Darnhall Primary School Catchment Area
Darnhall Primary School is a community primary school in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 445 pupils, and a capacity of 405 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-11
Age range
445
Pupils
405
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Darnhall Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Darnhall Primary School?
The catchment area for Darnhall 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 Darnhall 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.
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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 →Darnhall Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 110% capacity
Darnhall Primary School has a published admission number of 405 places. 445 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Cheshire West and Chester allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.3% of pupils at Darnhall Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cheshire West and 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) →
Darnhall Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Sandyhill Road, Darnhall, Winsford, CW7 1JL
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 38.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 111133
Other Primary Schools in Winsford
If Darnhall Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Winsford are the next closest alternatives.
Winsford High Street Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW7 2AU
St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CW7 4AT
Over St John's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CW7 2LU
Wharton CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CW7 3EP
Over Hall Community School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CW7 1LX
The Oak View Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CW7 2LZ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Darnhall 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Darnhall Primary School
What is the catchment area for Darnhall Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Darnhall 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 Darnhall Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Darnhall Primary School currently has 445 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 405 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Darnhall Primary School? ▾
Admission to Darnhall 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 Darnhall Primary School cover? ▾
Darnhall Primary School is a primary school in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester, 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 Darnhall Primary School? ▾
Darnhall Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.