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Elm House School Catchment Area

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

Elm House School is an other independent special not applicable school in Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 5-14, with 4 pupils, and a capacity of 10 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-14

Age range

4

Pupils

10

Capacity

40%

Fill rate

Elm House School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Elm House School?

The catchment area for Elm House School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire 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 Elm House School is set by Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Elm House School: 10 places, 40% filled: places available

Elm House School has a published admission number of 10 places. 4 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 40%. At 40% full, the school currently has headroom below its 10 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.

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

Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Elm House School: School Information

Full address
15 Mill Road, Cheadle, ST10 1NG
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-14 years
DfE URN
148133

Other Not applicable Schools in

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

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Elm House 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: Elm House School

What is the catchment area for Elm House School?

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

Is Elm House School oversubscribed?

Elm House School has a capacity of 10 places and currently has 4 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Elm House School?

Admission to Elm House School is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Elm House School cover?

Elm House School is a not applicable school in Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 5-14. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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