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Great Sankey Primary School Catchment Area

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

Great Sankey Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Warrington , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 348 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

348

Pupils

315

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Great Sankey Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Great Sankey Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Warrington. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 348 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 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 Warrington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Great Sankey Primary School — School Information

Full address
Great Sankey Primary School, Liverpool Road, Warrington, WA5 1SB
Local authority
Warrington
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
12.1% of pupils
DfE URN
144798

Other Primary Schools in Warrington

If Great Sankey Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Warrington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Great Sankey Primary School

Is Great Sankey Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Great Sankey Primary School currently has 348 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Great Sankey Primary School?

Admission to Great Sankey Primary School is managed by Warrington. 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 Great Sankey Primary School cover?

Great Sankey Primary School is a primary school in Warrington, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Great Sankey Primary School?

Great Sankey Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.