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Cloughwood Academy Catchment Area

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

Cloughwood Academy is a academy special converter not applicable school in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 8–18, with 118 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

8–18

Age range

118

Pupils

120

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2013

Cloughwood Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Cloughwood Academy 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Cloughwood Academy — School Information

Full address
Stones Manor Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1NU
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
8–18 years
Gender
Boys
Free school meals
70.2% of pupils
DfE URN
140093

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cloughwood Academy

Is Cloughwood Academy oversubscribed?

Cloughwood Academy is operating close to its capacity of 120 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cloughwood Academy?

Admission to Cloughwood Academy 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 Cloughwood Academy cover?

Cloughwood Academy is a not applicable school in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, serving pupils aged 8–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cloughwood Academy?

Cloughwood Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.