Wheelock Primary School Catchment Area
Wheelock Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Sandbach, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 369 pupils, and a capacity of 345 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
369
Pupils
345
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Wheelock Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Wheelock Primary 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.
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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 →Wheelock Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Crewe Road, Sandbach, CW11 4PY
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 12.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142756
Other Primary Schools in Sandbach
If Wheelock Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sandbach are the next closest alternatives.
Elworth CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CW11 3HU
Smallwood CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CW11 2UR
Sandbach Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · CW11 4NS
Warmingham CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CW11 3QN
Offley Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · CW11 1GY
Brereton CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CW11 1RN
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Frequently Asked Questions — Wheelock Primary School
Is Wheelock Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Wheelock Primary School currently has 369 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 345 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Wheelock Primary School? ▾
Admission to Wheelock Primary 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 Wheelock Primary School cover? ▾
Wheelock Primary School is a primary school in Sandbach, Cheshire East, 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 Wheelock Primary School? ▾
Wheelock Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.