Stalyhill Infant School Catchment Area
Stalyhill Infant School is a community primary school in Stalybridge, Tameside , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 161 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5-7
Age range
161
Pupils
180
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Stalyhill Infant School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Stalyhill Infant School?
The catchment area for Stalyhill Infant School is the geographic zone Tameside 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. Tameside 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 Stalyhill Infant School is set by Tameside 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 Tameside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Tameside catchment area documents →Stalyhill Infant School: 180 places, 89% filled: places available
Stalyhill Infant School has a published admission number of 180 places. 161 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Stalybridge.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Tameside 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. Find Tameside school admissions →
Stalyhill Infant School: School Information
- Full address
- Stalyhill Drive, Stalybridge, SK15 2TR
- Local authority
- Tameside
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-7 years
- Free school meals
- 11.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 106222
Other Primary Schools in Stalybridge
If Stalyhill Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stalybridge are the next closest alternatives.
Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · SK15 2DP
Stalyhill Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SK15 2TD
Arlies Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SK15 1HQ
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SK15 3JL
Dixons Silver Springs Primary Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · SK15 1EA
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · SK15 2PT
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Stalyhill Infant 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.
Limehurst Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Oldham · 4.8 miles away
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · Greater Manchester · 5.1 miles away
St Clement's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Manchester · 5.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Stalyhill Infant School
What is the catchment area for Stalyhill Infant School? ▾
The catchment area for Stalyhill Infant School is the geographic zone Tameside 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. Tameside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Stalyhill Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Stalyhill Infant School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 161 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Tameside.
What is the admissions policy for Stalyhill Infant School? ▾
Admission to Stalyhill Infant School is managed by Tameside. 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 Stalyhill Infant School cover? ▾
Stalyhill Infant School is a primary school in Stalybridge, Tameside, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Stalyhill Infant School? ▾
Stalyhill Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.