Whirley Primary School Catchment Area
Whirley Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 213 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
213
Pupils
210
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2011
Whirley Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Whirley 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 →Whirley Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Whirley Road, Broken Cross, Macclesfield, SK10 3JL
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 5.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140598
Other Primary Schools in Macclesfield
If Whirley Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Macclesfield are the next closest alternatives.
Dean Valley Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SK10 5HS
Rainow Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SK10 5UB
Bollington Cross CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SK10 5EG
Chelford CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SK11 9AY
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SK10 5LY
Prestbury CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SK10 4JJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Whirley Primary School
Is Whirley Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Whirley Primary School currently has 213 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Whirley Primary School? ▾
Admission to Whirley 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 Whirley Primary School cover? ▾
Whirley Primary School is a primary school in Macclesfield, 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 Whirley Primary School? ▾
Whirley Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.