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Justine Joule
- Free school meals
- 20% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Cheshire East
- School reference (URN)
- 111216
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
Graded by area, November 2024
Inspected in November 2024. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Mablins Lane, Crewe, CW1 3YR
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Leighton Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Monks Coppenhall Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
- Adelaide School Special school · Ages 9–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 miles
- Lavender Field School Independent · Ages 5–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St Michael's Community Academy Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 15.5%, EHC plans 3.2% 0.6 miles
- Underwood West Academy Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 26.3%, EHC plans 3.7% 0.9 miles
- Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 13.3%, EHC plans 4.2% 1.1 miles
All mainstream schools in Cheshire East SEND schools in Cheshire East
Questions about Mablins Lane Community Primary School
How many pupils at Mablins Lane Community Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 126 of the 611 pupils (20.6%) were getting SEN support and 33 (5.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Mablins Lane Community Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (52 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (42 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (39 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Mablins Lane Community Primary School?
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 Mablins Lane Community Primary School?
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 Mablins Lane Community Primary School?
You can ask for Mablins Lane Community Primary School 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 Mablins Lane Community Primary School 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 Leighton Academy, about 0.6 miles away.
Where is Mablins Lane Community Primary School?
Mablins Lane, Crewe, CW1 3YR, in Cheshire East.
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