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Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School is a community primary school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 247 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

247

Pupils

210

Capacity

118%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester 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. Cheshire West and Chester 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 Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School is set by Cheshire West and Chester and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 247 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School: heavily oversubscribed at 118% capacity

Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School has a published admission number of 210 places. 247 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 118%. At 118% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Cheshire West and Chester allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 28.3% of pupils at Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cheshire West and Chester.

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

Cheshire West and Chester 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. Cheshire West and Chester Council school admissions (official) →

Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Cambridge Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 4AQ
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
28.3% of pupils
DfE URN
111084

Other Primary Schools in Ellesmere Port

If Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ellesmere Port are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery 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: Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester 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. Cheshire West and Chester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Yes, Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School currently has 247 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School?

Admission to Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School 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 Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School cover?

Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Ellesmere Port, 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 Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School?

Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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