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Churnet View Middle School Catchment Area

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

Churnet View Middle School is an academy converter middle deemed secondary school in Leek, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 9-13, with 436 pupils, and a capacity of 500 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby middle deemed secondary schools below.

9-13

Age range

436

Pupils

500

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Churnet View Middle School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Churnet View Middle School?

The catchment area for Churnet View Middle School is the geographic zone Staffordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this middle deemed 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. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Churnet View Middle School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Churnet View Middle School: 500 places, 87% filled: places available

Churnet View Middle School has a published admission number of 500 places. 436 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 500 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. 27.1% of pupils at Churnet View Middle School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Staffordshire.

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

Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Churnet View Middle School: School Information

Full address
Churnet View, Leek, ST13 6PU
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Middle deemed secondary
Age range
9-13 years
Free school meals
27.1% of pupils
DfE URN
142696

Other Middle deemed secondary Schools in Leek

If Churnet View Middle School is oversubscribed, these middle deemed secondary schools in Leek are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest middle deemed secondary schools by distance

These are the middle deemed secondary schools closest to Churnet View Middle 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: Churnet View Middle School

What is the catchment area for Churnet View Middle School?

The catchment area for Churnet View Middle School is the geographic zone Staffordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this middle deemed 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. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Churnet View Middle School oversubscribed?

Churnet View Middle School has a capacity of 500 places and currently has 436 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Churnet View Middle School?

Admission to Churnet View Middle School is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Churnet View Middle School cover?

Churnet View Middle School is a middle deemed secondary school in Leek, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 9-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Churnet View Middle School?

Churnet View Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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