Admissions

I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all prospective pupils of Cheadle Hulme Primary School and their parents/carers. I do hope the information here is helpful to you.
 
If you do choose us, I promise that we will work as hard as we can, in partnership with you, to attain the very highest standards of education and welfare for your child. If we can be of any further help please do not hesitate to contact us on [email protected].
 
Joe Maguire, Executive Head of School

For September 2025 entry into Reception

The Laurus Trust is the Admissions Authority for Cheadle Hulme Primary School. The co-ordination and administration of admissions for entry is undertaken by the Local Authority, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.

See the FAQs below for further information.

Offers will be made by the Local Authority.

Admissions deadline for the academic year 2025/26: 15th January 2025.

Applying for entry into Pre-School

Please visit this page for details of how to apply to Cheadle Hulme Pre-School. This a separate admissions process and policy to admissions for a place in Reception onwards.

In Year Applications

The process is co-ordinated by the Local Authority. Please click on this link for more information.

FAQs

How do I apply?

Applications for a September 2025 Reception place will open mid-August 2024 via the Local Authority’s online application form. If you are a Stockport resident please click on this link. The closing date will be 15 January 2025.

How does the admissions criteria work?

The school has 60 Reception places. If more than 60 applications are received, priority will be given to children in accordance with the oversubscription criteria which can be found in the Admissions Policy below. If a tie-break is necessary to determine which children are admitted then children living nearest the school will be given priority. Cheadle Hulme Primary does not have a catchment area.

How will I be told if my application is successful?

You will be informed by email in mid April 2025 and by letter two to three days later.

What happens if my application is unsuccessful?

All parents have a statutory right of appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel. Information on the appeals process is provided in the Admissions Policy below.

Do you have a waiting list?

Yes, and it will be open to any parent to ask for his or her child’s name to be placed on the waiting list, following an unsuccessful application. Vacant places will be allocated to children on the waiting list in accordance with the oversubscription criteria, found in the Admissions Policy below.

Useful Information

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2024/25 Admissions Policy

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SMBC School Admissions Procedures 2024/25

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2025/26 Admissions Policy

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School Admission Appeals Process

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SMBC Applying for a primary school place booklet 2024/25

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Timescale of school admission appeals