Welcome to Cheadle Hulme Primary School
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 2026 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. If you are a Stockport resident please visit Stockport’s school admissions page to apply. See the FAQs below for further information.
Offers will be made by the Local Authority.
Admissions deadline for the academic year 2026/27: 15th January 2026.
Applying for entry into Pre-School
Please visit our Starting Pre-School 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
Applications for school places in Years 1 – 6 are known as ‘In Year Applications’ and are coordinated by the Local Authority.
Please visit the Stockport Council website for more information: Changing schools during the school year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a Reception place?
Each year, the application process opens in August via the Local Authority’s online application form. If you are a Stockport resident please follow this link: Primary School Admissions.
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 to 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 on National Offer Day in mid April and by letter 2-3 days later.
What happens if my application is unsuccessful?
All parents/carers 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, following an unsuccessful application, parents/carers can ask for their child’s name to be placed on the waiting list. Vacant places will be allocated to children on the waiting list in accordance with the oversubscription criteria, found in the Admissions Policy below.