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Co-op Academy Hillside Catchment Area

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

Co-op Academy Hillside is an academy converter primary school in Prenton, Wirral , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 168 pupils, and a capacity of 260 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

168

Pupils

260

Capacity

65%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Co-op Academy Hillside Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Co-op Academy Hillside?

The catchment area for Co-op Academy Hillside is the geographic zone Wirral 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. Wirral 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 Hillside sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wirral. 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 Wirral before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Wirral catchment area documents →

Co-op Academy Hillside: 260 places, 65% filled: places available

Co-op Academy Hillside has a published admission number of 260 places. 168 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 260 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. 47.4% of pupils at Co-op Academy Hillside 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 Prenton.

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

Wirral 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. Wirral Council school admissions (official) →

Co-op Academy Hillside: School Information

Full address
Ridgeview Road, Prenton, CH43 9HG
Local authority
Wirral
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
47.4% of pupils
DfE URN
149838

Other Primary Schools in Prenton

If Co-op Academy Hillside is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Prenton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Co-op Academy Hillside 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 Hillside

What is the catchment area for Co-op Academy Hillside?

The catchment area for Co-op Academy Hillside is the geographic zone Wirral 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. Wirral 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 Hillside oversubscribed?

Co-op Academy Hillside has a capacity of 260 places and currently has 168 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wirral.

What is the admissions policy for Co-op Academy Hillside?

Admission to Co-op Academy Hillside is managed by Wirral. 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 Hillside cover?

Co-op Academy Hillside is a primary school in Prenton, Wirral, serving pupils aged 2-11. 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 Hillside?

Co-op Academy Hillside was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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