Admissions

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR YEAR 7 & RECEPTION PLACES SEPTEMBER 2026

Starting School

If you wish to apply for a place in Reception for September 2026 at UWA, please use the application form that can be found on the Cheshire East Website: 

Apply for a school place September 2026

Details of the deadlines for applications can be found on the Cheshire East website. Late applications may be disadvantaged. There is plenty of information on the Cheshire East website including information booklets with key dates in the process. Please read the booklets before applying.

If you wish to apply for an in year school place please click the link below:

In year applications

We are always delighted to show prospective parents and pupils around school please contact the school to arrange a convenient time on 01270 260580.

If you have any admission queries please contact Mrs Hitchen on 01270 260580 or email admissions@underwoodwest.cheshire.sch.uk

Underwood West Academy joined the Aspire Trust on 1st December 2016 and the Governing Body is the admissions authority for the Academy. 

In line with the statutory duty of admissions authorities are to consult on amendments to admissions arrangements, please see our links to documents below:

AET Consultation

Admissions Policy 2025-26

Admissions Policy 2026-27

Admissions Policy 2027-28

Appeals and important dates

These are also available on the Aspire Educational Trust website.

UNDERWOOD WEST

ACADEMY

Newcastle Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3LF

Please direct your enquiries to

Mel JamesBursar

01270 260580
bursar@underwoodwest.cheshire.sch.uk

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