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Malbank School and Sixth Form College Catchment Area

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

Malbank School and Sixth Form College is an academy converter secondary school in Nantwich, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 11-18, and a capacity of 1384 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

1,384

Capacity

Good

Ofsted 2022

Malbank School and Sixth Form College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Malbank School and Sixth Form College?

The catchment area for Malbank School and Sixth Form College is the geographic zone Cheshire East uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.

As an academy, Malbank School and Sixth Form College 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.

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.

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Malbank School and Sixth Form College: School Information

Full address
Welsh Row, Nantwich, CW5 5HD
Local authority
Cheshire East
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
152168

Other Secondary Schools in Nantwich

If Malbank School and Sixth Form College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Nantwich are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Malbank School and Sixth Form College 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: Malbank School and Sixth Form College

What is the catchment area for Malbank School and Sixth Form College?

The catchment area for Malbank School and Sixth Form College is the geographic zone Cheshire East uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Malbank School and Sixth Form College oversubscribed?

Malbank School and Sixth Form College has a capacity of 1384 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire East.

What is the admissions policy for Malbank School and Sixth Form College?

Admission to Malbank School and Sixth Form College 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 Malbank School and Sixth Form College cover?

Malbank School and Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Nantwich, Cheshire East, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Malbank School and Sixth Form College?

Malbank School and Sixth Form College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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