Best secondary schools in Crewe (2026)
Crewe has 6 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Thomas More Catholic High School, in the top 38% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 36.9, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Crewe has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 38% in England |
St Thomas More Catholic High School Crewe · Roman Catholic |
49.4 | 47.7 | 46% | Not judged | |
2 Top 44% in England |
Shavington Academy Crewe |
47.3 | 47.8 | 43% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 20% in England |
Ruskin Community High School Crewe |
40.5 | 37.9 | 26% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 3% in England |
The Oaks Academy Crewe |
34.2 | 35.4 | 20% | Good | |
5 Bottom 1% in England |
Sir William Stanier School Crewe |
28.2 | 28.4 | 11% | Report card | |
6 Bottom 1% in England |
Cheshire Studio School Crewe |
23.3 | 24.0 | 0% | No rating |
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What is the best secondary school in Crewe?
On exam results over the last three years, St Thomas More Catholic High School is the top-ranked secondary school in Crewe, in the top 38% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.