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Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 3-11, and a capacity of 444 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

444

Capacity

Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. 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.

Admission to Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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.

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Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Old Wrexham Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7HS
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
DfE URN
150917

Other Primary Schools in Chester

If Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chester are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Cheshire West and Chester. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Overleigh St Mary's Church of England 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: Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. 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 Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 444 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire West and Chester.

What is the admissions policy for Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School?

Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School cover?

Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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