The Axis Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Axis Academy
Address: Lodgefields Drive
Town/City: Crewe
Postcode: CW2 8TU
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01270 304074
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 4-18
Type: Free schools special
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Youth Engagement Schools Trust
Sponsor: Youth Engagement Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Dan Blundred
Capacity: 68
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 76 (59% boys & 41% girls)
Enrollment: 112% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36.8%

Location and administration

URN: 147854
DfE Number: 895/7002
UKPRN: 10086703
UPRN: 100010081449
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire East (E06000049)
Constituency: Crewe and Nantwich (E14001185)
Electoral Ward: Wistaston (E05008659)

Easting & Northing: 368073E, 355536N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 5' 48.13" N 2° 28' 41.19" W
Plus Code: 9C5V3GWC+MQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Daniel Blundred - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Rebecca Clarke - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 June 2029.
  • Mr Paul John Heywood - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 13 June 2028.
  • Mr Peter David McIlvenny - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 April 2028.
  • Mrs Julia Murray - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • Miss Rebecca Louise Salmon - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 March 2029.
  • Mrs Emma Marie Snowdon - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 May 2028.