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Little Bollington CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Little Bollington CofE Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Altrincham, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 82 pupils, and a capacity of 116 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

82

Pupils

116

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Little Bollington CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Little Bollington CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Little Bollington CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cheshire East publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Little Bollington CofE Primary School is managed by Cheshire East 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 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 →

Little Bollington CofE Primary School: 116 places, 71% filled: places available

Little Bollington CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 116 places. 82 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 116 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. 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Altrincham.

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) →

Little Bollington CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Lymm Road, Little Bollington, Altrincham, WA14 4SZ
Local authority
Cheshire East
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
19.5% of pupils
DfE URN
147810

Other Primary Schools in Altrincham

If Little Bollington CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Altrincham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Cheshire East

Little Bollington CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Cheshire East. 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 Little Bollington CofE 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: Little Bollington CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Little Bollington CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Little Bollington CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cheshire East publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Little Bollington CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Little Bollington CofE Primary School has a capacity of 116 places and currently has 82 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire East.

What is the admissions policy for Little Bollington CofE Primary School?

Little Bollington CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cheshire East before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Little Bollington CofE Primary School cover?

Little Bollington CofE Primary School is a primary school in Altrincham, 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 Little Bollington CofE Primary School?

Little Bollington CofE Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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