Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents — updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Shavington Academy Catchment Area

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

Shavington Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Shavington, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 908 pupils, and a capacity of 850 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

908

Pupils

850

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Shavington Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Shavington Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cheshire East. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 908 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 850 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

Not getting a place? Learn how to appeal a school place →

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 →

Shavington Academy — School Information

Full address
Rope Lane, Shavington, CW2 5DH
Local authority
Cheshire East
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
13.7% of pupils
DfE URN
142237

Frequently Asked Questions — Shavington Academy

Is Shavington Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Shavington Academy currently has 908 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 850 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Shavington Academy?

Admission to Shavington Academy 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 Shavington Academy cover?

Shavington Academy is a secondary school in Shavington, Cheshire East, 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 Shavington Academy?

Shavington Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.