Cheshire East Council is seeking to build a new primary school on the outskirts of Crewe - aiming to ease pressure on local places and meet the needs of families taking up new homes.

An initial one-form entry school is proposed for the Shavington/Basford area of Crewe off David Whitby Way, where 774 new homes are to be built.

The primary school development is targeted towards helping to meet the growing demand for housing in the area.

A four-week consultation has been launched by the council, so that residents and all interested parties can comment on the free school proposal.

The Basford East, Crewe primary school and housing development plans (Cheshire East Planning).

Details are on the council's website and the consultation will close on Sunday 22 May.

A public drop-in session will take place at Shavington Village Hall, Main Road, Shavington on Tuesday 3 May from 8am until 5pm.

Initially, the school would have a capacity for 210 pupils but would be designed and built so that expansion could take place to develop a two-form setting, for up to 420 children, if required.

The school would be funded through developer contributions from local housing schemes and a grant from the Department for Education (DfE). £5m has already been allocated for the development.

The DfE will be informed of all feedback from the consultation as part of the process.

Councillor Kathryn Flavell, chair of the council's children and families committee, said: "We have considered current capacity of all the primary schools within a two-mile radius and there is limited scope for further expansion at these schools.

Cllr Kathryn Flavell, chair of the council's children and families committee (Cheshire East Council).

"We considered a number of factors, including a safe walking route, distance and site restrictions due to size of neighbouring schools.

"If we do not progress with this new school there will be a shortfall of places from September 2025.

"Therefore, I would urge all interested parties, including parents, ward and parish councillors and faith groups, to express their views at this opportunity."

The proposed new primary school would need planning approval. If approved, the aim would be to complete construction in time for the September 2025 autumn term.

The consultation will seek views and comments about the ethos of the school, provision for special educational needs and nursery provision and any other aspects of the proposal.

To complete the survey online visit: Basford East Pre Launch Consultation for a New Primary School (cheshireeast.gov.uk)

Initially, the school would have a capacity for 210 pupils. An expansion on the school to make room for 420 pupils is an option if needed (Getty).

Comments can also be posted to Cheshire East Council, School Organisation and Capital Strategy Team, Floor 5, Delamere House, c/o Municipal Building, Earle Street, Crewe CW1 2BJ.

Alternatively, email: [email protected]

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