Priestnall School Catchment Area
Priestnall School is a academy converter secondary school in Stockport , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1285 pupils, and a capacity of 1275 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,285
Pupils
1,275
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2019
Priestnall School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Priestnall School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Stockport. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →Priestnall School — School Information
- Full address
- Priestnall Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, SK4 3HP
- Local authority
- Stockport
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 13.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149936
Other Secondary Schools in Stockport
If Priestnall School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stockport are the next closest alternatives.
Stockport School Catchment Area
Community school · SK2 6BW
Bramhall High School Catchment Area
Community school · SK7 2JT
Harrytown Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SK6 3BU
Stockport Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · SK3 0UP
Hazel Grove High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SK7 5JX
Reddish Vale High School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · SK5 7HD
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Frequently Asked Questions — Priestnall School
Is Priestnall School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Priestnall School currently has 1285 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1275 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Priestnall School? ▾
Admission to Priestnall 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 Priestnall School cover? ▾
Priestnall School is a secondary school in Stockport, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Priestnall School? ▾
Priestnall School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.