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Wilmslow Preparatory School Catchment Area

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

Wilmslow Preparatory School is an other independent not applicable school in Wilmslow, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 128 pupils, and a capacity of 152 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-11

Age range

128

Pupils

152

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Wilmslow Preparatory School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wilmslow Preparatory School?

The catchment area for Wilmslow Preparatory School is the geographic zone Cheshire East uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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.

The catchment area for Wilmslow Preparatory School is set by Cheshire East 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 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 →

Wilmslow Preparatory School: 152 places, 84% filled: places available

Wilmslow Preparatory School has a published admission number of 152 places. 128 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 152 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.

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) →

Wilmslow Preparatory School: School Information

Full address
Grove Avenue, Wilmslow, SK9 5EG
Local authority
Cheshire East
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
111477

Other Not applicable Schools in Wilmslow

If Wilmslow Preparatory School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Wilmslow are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Wilmslow Preparatory 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: Wilmslow Preparatory School

What is the catchment area for Wilmslow Preparatory School?

The catchment area for Wilmslow Preparatory School is the geographic zone Cheshire East uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Wilmslow Preparatory School oversubscribed?

Wilmslow Preparatory School has a capacity of 152 places and currently has 128 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire East.

What is the admissions policy for Wilmslow Preparatory School?

Admission to Wilmslow Preparatory 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 Wilmslow Preparatory School cover?

Wilmslow Preparatory School is a not applicable school in Wilmslow, Cheshire East, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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