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Cheshire Studio School Catchment Area

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

Cheshire Studio School is a studio s secondary school in Crewe, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 14-19, with 55 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

14-19

Age range

55

Pupils

300

Capacity

18%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Cheshire Studio School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cheshire Studio School?

The catchment area for Cheshire Studio School is the geographic zone Cheshire East uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 East publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Cheshire Studio School are allocated by Cheshire East using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

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

Find Cheshire East catchment area documents →

Cheshire Studio School: 300 places, 18% filled: places available

Cheshire Studio School has a published admission number of 300 places. 55 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 18%. At 18% full, the school currently has headroom below its 300 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. 36.4% of pupils at Cheshire Studio School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cheshire East.

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

Cheshire East 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 East Council school admissions (official) →

Cheshire Studio School: School Information

Full address
West Street, C/O the Learning Partnership, Crewe Utc, Crewe, CW1 2PZ
Local authority
Cheshire East
School type
Studio schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
14-19 years
Free school meals
36.4% of pupils
DfE URN
140813

Other Secondary Schools in Crewe

If Cheshire Studio School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Crewe are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Cheshire Studio 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: Cheshire Studio School

What is the catchment area for Cheshire Studio School?

The catchment area for Cheshire Studio School is the geographic zone Cheshire East uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 East publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Cheshire Studio School oversubscribed?

Cheshire Studio School has a capacity of 300 places and currently has 55 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire East.

What is the admissions policy for Cheshire Studio School?

Admission to Cheshire Studio School is managed by Cheshire East. 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 Cheshire Studio School cover?

Cheshire Studio School is a secondary school in Crewe, Cheshire East, serving pupils aged 14-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cheshire Studio School?

Cheshire Studio School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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