Rainow Primary School Catchment Area
Rainow Primary School is a community primary school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 187 pupils, and a capacity of 189 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
187
Pupils
189
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Rainow Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Rainow 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.
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 →Rainow Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Round Meadow, Rainow, Macclesfield, SK10 5UB
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 5.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 111203
Other Primary Schools in Macclesfield
If Rainow Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Macclesfield are the next closest alternatives.
Dean Valley Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SK10 5HS
Bollington Cross CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SK10 5EG
Chelford CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SK11 9AY
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SK10 5LY
Prestbury CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SK10 4JJ
Wincle CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SK11 0QH
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Frequently Asked Questions — Rainow Primary School
Is Rainow Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Rainow Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 189 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Rainow Primary School? ▾
Admission to Rainow 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 Rainow Primary School cover? ▾
Rainow Primary School is a primary school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.