Question 1

What schools serve Alderley Edge?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 schools in Alderley Edge, Cheshire East — including Alderley Edge Community Primary School, The Ryleys School, Alderley Edge School for Girls, David Lewis School, The David Lewis Centre. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Alderley Edge?

Accepted Answer

Alderley Edge has 1 primary school and 0 secondary schools. There are also 4 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Alderley Edge?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Alderley Edge, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Alderley Edge schools are set by Cheshire East and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Cheshire East admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Alderley Edge?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Alderley Edge are set by Cheshire East as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Alderley Edge

Primary Schools in Alderley Edge (1)

Alderley Edge Community Primary School

Other Schools in Alderley Edge (4)

The Ryleys School

Alderley Edge School for Girls

David Lewis School

The David Lewis Centre