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Pebble Brook Primary School Catchment Area

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

Pebble Brook Primary School is a foundation primary school in Crewe, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 338 pupils, and a capacity of 350 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-11

Age range

338

Pupils

350

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Pebble Brook Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Pebble Brook Primary School?

The catchment area for Pebble Brook 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 Pebble Brook 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% 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 →

Pebble Brook Primary School: 350 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Pebble Brook Primary School has a published admission number of 350 places. 338 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 350, 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. 31.4% of pupils at Pebble Brook Primary School 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) →

Pebble Brook Primary School: School Information

Full address
Balmoral Avenue, Crewe, CW2 6PL
Local authority
Cheshire East
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
31.4% of pupils
DfE URN
111219

Other Primary Schools in Crewe

If Pebble Brook Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crewe are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Pebble Brook 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: Pebble Brook Primary School

What is the catchment area for Pebble Brook Primary School?

The catchment area for Pebble Brook 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 Pebble Brook Primary School oversubscribed?

Pebble Brook Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 350 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Pebble Brook Primary School?

Admission to Pebble Brook 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 Pebble Brook Primary School cover?

Pebble Brook Primary School 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 Pebble Brook Primary School?

Pebble Brook Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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