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Brabyns Preparatory School Catchment Area

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

Brabyns Preparatory School is an other independent not applicable school in Stockport , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 86 pupils, and a capacity of 146 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-11

Age range

86

Pupils

146

Capacity

59%

Fill rate

Brabyns Preparatory School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Brabyns Preparatory School?

The catchment area for Brabyns Preparatory School is the geographic zone Stockport uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Stockport 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 Brabyns Preparatory School is set by Stockport 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 Stockport before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Brabyns Preparatory School: 146 places, 59% filled: places available

Brabyns Preparatory School has a published admission number of 146 places. 86 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 59%. At 59% full, the school currently has headroom below its 146 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.

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

Stockport 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 Stockport school admissions →

Brabyns Preparatory School: School Information

Full address
34-36 Arkwright Road, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7DB
Local authority
Stockport
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-11 years
DfE URN
106147

Other Not applicable Schools in Stockport

If Brabyns Preparatory School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Stockport are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Brabyns Preparatory 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: Brabyns Preparatory School

What is the catchment area for Brabyns Preparatory School?

The catchment area for Brabyns Preparatory School is the geographic zone Stockport uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Stockport publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Brabyns Preparatory School oversubscribed?

Brabyns Preparatory School has a capacity of 146 places and currently has 86 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Stockport.

What is the admissions policy for Brabyns Preparatory School?

Admission to Brabyns Preparatory School is managed by Stockport. 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 Brabyns Preparatory School cover?

Brabyns Preparatory School is a not applicable school in Stockport, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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