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Stella Maris School Catchment Area

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

Stella Maris School is an other independent not applicable school in Stockport , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 34 pupils, and a capacity of 71 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-11

Age range

34

Pupils

71

Capacity

48%

Fill rate

Stella Maris School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Stella Maris School?

The catchment area for Stella Maris School is the geographic zone Stockport uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Stockport 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 Stella Maris School is set by Stockport 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 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 →

Stella Maris School: 71 places, 48% filled: places available

Stella Maris School has a published admission number of 71 places. 34 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 48%. At 48% full, the school currently has headroom below its 71 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.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Stockport 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 Stockport school admissions →

Stella Maris School: School Information

Full address
St John's Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, SK4 3BR
Local authority
Stockport
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
106154

Other Not applicable Schools in Stockport

If Stella Maris School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Stockport are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Stella Maris 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Stella Maris School

What is the catchment area for Stella Maris School?

The catchment area for Stella Maris School is the geographic zone Stockport uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Stockport publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Stella Maris School oversubscribed?

Stella Maris School has a capacity of 71 places and currently has 34 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Stockport.

What is the admissions policy for Stella Maris School?

Admission to Stella Maris 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 Stella Maris School cover?

Stella Maris School is a not applicable school in Stockport, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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