Oakfield Lodge School is an alternative provision academy in Crewe, Cheshire East, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 47 pupils
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 47 (places for 60)
- Headteacher
- Miss Emma Thompson (Interim Headteacher)
- Part of
- Manor Hall Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2022
- Free school meals
- 68.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Cheshire East
- School reference (URN)
- 148886
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Cheshire East council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Graded by area, July 2025
Inspected in July 2025. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Warmingham Road, Crewe, CW1 4PP
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Oakfield Lodge School
How do I get a place at Oakfield Lodge School?
Places at Oakfield Lodge School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Cheshire East council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Oakfield Lodge School take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Oakfield Lodge School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in July 2025 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Oakfield Lodge School?
Warmingham Road, Crewe, CW1 4PP, in Cheshire East.
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