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Monks Coppenhall Academy Catchment Area

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

Monks Coppenhall Academy is an academy converter primary school in Crewe, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 624 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-11

Age range

624

Pupils

630

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Monks Coppenhall Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Monks Coppenhall Academy?

The catchment area for Monks Coppenhall Academy 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, Monks Coppenhall Academy 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: 99% 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 →

Monks Coppenhall Academy: 630 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Monks Coppenhall Academy has a published admission number of 630 places. 624 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 630, 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. 32.7% of pupils at Monks Coppenhall Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cheshire East.

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) →

Monks Coppenhall Academy: School Information

Full address
Remer Street, Crewe, CW1 4LY
Local authority
Cheshire East
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
32.7% of pupils
DfE URN
142714

Other Primary Schools in Crewe

If Monks Coppenhall Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crewe are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Monks Coppenhall Academy 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: Monks Coppenhall Academy

What is the catchment area for Monks Coppenhall Academy?

The catchment area for Monks Coppenhall Academy 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 Monks Coppenhall Academy oversubscribed?

Monks Coppenhall Academy is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Monks Coppenhall Academy?

Admission to Monks Coppenhall Academy 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 Monks Coppenhall Academy cover?

Monks Coppenhall Academy is a primary school in Crewe, Cheshire East, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Monks Coppenhall Academy?

Monks Coppenhall Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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