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Boughton Heath Academy Catchment Area

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

Boughton Heath Academy is a academy converter primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 223 pupils, and a capacity of 226 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

223

Pupils

226

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Boughton Heath Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Boughton Heath 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Boughton Heath Academy — School Information

Full address
Becketts Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, CH3 5RW
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
4.9% of pupils
DfE URN
141614

Other Primary Schools in Chester

If Boughton Heath Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Boughton Heath Academy

Is Boughton Heath Academy oversubscribed?

Boughton Heath Academy is operating close to its capacity of 226 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Boughton Heath Academy?

Admission to Boughton Heath 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 Boughton Heath Academy cover?

Boughton Heath Academy is a primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, 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 Boughton Heath Academy?

Boughton Heath Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.