How many pupils attend The Ellis Church of England Primary School?

The Ellis Church of England Primary School has 227 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Ellis Church of England Primary School take?

The Ellis Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is The Ellis Church of England Primary School located?

The Ellis Church of England Primary School is located in Barnsley, S73 0PS, Barnsley.

How do I apply to The Ellis Church of England Primary School?

The Ellis Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does The Ellis Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — The Ellis Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at The Ellis Church of England Primary School?

When The Ellis Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Where the child is a Looked After Child (LAC), a previously Looked After Child (PLAC) and children who have been in state care outside of England (IPLAC) (see definition 5 – Looked after Children); 2. Parish church attendance — Children who, or whose parents/carers (see definition 1) regularly (see definition 3) attend the parish church of St Mary's, Wombwell or St George's, Jump; 3. Hemingfield resident with sibling — Whether the child is resident in the village of Hemingfield and has any brothers or sisters (see definition 2) in the school at the time of admission, and 5 further criteria. Tie-break: In the event of over-subscription, when applicants have otherwise equal entitlement, the governors will give priority to those who live the shortest distance, as measured in a straight line, by the LA, from the centre point of the applicant's home address to the main entrance of the school. In the event of two or more children living equidistant from the school, the place will be decided by Random Allocation.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Ellis Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 98.2% of pupils at The Ellis Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

The Ellis Church of England Primary School: Catchment 2026

How places are decided at The Ellis Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children — Where the child is a Looked After Child (LAC), a previously Looked After Child (PLAC) and children who have been in state care outside of England (IPLAC) (see definition 5 – Looked after Children).
2Parish church attendance — Children who, or whose parents/carers (see definition 1) regularly (see definition 3) attend the parish church of St Mary's, Wombwell or St George's, Jump.
3Hemingfield resident with sibling — Whether the child is resident in the village of Hemingfield and has any brothers or sisters (see definition 2) in the school at the time of admission.
4Hemingfield resident — Whether the child is resident in the village of Hemingfield.
5Outside Hemingfield with sibling — Whether the child is resident outside of the village of Hemingfield and has any brothers or sisters (see definition 2) at the time of admission.
6Wombwell parish resident, Churches Together attendance — Children who, or whose parents/carers reside in the parish of Wombwell and regularly attend a Christian denomination participating in 'Churches Together in England' (see definition 4).
7Outside Wombwell parish, Churches Together attendance — Children who, or whose parents/carers reside outside the parish of Wombwell and regularly (see definition 3) attend a Christian denomination participating in 'Churches Together in England'.
8All other applicants

If two applications tie: In the event of over-subscription, when applicants have otherwise equal entitlement, the governors will give priority to those who live the shortest distance, as measured in a straight line, by the LA, from the centre point of the applicant's home address to the main entrance of the school. In the event of two or more children living equidistant from the school, the place will be decided by Random Allocation.

Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted before oversubscription criteria apply. Attendance at the attached nursery does not guarantee a place. The school co-ordinates with Barnsley Local Authority (BMBC).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

The Ellis Church of England Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend The Ellis Church of England Primary School?: The Ellis Church of England Primary School has 227 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Ellis Church of England Primary School take?: The Ellis Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is The Ellis Church of England Primary School located?: The Ellis Church of England Primary School is located in Barnsley, S73 0PS, Barnsley.
How do I apply to The Ellis Church of England Primary School?: The Ellis Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does The Ellis Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — The Ellis Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at The Ellis Church of England Primary School?: When The Ellis Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Where the child is a Looked After Child (LAC), a previously Looked After Child (PLAC) and children who have been in state care outside of England (IPLAC) (see definition 5 – Looked after Children); 2. Parish church attendance — Children who, or whose parents/carers (see definition 1) regularly (see definition 3) attend the parish church of St Mary's, Wombwell or St George's, Jump; 3. Hemingfield resident with sibling — Whether the child is resident in the village of Hemingfield and has any brothers or sisters (see definition 2) in the school at the time of admission, and 5 further criteria. Tie-break: In the event of over-subscription, when applicants have otherwise equal entitlement, the governors will give priority to those who live the shortest distance, as measured in a straight line, by the LA, from the centre point of the applicant's home address to the main entrance of the school. In the event of two or more children living equidistant from the school, the place will be decided by Random Allocation.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Ellis Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 98.2% of pupils at The Ellis Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at The Ellis Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children — Where the child is a Looked After Child (LAC), a previously Looked After Child (PLAC) and children who have been in state care outside of England (IPLAC) (see definition 5 – Looked after Children).
2Parish church attendance — Children who, or whose parents/carers (see definition 1) regularly (see definition 3) attend the parish church of St Mary's, Wombwell or St George's, Jump.
3Hemingfield resident with sibling — Whether the child is resident in the village of Hemingfield and has any brothers or sisters (see definition 2) in the school at the time of admission.
4Hemingfield resident — Whether the child is resident in the village of Hemingfield.
5Outside Hemingfield with sibling — Whether the child is resident outside of the village of Hemingfield and has any brothers or sisters (see definition 2) at the time of admission.
6Wombwell parish resident, Churches Together attendance — Children who, or whose parents/carers reside in the parish of Wombwell and regularly attend a Christian denomination participating in 'Churches Together in England' (see definition 4).
7Outside Wombwell parish, Churches Together attendance — Children who, or whose parents/carers reside outside the parish of Wombwell and regularly (see definition 3) attend a Christian denomination participating in 'Churches Together in England'.
8All other applicants

The Ellis Church of England Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend The Ellis Church of England Primary School?: The Ellis Church of England Primary School has 227 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Ellis Church of England Primary School take?: The Ellis Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is The Ellis Church of England Primary School located?: The Ellis Church of England Primary School is located in Barnsley, S73 0PS, Barnsley.
How do I apply to The Ellis Church of England Primary School?: The Ellis Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does The Ellis Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — The Ellis Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at The Ellis Church of England Primary School?: When The Ellis Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Where the child is a Looked After Child (LAC), a previously Looked After Child (PLAC) and children who have been in state care outside of England (IPLAC) (see definition 5 – Looked after Children); 2. Parish church attendance — Children who, or whose parents/carers (see definition 1) regularly (see definition 3) attend the parish church of St Mary's, Wombwell or St George's, Jump; 3. Hemingfield resident with sibling — Whether the child is resident in the village of Hemingfield and has any brothers or sisters (see definition 2) in the school at the time of admission, and 5 further criteria. Tie-break: In the event of over-subscription, when applicants have otherwise equal entitlement, the governors will give priority to those who live the shortest distance, as measured in a straight line, by the LA, from the centre point of the applicant's home address to the main entrance of the school. In the event of two or more children living equidistant from the school, the place will be decided by Random Allocation.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Ellis Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 98.2% of pupils at The Ellis Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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