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Marlborough Primary School Catchment Area

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

Marlborough Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 409 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

409

Pupils

420

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Marlborough Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Marlborough Primary School?

The catchment area for Marlborough 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 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, Marlborough Primary School 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% 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 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 →

Marlborough Primary School: 420 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Marlborough Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 409 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Cheshire East'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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Macclesfield.

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) →

Marlborough Primary School: School Information

Full address
Tytherington Drive, Tytherington, Macclesfield, SK10 2HJ
Local authority
Cheshire East
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
8.6% of pupils
DfE URN
142561

Other Primary Schools in Macclesfield

If Marlborough Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Macclesfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Marlborough 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: Marlborough Primary School

What is the catchment area for Marlborough Primary School?

The catchment area for Marlborough 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 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 Marlborough Primary School oversubscribed?

Marlborough Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Marlborough Primary School?

Admission to Marlborough Primary School 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 Marlborough Primary School cover?

Marlborough Primary School is a primary school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Marlborough Primary School?

Marlborough Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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