Underwood West Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Underwood West Academy
Address: Newcastle Street
Town/City: Crewe
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CW1 3LF
Telephone Number: 01270 260580
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: The Aspire Educational Trust
Sponsor: The Aspire Educational Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Laura Jones
Capacity: 442
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 490 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 111% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 51.4%

Location and administration

URN: 143153
DfE Number: 895/3808
UKPRN: 10057537
UPRN: 100012595666
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire East (E06000049)
Constituency: Crewe and Nantwich (E14001185)
Electoral Ward: Crewe St Barnabas (E05008623)

Easting & Northing: 369336E, 356431N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 6' 17.36" N 2° 27' 33.6" W
Plus Code: 9C5V4G3R+W7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Rhiannon Cassidy - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2026.
  • Mrs Laura Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Cecilia Lo Sin Ching - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 November 2029.
  • Mr James Mayhew - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Mr Anthony Noden - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2028.
  • Mr Anthony Noden - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2028.
  • Mr James Pratt - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2029.
  • Mrs Anne Stockton - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 May 2028.
  • Mr Thom Vanstone - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 November 2027.