Wistaston Academy Catchment Area
Wistaston Academy is an academy converter primary school in Crewe, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 478 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
478
Pupils
472
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Wistaston Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Wistaston Academy?
The catchment area for Wistaston Academy 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, Wistaston Academy 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 →Wistaston Academy: at or above its 472 place limit
Wistaston Academy has a published admission number of 472 places. 478 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 472 places. Cheshire East allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29.7% of pupils at Wistaston Academy 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) →
Wistaston Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Moreton Road, Crewe, CW2 8QS
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 29.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140647
Other Primary Schools in Crewe
If Wistaston Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crewe are the next closest alternatives.
Brierley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW1 2AZ
The Dingle Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW1 5SD
Vine Tree Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW2 8AD
Edleston Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW2 7PX
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · CW1 2PH
Mablins Lane Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW1 3YR
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Wistaston Academy 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: Wistaston Academy
What is the catchment area for Wistaston Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Wistaston Academy 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 Wistaston Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Wistaston Academy currently has 478 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 472 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Wistaston Academy? ▾
Admission to Wistaston Academy 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 Wistaston Academy cover? ▾
Wistaston Academy is a primary school in Crewe, 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 Wistaston Academy? ▾
Wistaston Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.