Headteacher's Welcome

As the long serving Headteacher of this highly successful school I would very much like to welcome you to Crestwood Community School.  In February 2024 Ofsted visited and confirmed that we continue to be a “good” school.

We operate from two campuses, Shakespeare Road and Cherbourg Road, admitting Year 7 to 11.  Both sites are Crestwood Community School, with the two sites named the Cherbourg Campus and Shakespeare Campus. We are oversubscribed in all year groups on both campuses, we are known as #Crestwoodfamily.

We have been operating as a split site campus school since 2016. Both sites have had significant development.  The joint campuses employ over 200  staff and have 1500 students. Our dual sites provide, however, the family, personal and caring feel that has become Crestwood’s trade mark.  We pride ourselves in the close relationships we have made with our students, parents and community.  A parent in our Ofsted inspection in February 2024 stated ‘Each time I visit the school, I come away with a shared sense of the pride that the staff and pupils talk about.’

We continually strive to ensure that all our learners achieve their full potential.  The two campuses bring together the very best specialist facilities ensuring that students and staff have every opportunity to excel in their talents.  From a theatre stage, dance studios, drama studios, music technology, steel pans, well equipped sports halls, to technology facilities, there is something for everyone.  In addition, we have a strong wide and varied curriculum on offer where students consistently achieve above national expectations.

Our School is a place of learning and inspiration for all our learners.  We provide opportunity and challenge, plus determination as we strive for the best for everyone at the school.  We develop students’ knowledge and skills to help them achieve and have high aspirations.  

As a Community School, our students are taught to value, care for and respect others.  They develop self-worth, self-respect, self-belief and self-discipline.  Student Voice is an important aspect of our school and students get involved in the community events we put on such as a community Christmas lunch for our elderly community.

This prospectus cannot tell you all that we do.  We are a School with a “can do” attitude and a “can do more” culture.  We never compromise on providing high quality education and care for all our learners.  It is worth visiting so that you can experience the energy and enthusiasm for learning the School creates.

Krista Dawkins

Head Teacher

“Leaders and governors are driven by a strong sense of moral purpose. They are ambitious for pupils’ futures and strive to provide the best opportunities for them. Staff share these aspirations and are loyal and committed.” Ofsted 2024