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Eastcroft Park School Catchment Area

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

Eastcroft Park School is a community primary school in Liverpool, Knowsley , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 226 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

226

Pupils

210

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Eastcroft Park School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Eastcroft Park School?

The catchment area for Eastcroft Park School is the geographic zone Knowsley 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. Knowsley 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 Eastcroft Park School is set by Knowsley and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 226 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

Find Knowsley catchment area documents →

Eastcroft Park School: at or above its 210 place limit

Eastcroft Park School has a published admission number of 210 places. 226 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 108%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Knowsley allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 57.7% of pupils at Eastcroft Park School 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 Liverpool.

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

Knowsley 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 Knowsley school admissions →

Eastcroft Park School: School Information

Full address
Hollinghurst Road, Tower Hill, Liverpool, L33 1EB
Local authority
Knowsley
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
57.7% of pupils
DfE URN
104447

Other Primary Schools in Liverpool

If Eastcroft Park School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Eastcroft Park 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: Eastcroft Park School

What is the catchment area for Eastcroft Park School?

The catchment area for Eastcroft Park School is the geographic zone Knowsley 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. Knowsley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Eastcroft Park School oversubscribed?

Yes, Eastcroft Park School currently has 226 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Eastcroft Park School?

Admission to Eastcroft Park School is managed by Knowsley. 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 Eastcroft Park School cover?

Eastcroft Park School is a primary school in Liverpool, Knowsley, 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 Eastcroft Park School?

Eastcroft Park School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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