How many pupils attend St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School?

St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School has 221 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School?

St Michael's East Wickham 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 St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Michael's East Wickham 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 St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School?

When St Michael's East Wickham 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 or previously looked after children — Looked after children or previously looked after children (see note 1);; 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children with an exceptional and professionally supported medical or social need for a place at this school (see note 2);; 3. Worshippers at St Michael's East Wickham Church — Children whose families are faithful and regular worshippers at St Michael’s East Wickham Church, Upper Wickham Lane;, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that two or more applicants have equal right to a place under any of the above criteria and there are insufficient places, the Governing Body will use distance, in the first instance, to decide between applicants; if applicants live equidistant from the school the Governing Body will draw lots to decide between applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 37.6% of pupils at St Michael's East Wickham 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 St Michael's East Wickham 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 or previously looked after children — Looked after children or previously looked after children (see note 1);
2Exceptional medical or social need — Children with an exceptional and professionally supported medical or social need for a place at this school (see note 2);
3Worshippers at St Michael's East Wickham Church — Children whose families are faithful and regular worshippers at St Michael’s East Wickham Church, Upper Wickham Lane;
4Worshippers at other Christian churches — Children whose families are faithful and regular worshippers at a Christian church that is a member of Churches Together England, Local Churches Together or Evangelical Alliance;
5Siblings — Children who will have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission (see note 3);
6Staff children — Children who have a parent that is a members of staff at St Michael’s who has worked at the school for at least two years;
7Distance — Children in order of nearness of their home to the school (see note 4).

If two applications tie: In the event that two or more applicants have equal right to a place under any of the above criteria and there are insufficient places, the Governing Body will use distance, in the first instance, to decide between applicants; if applicants live equidistant from the school the Governing Body will draw lots to decide between applicants.

Parents applying under criteria 3 and 4 must complete a supplementary information form. EHCP children admitted first by law but not numbered as a criterion. Fair Access Protocol pupils take priority over waiting list.

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.