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Lady Barn House School Catchment Area

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

Lady Barn House School is an other independent not applicable school in Cheadle, Stockport , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 490 pupils, and a capacity of 528 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

490

Pupils

528

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Lady Barn House School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lady Barn House School?

The catchment area for Lady Barn House 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Stockport publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Lady Barn House School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Stockport may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Stockport before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Lady Barn House School: 528 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

Lady Barn House School has a published admission number of 528 places. 490 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 528, Stockport's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

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 →

Lady Barn House School: School Information

Full address
Schools Hill, Cheadle, SK8 1JE
Local authority
Stockport
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
106149

Other Not applicable Schools in Cheadle

If Lady Barn House 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 Lady Barn House 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: Lady Barn House School

What is the catchment area for Lady Barn House School?

The catchment area for Lady Barn House 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Stockport publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Lady Barn House School oversubscribed?

Lady Barn House School is operating close to its capacity of 528 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lady Barn House School?

Lady Barn House School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Stockport publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Lady Barn House School cover?

Lady Barn House School is a not applicable school in Cheadle, Stockport, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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