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Maple Grove School Catchment Area

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

Maple Grove School is an other independent special not applicable school in Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 5-18, with 54 pupils, and a capacity of 51 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-18

Age range

54

Pupils

51

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Maple Grove School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Maple Grove School?

The catchment area for Maple Grove School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester 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, after looked-after children and siblings. 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.

The catchment area for Maple Grove School is set by Cheshire West and Chester and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 54 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 51 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Cheshire West and Chester publishes the 2027 Maple Grove School numbers →

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 →

Maple Grove School: at or above its 51 place limit

Maple Grove School has a published admission number of 51 places. 54 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 106%. The school is at or above its published limit of 51 places. Cheshire West and Chester allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

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) →

Maple Grove School: School Information

Full address
Clare Avenue, Chester, CH2 3HR
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-18 years
DfE URN
147737

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Maple Grove School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Maple Grove 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: Maple Grove School

What is the catchment area for Maple Grove School?

The catchment area for Maple Grove School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester 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, after looked-after children and siblings. 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 Maple Grove School oversubscribed?

Yes, Maple Grove School currently has 54 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 51 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Maple Grove School?

Admission to Maple Grove School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester. 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 Maple Grove School cover?

Maple Grove School is a not applicable school in Cheshire West and Chester, serving pupils aged 5-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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