How many pupils attend Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School?

Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School has 167 pupils on roll.

What ages does Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School take?

Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

How do I apply to Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School?

Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England 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 Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School have a religious character?

Yes — Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England 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 Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School?

When Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked-after and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children and children who were previously looked after, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside England, but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted (internationally adopted, previously looked after children - IAPLC) (See Notes 2 and 3); 2. Exceptional medical or social needs — Children who have exceptional medical or social needs that make it essential that they attend Hawridge & Cholesbury CE School rather than any other. These needs must be fully supported by written evidence from the appropriate professional person involved with the family. (See Note 4); 3. Catchment area with sibling — Children with a normal home address (See Note 5) in our catchment area (See Note 7 for map) and with a sibling (see Note 6) on the roll of the school at the time of application or whose parent has accepted an offer of a place at the school and who is expected still to be in attendance at the time of entry to the school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Proximity of the child's home, as measured by the straight-line distance (see Note 8) between the home and the school with those living nearer being accorded the higher priority, will serve to differentiate between children in criteria i to vi should the need arise. In the event that two distance measurements are identical, the school will use random allocation to decide which child should be offered the place. The process will be conducted in the presence of a person independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.2% of pupils at Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2024-25 (Reception), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

Last distance offered at Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School, year by year →

How places are decided at Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England 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 and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children and children who were previously looked after, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside England, but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted (internationally adopted, previously looked after children - IAPLC) (See Notes 2 and 3)
2Exceptional medical or social needs — Children who have exceptional medical or social needs that make it essential that they attend Hawridge & Cholesbury CE School rather than any other. These needs must be fully supported by written evidence from the appropriate professional person involved with the family. (See Note 4)
3Catchment area with sibling — Children with a normal home address (See Note 5) in our catchment area (See Note 7 for map) and with a sibling (see Note 6) on the roll of the school at the time of application or whose parent has accepted an offer of a place at the school and who is expected still to be in attendance at the time of entry to the school.
4Catchment area — Children with a normal home address in the catchment area (See Note 7 for map).
5Children of staff — Children of staff where, to comply with the regulations, the member of staff must have been employed for over two years or have been recruited to fill a vacancy for which there is a demonstrable shortage. (See Note 9)
6Outside catchment with sibling — Children with a normal home address outside the catchment area (See Note 7 for map) and with a sibling on the roll of the school at the time of application or whose parent has accepted an offer of a place at the school and who is expected still to be in attendance at the time of entry to the school.
7All other children — All other children.

If two applications tie: Proximity of the child's home, as measured by the straight-line distance (see Note 8) between the home and the school with those living nearer being accorded the higher priority, will serve to differentiate between children in criteria i to vi should the need arise. In the event that two distance measurements are identical, the school will use random allocation to decide which child should be offered the place. The process will be conducted in the presence of a person independent of the school.

Children with an EHC plan naming the school are always offered places (not a numbered criterion). The school has two points of admission: Reception (30 places) and Year 3 (a further 2 places, making classes of a maximum of 32).

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.

Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in October 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School?: Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School has 167 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School take?: Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School located?: Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School is located in Chesham, HP5 2UQ, Buckinghamshire.
How do I apply to Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School?: Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England 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 Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School have a religious character?: Yes — Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School?: Distance did not decide places at Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School for 2024-25 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School?: When Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked-after and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children and children who were previously looked after, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside England, but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted (internationally adopted, previously looked after children - IAPLC) (See Notes 2 and 3); 2. Exceptional medical or social needs — Children who have exceptional medical or social needs that make it essential that they attend Hawridge & Cholesbury CE School rather than any other. These needs must be fully supported by written evidence from the appropriate professional person involved with the family. (See Note 4); 3. Catchment area with sibling — Children with a normal home address (See Note 5) in our catchment area (See Note 7 for map) and with a sibling (see Note 6) on the roll of the school at the time of application or whose parent has accepted an offer of a place at the school and who is expected still to be in attendance at the time of entry to the school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Proximity of the child's home, as measured by the straight-line distance (see Note 8) between the home and the school with those living nearer being accorded the higher priority, will serve to differentiate between children in criteria i to vi should the need arise. In the event that two distance measurements are identical, the school will use random allocation to decide which child should be offered the place. The process will be conducted in the presence of a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.2% of pupils at Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Distance did not decide places here

Last distance offered at Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School, year by year →

How places are decided at Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England 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 and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children and children who were previously looked after, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside England, but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted (internationally adopted, previously looked after children - IAPLC) (See Notes 2 and 3)
2Exceptional medical or social needs — Children who have exceptional medical or social needs that make it essential that they attend Hawridge & Cholesbury CE School rather than any other. These needs must be fully supported by written evidence from the appropriate professional person involved with the family. (See Note 4)
3Catchment area with sibling — Children with a normal home address (See Note 5) in our catchment area (See Note 7 for map) and with a sibling (see Note 6) on the roll of the school at the time of application or whose parent has accepted an offer of a place at the school and who is expected still to be in attendance at the time of entry to the school.
4Catchment area — Children with a normal home address in the catchment area (See Note 7 for map).
5Children of staff — Children of staff where, to comply with the regulations, the member of staff must have been employed for over two years or have been recruited to fill a vacancy for which there is a demonstrable shortage. (See Note 9)
6Outside catchment with sibling — Children with a normal home address outside the catchment area (See Note 7 for map) and with a sibling on the roll of the school at the time of application or whose parent has accepted an offer of a place at the school and who is expected still to be in attendance at the time of entry to the school.
7All other children — All other children.

Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in October 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School?: Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School has 167 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School take?: Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School located?: Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School is located in Chesham, HP5 2UQ, Buckinghamshire.
How do I apply to Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School?: Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England 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 Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School have a religious character?: Yes — Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School?: Distance did not decide places at Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School for 2024-25 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School?: When Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked-after and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children and children who were previously looked after, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside England, but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted (internationally adopted, previously looked after children - IAPLC) (See Notes 2 and 3); 2. Exceptional medical or social needs — Children who have exceptional medical or social needs that make it essential that they attend Hawridge & Cholesbury CE School rather than any other. These needs must be fully supported by written evidence from the appropriate professional person involved with the family. (See Note 4); 3. Catchment area with sibling — Children with a normal home address (See Note 5) in our catchment area (See Note 7 for map) and with a sibling (see Note 6) on the roll of the school at the time of application or whose parent has accepted an offer of a place at the school and who is expected still to be in attendance at the time of entry to the school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Proximity of the child's home, as measured by the straight-line distance (see Note 8) between the home and the school with those living nearer being accorded the higher priority, will serve to differentiate between children in criteria i to vi should the need arise. In the event that two distance measurements are identical, the school will use random allocation to decide which child should be offered the place. The process will be conducted in the presence of a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.2% of pupils at Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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