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Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School Catchment Area

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

Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 51 pupils, and a capacity of 97 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

51

Pupils

97

Capacity

53%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School?

The catchment area for Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cheshire West and Chester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cheshire West and Chester catchment area documents →

Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School: 97 places, 53% filled: places available

Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School has a published admission number of 97 places. 51 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 53%. At 53% full, the school currently has headroom below its 97 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. 24% of pupils at Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cheshire West and Chester.

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

Cheshire West and Chester 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 West and Chester Council school admissions (official) →

Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School: School Information

Full address
Hollow Lane, Kingsley, Frodsham, WA6 8EF
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
24% of pupils
DfE URN
111317

Other Primary Schools in Frodsham

If Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Frodsham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Cheshire West and Chester. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) 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: Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School

What is the catchment area for Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School?

The catchment area for Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cheshire West and Chester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School oversubscribed?

Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School has a capacity of 97 places and currently has 51 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire West and Chester.

What is the admissions policy for Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School?

Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School cover?

Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School is a primary school in Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester, 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 Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School?

Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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