Wharton CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Wharton CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 235 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
235
Pupils
420
Capacity
56%
Fill rate
Wharton CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Wharton CofE Primary School?
The catchment area for Wharton CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. 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.
Admission to Wharton CofE Primary School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Wharton CofE Primary School: 420 places, 56% filled: places available
Wharton CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 235 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 56%. At 56% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 28.5% of pupils at Wharton CofE Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cheshire West and Chester.
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) →
Wharton CofE Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Greville Drive, Winsford, CW7 3EP
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 28.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135635
Other Primary Schools in Winsford
If Wharton CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Winsford are the next closest alternatives.
Winsford High Street Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW7 2AU
Darnhall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW7 1JL
St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CW7 4AT
Over St John's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CW7 2LU
Over Hall Community School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CW7 1LX
The Oak View Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CW7 2LZ
Other Church of England Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
Wharton CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Cheshire West and Chester. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Willaston CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Neston
Antrobus St Mark's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Northwich
Frodsham CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Frodsham
Great Budworth CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Northwich
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Wharton CofE 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Wharton CofE Primary School
What is the catchment area for Wharton CofE Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Wharton CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. 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 Wharton CofE Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Wharton CofE Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 235 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire West and Chester.
What is the admissions policy for Wharton CofE Primary School? ▾
Wharton CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Wharton CofE Primary School cover? ▾
Wharton CofE Primary School is a primary school in Winsford, 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.