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Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff Catchment Area

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

Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff is an academy converter primary school in Stoke-on-Trent , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 400 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

400

Pupils

420

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff?

The catchment area for Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent 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. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Stoke-on-Trent. 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: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Stoke-on-Trent catchment area documents →

Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff: 420 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff has a published admission number of 420 places. 400 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Stoke-on-Trent's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 50.3% of pupils at Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Stoke-on-Trent.

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

Stoke-on-Trent 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. Find Stoke-on-Trent school admissions →

Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff: School Information

Full address
Goldenhill Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 3DP
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
50.3% of pupils
DfE URN
148219

Other Primary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff 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: Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff

What is the catchment area for Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff?

The catchment area for Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent 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. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff oversubscribed?

Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff?

Admission to Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff is managed by Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff cover?

Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent, 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 Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff?

Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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