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St Clare's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Clare's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 172 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

172

Pupils

180

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

St Clare's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Clare's Catholic Primary School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Cheshire West and Chester catchment area documents →

St Clare's Catholic Primary School — School Information

Full address
Hawthorn Road, Lache, Chester, CH4 8HX
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
38.4% of pupils
DfE URN
111311

Other Primary Schools in Chester

If St Clare's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Clare's Catholic Primary School

Is St Clare's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

St Clare's Catholic Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 180 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Clare's Catholic Primary School?

St Clare's Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Clare's Catholic Primary School cover?

St Clare's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Clare's Catholic Primary School?

St Clare's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.