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Eden School Catchment Area

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

Eden School is an other independent special not applicable school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 6-16, with 16 pupils, and a capacity of 16 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

6-16

Age range

16

Pupils

16

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Eden School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Eden School?

The catchment area for Eden School is the geographic zone Cheshire East uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 East 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 Eden School is set by Cheshire East and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 16 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 16 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 Cheshire East before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cheshire East catchment area documents →

Eden School: at or above its 16 place limit

Eden School has a published admission number of 16 places. 16 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 16 places. Cheshire East 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.

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

Cheshire East 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 East Council school admissions (official) →

Eden School: School Information

Full address
76 Chelford Road, Macclesfield, Macclesfield, SK10 3LQ
Local authority
Cheshire East
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
6-16 years
DfE URN
143531

Other Not applicable Schools in Macclesfield

If Eden School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Macclesfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Eden 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: Eden School

What is the catchment area for Eden School?

The catchment area for Eden School is the geographic zone Cheshire East uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 East publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Eden School oversubscribed?

Yes, Eden School currently has 16 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 16 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Eden School?

Admission to Eden School is managed by Cheshire East. 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 Eden School cover?

Eden School is a not applicable school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, serving pupils aged 6-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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