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Greenbank Preparatory School Catchment Area

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

Greenbank Preparatory School is an other independent not applicable school in Cheadle, Stockport , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 236 pupils, and a capacity of 283 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-11

Age range

236

Pupils

283

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Greenbank Preparatory School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Greenbank Preparatory School?

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

Find Stockport catchment area documents →

Greenbank Preparatory School: 283 places, 83% filled: places available

Greenbank Preparatory School has a published admission number of 283 places. 236 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 283 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.

Stockport 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 Stockport school admissions →

Greenbank Preparatory School: School Information

Full address
Heathbank Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6HU
Local authority
Stockport
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-11 years
DfE URN
106148

Other Not applicable Schools in Cheadle

If Greenbank Preparatory School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Cheadle are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Greenbank Preparatory 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: Greenbank Preparatory School

What is the catchment area for Greenbank Preparatory School?

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

Is Greenbank Preparatory School oversubscribed?

Greenbank Preparatory School has a capacity of 283 places and currently has 236 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Stockport.

What is the admissions policy for Greenbank Preparatory School?

Admission to Greenbank Preparatory School is managed by Stockport. 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 Greenbank Preparatory School cover?

Greenbank Preparatory School is a not applicable school in Cheadle, Stockport, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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