Eccleston Mere Primary School Catchment Area
Eccleston Mere Primary School is a community primary school in St Helens, St. Helens , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 403 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
403
Pupils
472
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Eccleston Mere Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Eccleston Mere Primary School?
The catchment area for Eccleston Mere Primary School is the geographic zone St. Helens 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. St. Helens 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 Eccleston Mere Primary School is set by St. Helens and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by St. Helens before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find St. Helens catchment area documents →Eccleston Mere Primary School: 472 places, 85% filled: places available
Eccleston Mere Primary School has a published admission number of 472 places. 403 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 472 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. 15.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of St Helens.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
St. Helens 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 St. Helens school admissions →
Eccleston Mere Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Saleswood Avenue, Eccleston, St Helens, WA10 5NX
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 15.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 104783
Other Primary Schools in St Helens
If Eccleston Mere Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Helens are the next closest alternatives.
Rivington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA10 6LF
Robins Lane Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA9 3NF
Thatto Heath Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA9 5QX
Sutton Manor Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA9 4AT
Sherdley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA9 4HA
Eaves Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA9 3UB
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Eccleston Mere 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: Eccleston Mere Primary School
What is the catchment area for Eccleston Mere Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Eccleston Mere Primary School is the geographic zone St. Helens 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. St. Helens publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Eccleston Mere Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Eccleston Mere Primary School has a capacity of 472 places and currently has 403 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with St. Helens.
What is the admissions policy for Eccleston Mere Primary School? ▾
Admission to Eccleston Mere Primary School is managed by St. Helens. 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 Eccleston Mere Primary School cover? ▾
Eccleston Mere Primary School is a primary school in St Helens, St. Helens, 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 Eccleston Mere Primary School? ▾
Eccleston Mere Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.