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Christleton Primary School Catchment Area

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

Christleton Primary School is a community primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 216 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

216

Pupils

210

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Christleton Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Christleton Primary School?

The catchment area for Christleton Primary 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 Christleton Primary 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: 216 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Cheshire West and Chester publishes the 2027 Christleton Primary School numbers →

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 →

Christleton Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit

Christleton Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 216 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Cheshire West and Chester allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 3.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of 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) →

Christleton Primary School: School Information

Full address
Quarry Lane, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AY
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
3.7% of pupils
DfE URN
111149

Other Primary Schools in Chester

If Christleton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Christleton Primary 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: Christleton Primary School

What is the catchment area for Christleton Primary School?

The catchment area for Christleton Primary 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 Christleton Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Christleton Primary School currently has 216 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Christleton Primary School?

Admission to Christleton 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 Christleton Primary School cover?

Christleton Primary School 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.

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