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Pear Tree Specialist Support High School Catchment Area

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

Pear Tree Specialist Support High School is a free s special not applicable school in Stockport , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 41 pupils, and a capacity of 133 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-19

Age range

41

Pupils

133

Capacity

31%

Fill rate

Pear Tree Specialist Support High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Pear Tree Specialist Support High School?

The catchment area for Pear Tree Specialist Support High School is the geographic zone Stockport uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Stockport 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 Pear Tree Specialist Support High School is set by Stockport and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Stockport before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Stockport catchment area documents →

Pear Tree Specialist Support High School: 133 places, 31% filled: places available

Pear Tree Specialist Support High School has a published admission number of 133 places. 41 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 31%. At 31% full, the school currently has headroom below its 133 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 46.3% of pupils at Pear Tree Specialist Support High School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Stockport.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Stockport 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. Find Stockport school admissions →

Pear Tree Specialist Support High School: School Information

Full address
Worcester Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 5NW
Local authority
Stockport
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
46.3% of pupils
DfE URN
150735

Other Not applicable Schools in Stockport

If Pear Tree Specialist Support High School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Stockport are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Pear Tree Specialist Support High 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: Pear Tree Specialist Support High School

What is the catchment area for Pear Tree Specialist Support High School?

The catchment area for Pear Tree Specialist Support High School is the geographic zone Stockport uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Stockport publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Pear Tree Specialist Support High School oversubscribed?

Pear Tree Specialist Support High School has a capacity of 133 places and currently has 41 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Stockport.

What is the admissions policy for Pear Tree Specialist Support High School?

Admission to Pear Tree Specialist Support High School is managed by Stockport. 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 Pear Tree Specialist Support High School cover?

Pear Tree Specialist Support High School is a not applicable school in Stockport, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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