Applying for school places: information booklets

These booklets, which you should read before completing your application, contain important information on the application process including key dates, oversubscription criteria, appeals and frequently asked questions. Information about Cheshire East schools can be found in the primary and secondary booklets.

Accessible or hard copies of the booklets are available on request by contacting the School Admissions team. If hard copies are requested these will be issued in black and white, with colour covers, to keep printing costs down.

Academic Year - September 2018 - August 2019

The Primary and Secondary booklets contain information as at publication date of 31 August 2017. Some schools may apply to become academies during the year. For up to date information on any change in status, please go to the Department for Education, Open Academies and academy projects in development website.

How to apply for school places

Applying for school places 2018/19 (PDF, 2MB)

(Please note: this booklet includes Information on Data Protection and Security)

Primary School Information

Primary School Information 2018/19 (PDF, 2MB).This booklet contains information such as school contact details, maps showing schools within localities, 2017 preference and allocation data, and school admission arrangements' oversubscription criteria for 2018/19.
Primary booklet - changes since booklet publication (PDF, 252KB)
Complete admission arrangements: Academies, Foundation and Voluntary Aided Schools (PDF, 2.4MB)
Complete admission arrangements: Community and Voluntary Controlled schools

Secondary Schools, UTC and Studio School

Secondary Schools, UTC and Studio School 2018/19 (PDF, 2MB). This booklet contains information such as school contact details, maps showing schools within localities, 2017 preference and allocation data, and school admission arrangements' oversubscription criteria 2018/19.

Complete admission arrangements: Academies, Free, Foundation, Studio and UTC schools (PDF, 1KB)
Complete admission arrangements: Community and Voluntary Controlled schools

Sixth Form Admissions

Sixth Form Admissions 2018/19 (PDF, 8MB) - complete admission arrangements are contained within this booklet.

Information about the application process, timescales for applications, entry requirements and an application form for individual schools can be accessed on the individual school websites.