Middlewich Primary School Catchment Area
Middlewich Primary School is a community primary school in Middlewich, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 404 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
404
Pupils
420
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Middlewich Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Middlewich Primary School?
The catchment area for Middlewich 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.
The catchment area for Middlewich Primary School is set by Cheshire East and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →Middlewich Primary School: 420 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
Middlewich Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 404 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. 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. 14.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Middlewich.
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) →
Middlewich Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Park Road, Middlewich, CW10 9BS
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 14.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 131727
Other Primary Schools in Middlewich
If Middlewich Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Middlewich are the next closest alternatives.
Byley Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · CW10 9NG
Wimboldsley Community Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CW10 0LN
Cledford Primary & Nursery Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · CW10 0DD
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · CW10 9DH
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Middlewich 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.
Wharton CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Winsford · 2.4 miles away
St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Winsford · 3.1 miles away
Winsford High Street Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Winsford · 3.2 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Middlewich Primary School
What is the catchment area for Middlewich Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Middlewich 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 Middlewich Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Middlewich Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Middlewich Primary School? ▾
Admission to Middlewich 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 Middlewich Primary School cover? ▾
Middlewich Primary School is a primary school in Middlewich, 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 Middlewich Primary School? ▾
Middlewich Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.