Acresfield Academy Catchment Area
Acresfield Academy is a academy converter primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 250 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
250
Pupils
236
Capacity
106%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Acresfield Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Acresfield Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cheshire West and Chester. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cheshire West and Chester catchment area documents →Acresfield Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Acres Lane, Upton By Chester, Chester, CH2 1LJ
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 8.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147489
Other Primary Schools in Chester
If Acresfield Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chester are the next closest alternatives.
Newton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH2 2LA
J H Godwin Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH1 5JG
Mickle Trafford Village School Catchment Area
Community school · CH2 4EF
Huntington Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH3 6EA
Upton Westlea Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH2 1QJ
Waverton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH3 7QT
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Frequently Asked Questions — Acresfield Academy
Is Acresfield Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Acresfield Academy currently has 250 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 236 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Acresfield Academy? ▾
Admission to Acresfield Academy is managed by Cheshire West and Chester. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Acresfield Academy cover? ▾
Acresfield Academy is a primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Acresfield Academy? ▾
Acresfield Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.