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Oldfield Primary School Catchment Area

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

Oldfield Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 205 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

205

Pupils

210

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Oldfield Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Oldfield Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cheshire West and Chester. 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: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Oldfield Primary School — School Information

Full address
Green Lane, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5LB
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
5.4% of pupils
DfE URN
151416

Other Primary Schools in Chester

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Oldfield Primary School

Is Oldfield Primary School oversubscribed?

Oldfield Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Oldfield Primary School?

Admission to Oldfield Primary 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 Oldfield Primary School cover?

Oldfield Primary School is a primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, 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 Oldfield Primary School?

Oldfield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.