Appleton Thorn Primary School Catchment Area
Appleton Thorn Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Warrington , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 202 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
202
Pupils
210
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2010
Appleton Thorn Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Appleton Thorn Primary School?
The catchment area for Appleton Thorn Primary School is the geographic zone Warrington uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Warrington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Appleton Thorn Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Warrington. 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 Warrington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Warrington catchment area documents →Appleton Thorn Primary School: 210 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
Appleton Thorn Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 202 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Warrington's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Warrington.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Warrington publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Warrington school admissions →
Appleton Thorn Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Arley Road, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, WA4 4RW
- Local authority
- Warrington
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 8.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149676
Other Primary Schools in Warrington
If Appleton Thorn Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Warrington are the next closest alternatives.
Lowton Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Foundation school · WA3 2AW
Lowton West Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA3 2ED
St Luke's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WA3 2PW
St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WA3 3TH
All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WA3 3LU
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WA3 2PQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Appleton Thorn Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
St Mary's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Manchester · 6.8 miles away
Oldfield Brow Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Altrincham · 7.4 miles away
Wargrave CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Newton-le-Willows · 7.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Appleton Thorn Primary School
What is the catchment area for Appleton Thorn Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Appleton Thorn Primary School is the geographic zone Warrington uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Warrington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Appleton Thorn Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Appleton Thorn Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Appleton Thorn Primary School? ▾
Admission to Appleton Thorn Primary School is managed by Warrington. 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 Appleton Thorn Primary School cover? ▾
Appleton Thorn Primary School is a primary school in Warrington, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Appleton Thorn Primary School? ▾
Appleton Thorn Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2010. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.