Encompassing the smaller settlements of Kent Green and The Bank, it is situated on the A34 near Mow Cop, Alsager, Rode Heath, Butt Lane and Kidsgrove and in the unitary authority area of Cheshire East.

Scholar Green has a long history, as shown by the number and range of listed buildings in and around the village.

Little Moreton Hall, a Grade I listed moated timber-framed house, has stood in the village since the early 16th century.

Other listed buildings include the 18th-century Rode Hall and All Saints Church, built between 1863 and 1864 and designed by George Gilbert Scott.

[3] Mow Cop and Scholar Green railway station on the line between Manchester and Stafford was situated to the north-east of the village.