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Arlies Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Arlies Primary School is a community primary school in Stalybridge, Tameside , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 195 pupils, and a capacity of 266 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

195

Pupils

266

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Arlies Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Arlies Primary School?

The catchment area for Arlies Primary School is the geographic zone Tameside 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. Tameside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Arlies Primary School is set by Tameside and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Tameside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Tameside catchment area documents →

Arlies Primary School: 266 places, 73% filled: places available

Arlies Primary School has a published admission number of 266 places. 195 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 266 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 36.9% of pupils at Arlies Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Tameside.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Tameside 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 Tameside school admissions →

Arlies Primary School: School Information

Full address
Broadhill Road, Stalybridge, SK15 1HQ
Local authority
Tameside
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
36.9% of pupils
DfE URN
106190

Other Primary Schools in Stalybridge

If Arlies Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stalybridge are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Arlies 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Arlies Primary School

What is the catchment area for Arlies Primary School?

The catchment area for Arlies Primary School is the geographic zone Tameside 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. Tameside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Arlies Primary School oversubscribed?

Arlies Primary School has a capacity of 266 places and currently has 195 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Tameside.

What is the admissions policy for Arlies Primary School?

Admission to Arlies Primary School is managed by Tameside. 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 Arlies Primary School cover?

Arlies Primary School is a primary school in Stalybridge, Tameside, 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 Arlies Primary School?

Arlies Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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