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Emerge School Catchment Area

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

Emerge School is an other independent special not applicable school in Stoke-on-Trent , serving pupils aged 5-13, with 34 pupils, and a capacity of 40 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-13

Age range

34

Pupils

40

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Emerge School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Emerge School?

The catchment area for Emerge School is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Emerge School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Stoke-on-Trent may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Stoke-on-Trent before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

Find Stoke-on-Trent catchment area documents →

Emerge School: 40 places, 85% filled: places available

Emerge School has a published admission number of 40 places. 34 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 40 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.

Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent school admissions →

Emerge School: School Information

Full address
Elgin Chambers, 22-24 Cemetery Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DL
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-13 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
149668

Other Not applicable Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If Emerge School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Emerge School?

The catchment area for Emerge School is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Emerge School oversubscribed?

Emerge School has a capacity of 40 places and currently has 34 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Stoke-on-Trent.

What is the admissions policy for Emerge School?

Emerge School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Emerge School cover?

Emerge School is a not applicable school in Stoke-on-Trent, serving pupils aged 5-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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