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High Legh Primary School Catchment Area

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

High Legh Primary School is a community primary school in Knutsford, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 152 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

152

Pupils

210

Capacity

72%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

High Legh Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for High Legh Primary School?

The catchment area for High Legh Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire East uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Cheshire East 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 High Legh Primary School is set by Cheshire East 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 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 →

High Legh Primary School: 210 places, 72% filled: places available

High Legh Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 152 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Knutsford.

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

Cheshire East 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. Cheshire East Council school admissions (official) →

High Legh Primary School: School Information

Full address
Wrenshot Lane, High Legh, Knutsford, WA16 6NW
Local authority
Cheshire East
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
11.2% of pupils
DfE URN
111096

Other Primary Schools in Knutsford

If High Legh Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Knutsford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to High Legh Primary 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: High Legh Primary School

What is the catchment area for High Legh Primary School?

The catchment area for High Legh Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire East uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Cheshire East publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is High Legh Primary School oversubscribed?

High Legh Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 152 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire East.

What is the admissions policy for High Legh Primary School?

Admission to High Legh 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 High Legh Primary School cover?

High Legh Primary School is a primary school in Knutsford, Cheshire East, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for High Legh Primary School?

High Legh Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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