The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school in Warrington , serving pupils aged 2-7, with 248 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-7
Age range
248
Pupils
360
Capacity
69%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School?
The catchment area for The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School is the geographic zone Warrington 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. Warrington 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 The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School is set by Warrington 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 Warrington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Warrington catchment area documents →The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School: 360 places, 69% filled: places available
The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 360 places. 248 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 69%. At 69% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 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. 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Warrington.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Warrington 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 Warrington school admissions →
The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- Wood Lane, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 3DB
- Local authority
- Warrington
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-7 years
- Free school meals
- 18.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 111001
Other Primary Schools in Warrington
If The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Warrington are the next closest alternatives.
Lowton Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Foundation school · WA3 2AW
Lowton West Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA3 2ED
St Luke's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WA3 2PW
St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WA3 3TH
All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WA3 3LU
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WA3 2PQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to The Cobbs Infant and Nursery 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.
Wargrave CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Newton-le-Willows · 6.0 miles away
St Peter's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Newton-le-Willows · 6.5 miles away
Newton-le-Willows Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Newton-le-Willows · 6.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School
What is the catchment area for The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School is the geographic zone Warrington 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. Warrington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 248 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Warrington.
What is the admissions policy for The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School is managed by Warrington. 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 The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School cover? ▾
The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Warrington, serving pupils aged 2-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School? ▾
The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.