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Upton Priory School Catchment Area

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

Upton Priory School is an academy converter primary school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 294 pupils, and a capacity of 388 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

294

Pupils

388

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Upton Priory School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Upton Priory School?

The catchment area for Upton Priory School is the geographic zone Cheshire East 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 East publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Upton Priory School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cheshire East. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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

Find Cheshire East catchment area documents →

Upton Priory School: 388 places, 76% filled: places available

Upton Priory School has a published admission number of 388 places. 294 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 388 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. 25.6% of pupils at Upton Priory School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cheshire East.

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

Cheshire East 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 East Council school admissions (official) →

Upton Priory School: School Information

Full address
Berwick Close, Off Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3ED
Local authority
Cheshire East
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
25.6% of pupils
DfE URN
142513

Other Primary Schools in Macclesfield

If Upton Priory School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Macclesfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Upton Priory 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: Upton Priory School

What is the catchment area for Upton Priory School?

The catchment area for Upton Priory School is the geographic zone Cheshire East 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 East publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Upton Priory School oversubscribed?

Upton Priory School has a capacity of 388 places and currently has 294 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire East.

What is the admissions policy for Upton Priory School?

Admission to Upton Priory School is managed by Cheshire East. 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 Upton Priory School cover?

Upton Priory School is a primary school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Upton Priory School?

Upton Priory School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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