Cornerstone Academy
Cheshire · CW1 4PP
Cornerstone Academy is a small, coeducational day prep school in Cheshire serving ages 7–11. With just 19 pupils, it offers a highly personalised learning environment characteristic of boutique preparatory schools. The school has not yet been inspected by Ofsted, suggesting it is newly established or recently registered. Its intimate scale allows for bespoke attention to individual learning needs and pastoral care.
- →Highly individualised education with small class sizes and close staff-to-pupil attention
- →Flexible, nurturing prep-to-senior transition pathway suited to local independent schools
- →Boutique approach allowing tailored curriculum for each child's pace and interests
Who thrives here
Children who thrive in intimate, low-pressure environments; families seeking bespoke primary education; pupils who benefit from close relationship-building with teachers and peers.
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Contact & visit
The Stables, Warmingham Road, Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 4PP
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get into Cornerstone Academy?
Cornerstone Academy admits pupils at 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Cornerstone Academy a boarding school?
Cornerstone Academy is a day school in Cheshire and does not offer boarding.
What is Cornerstone Academy's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Cornerstone Academy “Good” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Intimate community and strong pastoral relationships
✓Bespoke, flexible approach to learning suited to individual needs
✓Accessible, personable leadership and easy parent communication
Common concerns
!Unvetted by Ofsted; limited track record or external validation of quality
!Small cohort may limit peer diversity and breadth of extracurricular offer
!Vulnerability to staff turnover given tiny pupil base