Vine Tree Primary School
Community primary school in Crewe (Cheshire East).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Welcome to Vine Tree Primary School – a small, nurturing school at the heart of the Crewe community, where every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive. With just one class per year group, we pride ourselves on offering a warm, family atmosphere where strong relationships are built between staff, pupils, and parents.
This close-knit environment allows us to provide a personalised approach to learning, helping each child to flourish both academically and socially. Our school is more than just a place of learning – it's a vibrant hub of activity.
We offer a wide range of before and after school clubs , alongside a variety of after-school activities , designed to support working families and give children the chance to discover new interests and talents. From sports to creative arts, there's something for everyone.
At Vine Tree Primary School, we are proud to be an inclusive school where every child is welcomed and celebrated for who they are . We work closely with our families and the wider community to ensure that all pupils feel happy, safe, and confident.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Drama
- Swimming
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 111143
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Constituency
- Crewe and Nantwich
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Vickie Le'Clere | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chris Brislen | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Gemma Moss | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Amy Schofield | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Margaret Turrell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Hillary Cummings | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Anne Gadsden | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Helen Johnson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Sarah Atkinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Ms Joanne Wilkins Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Jonathan Minckley Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record