Edleston Primary School Catchment Area
Edleston Primary School is a community primary school in Crewe, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 208 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
208
Pupils
210
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Edleston Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Edleston Primary School?
The catchment area for Edleston Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire East 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 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 Edleston Primary 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.
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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 →Edleston Primary School: 210 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
Edleston Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 208 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Cheshire East's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 25% of pupils at Edleston Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cheshire East.
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) →
Edleston Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Denver Avenue, Crewe, CW2 7PX
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 25% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 111170
Other Primary Schools in Crewe
If Edleston Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crewe are the next closest alternatives.
Brierley Primary School Catchment Area
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The Dingle Primary School Catchment Area
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Vine Tree Primary School Catchment Area
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Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
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Mablins Lane Community Primary School Catchment Area
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Pebble Brook Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Edleston 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: Edleston Primary School
What is the catchment area for Edleston Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Edleston Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire East 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 East publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Edleston Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Edleston Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Edleston Primary School? ▾
Admission to Edleston Primary 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 Edleston Primary School cover? ▾
Edleston Primary School is a primary school in Crewe, Cheshire East, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Edleston Primary School? ▾
Edleston Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.