Childer Thornton Primary School Catchment Area
Childer Thornton Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 242 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
242
Pupils
210
Capacity
115%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Childer Thornton Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Childer Thornton Primary School 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.
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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 →Childer Thornton Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- New School Lane, Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1QY
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 8.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144529
Other Primary Schools in Ellesmere Port
If Childer Thornton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ellesmere Port are the next closest alternatives.
Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · CH65 4AQ
Whitby Heath Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH65 6RJ
Sutton Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH66 4NW
Rossmore School Catchment Area
Community school · CH66 1HF
Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CH65 6TQ
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CH66 1NN
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Frequently Asked Questions — Childer Thornton Primary School
Is Childer Thornton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Childer Thornton Primary School currently has 242 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Childer Thornton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Childer Thornton Primary 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 Childer Thornton Primary School cover? ▾
Childer Thornton Primary 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 Childer Thornton Primary School? ▾
Childer Thornton Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.