Handforth Grange Primary School Catchment Area
Handforth Grange Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Wilmslow, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 346 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
346
Pupils
315
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Handforth Grange Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Handforth Grange Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cheshire East. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →Handforth Grange Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Ullswater Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3NG
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 10.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146615
Other Primary Schools in Wilmslow
If Handforth Grange Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wilmslow are the next closest alternatives.
Styal Primary School Catchment Area
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Lindow Community Primary School Catchment Area
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Ashdene Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SK9 6LJ
St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SK9 5JQ
Lacey Green Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · SK9 4DP
Gorsey Bank Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SK9 5NQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Handforth Grange Primary School
Is Handforth Grange Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Handforth Grange Primary School currently has 346 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Handforth Grange Primary School? ▾
Admission to Handforth Grange 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 Handforth Grange Primary School cover? ▾
Handforth Grange Primary School is a primary school in Wilmslow, Cheshire East, 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 Handforth Grange Primary School? ▾
Handforth Grange Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.