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Wrenbury Primary School Catchment Area

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

Wrenbury Primary School is a community primary school in Nantwich, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 130 pupils, and a capacity of 160 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

130

Pupils

160

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Wrenbury Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wrenbury Primary School?

The catchment area for Wrenbury Primary School 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.

The catchment area for Wrenbury Primary 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 →

Wrenbury Primary School: 160 places, 81% filled: places available

Wrenbury Primary School has a published admission number of 160 places. 130 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 160 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. 29.2% of pupils at Wrenbury Primary School 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) →

Wrenbury Primary School: School Information

Full address
Nantwich Road, Wrenbury, Nantwich, CW5 8EN
Local authority
Cheshire East
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
29.2% of pupils
DfE URN
111078

Other Primary Schools in Nantwich

If Wrenbury Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nantwich are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Wrenbury 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Wrenbury Primary School

What is the catchment area for Wrenbury Primary School?

The catchment area for Wrenbury Primary School 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 Wrenbury Primary School oversubscribed?

Wrenbury Primary School has a capacity of 160 places and currently has 130 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire East.

What is the admissions policy for Wrenbury Primary School?

Admission to Wrenbury 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 Wrenbury Primary School cover?

Wrenbury Primary School is a primary school in Nantwich, 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 Wrenbury Primary School?

Wrenbury Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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