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Sutton Green Primary School Catchment Area

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

Sutton Green Primary School is a community primary school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 312 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

312

Pupils

315

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Sutton Green Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sutton Green Primary School?

The catchment area for Sutton Green Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester 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. Cheshire West and Chester 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 Sutton Green Primary School is set by Cheshire West and Chester and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Sutton Green Primary School: 315 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Sutton Green Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 312 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 315, Cheshire West and Chester's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Ellesmere Port.

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

Cheshire West and Chester 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. Cheshire West and Chester Council school admissions (official) →

Sutton Green Primary School: School Information

Full address
Armthorpe Drive, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 4NW
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
19.6% of pupils
DfE URN
111103

Other Primary Schools in Ellesmere Port

If Sutton Green Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ellesmere Port are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Sutton Green Primary 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: Sutton Green Primary School

What is the catchment area for Sutton Green Primary School?

The catchment area for Sutton Green Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester 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. Cheshire West and Chester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Sutton Green Primary School oversubscribed?

Sutton Green Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sutton Green Primary School?

Admission to Sutton Green Primary School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester. 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 Sutton Green Primary School cover?

Sutton Green Primary School is a primary school in Ellesmere Port, 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 Sutton Green Primary School?

Sutton Green Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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