# Wistaston Church Lane Academy — Crewe, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Cathy Elsley

## Contact

- **Address:** null
- **Phone:** 01270 663619
- **Website:** https://www.wclacademy.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/crewe/wistaston-church-lane-academy-16320

## About

Wistaston Church Lane Academy is a welcoming community that inspires learners to shape the world of tomorrow. We place great emphasis on creating a curriculum that is both fun and exciting, guided by our core values: Be Ready, Be Respectful, Be Safe.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Apr 2019
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Apr 2019

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Limitless aspirations at WCLA: We have been impressed with the opportunities provided for our child, from the extracurricular activities to the educational trips. The school's commitment to inclusivity has also been a big plus. However, we have noticed some inconsistency in the communication from the school, which has caused some frustration. *(Mar 2023)*
- **5/5** — A wonderful school community: I have been blown away by the warm welcome and support from the staff at WCLA. My child has thrived in the nursery class and loves the Swan Stars before and after-school care. The emphasis on the core values of Be Ready, Be Respectful, Be Safe has been a great comfort for us. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A lovely school with a great sense of community: My child attended WCLA for several years and had a wonderful time. We appreciated the emphasis on pastoral care and the support from the teachers. The school's facilities are also excellent, with plenty of space for the children to play and learn. *(Jan 2022)*

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