What did Ofsted judge Elsworth CofE VA Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Elsworth CofE VA Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Elsworth CofE VA Primary School?

Elsworth CofE VA Primary School has 130 pupils on roll.

What ages does Elsworth CofE VA Primary School take?

Elsworth CofE VA Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Elsworth CofE VA Primary School located?

Elsworth CofE VA Primary School is located in CB23 4JD, Cambridgeshire.

How do I apply to Elsworth CofE VA Primary School?

Elsworth CofE VA 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 Elsworth CofE VA Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Elsworth CofE VA 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 Elsworth CofE VA Primary School?

When Elsworth CofE VA Primary School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Care / Previously in Care — Children in Care (CIC), and Children who were previously in care (CIC), but ceased to be so by reason of adoption, a child arrangement order (resident order) (now known as a child arrangement order) or special guardianship order; 2. Children previously in state care outside England — Children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 3. Children living in the catchment area — Children living in the catchment area¹ prioritised in the order: (i) those with a sibling² at the school at the time of admission (ii) other children living in the catchment, and 1 further criteria. 17 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the final place to be allocated, a random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school. Under random allocation, names will be entered into a 'hat' and the required number of names will be drawn out.

What is the largest ethnic background at Elsworth CofE VA Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.8% of pupils at Elsworth CofE VA 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 Elsworth CofE VA Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in Care / Previously in Care — Children in Care (CIC), and Children who were previously in care (CIC), but ceased to be so by reason of adoption, a child arrangement order (resident order) (now known as a child arrangement order) or special guardianship order.
2Children previously in state care outside England — Children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
3Children living in the catchment area — Children living in the catchment area¹ prioritised in the order: (i) those with a sibling² at the school at the time of admission (ii) other children living in the catchment.
4Children living outside of the catchment area — Children living outside of the catchment area prioritised in the order (i) those who have a sibling² at the school at the time of admission, (ii) other children

If two applications tie: In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the final place to be allocated, a random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school. Under random allocation, names will be entered into a 'hat' and the required number of names will be drawn out.

Within criteria 3 and 4, distance is used as a secondary priority: priority goes to children living nearest the school as measured by a straight line from the reference point of the home to the nodal point of the school, which is the reception front door.

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.

Elsworth CofE VA Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Elsworth CofE VA Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Elsworth CofE VA Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Elsworth CofE VA Primary School?: Elsworth CofE VA Primary School has 130 pupils on roll.
What ages does Elsworth CofE VA Primary School take?: Elsworth CofE VA Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Elsworth CofE VA Primary School located?: Elsworth CofE VA Primary School is located in CB23 4JD, Cambridgeshire.
How do I apply to Elsworth CofE VA Primary School?: Elsworth CofE VA 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 Elsworth CofE VA Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Elsworth CofE VA 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 Elsworth CofE VA Primary School?: When Elsworth CofE VA Primary School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Care / Previously in Care — Children in Care (CIC), and Children who were previously in care (CIC), but ceased to be so by reason of adoption, a child arrangement order (resident order) (now known as a child arrangement order) or special guardianship order; 2. Children previously in state care outside England — Children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 3. Children living in the catchment area — Children living in the catchment area¹ prioritised in the order: (i) those with a sibling² at the school at the time of admission (ii) other children living in the catchment, and 1 further criteria. 17 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the final place to be allocated, a random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school. Under random allocation, names will be entered into a 'hat' and the required number of names will be drawn out.
What is the largest ethnic background at Elsworth CofE VA Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.8% of pupils at Elsworth CofE VA 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 Elsworth CofE VA Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in Care / Previously in Care — Children in Care (CIC), and Children who were previously in care (CIC), but ceased to be so by reason of adoption, a child arrangement order (resident order) (now known as a child arrangement order) or special guardianship order.
2Children previously in state care outside England — Children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
3Children living in the catchment area — Children living in the catchment area¹ prioritised in the order: (i) those with a sibling² at the school at the time of admission (ii) other children living in the catchment.
4Children living outside of the catchment area — Children living outside of the catchment area prioritised in the order (i) those who have a sibling² at the school at the time of admission, (ii) other children

Elsworth CofE VA Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Elsworth CofE VA Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Elsworth CofE VA Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Elsworth CofE VA Primary School?: Elsworth CofE VA Primary School has 130 pupils on roll.
What ages does Elsworth CofE VA Primary School take?: Elsworth CofE VA Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Elsworth CofE VA Primary School located?: Elsworth CofE VA Primary School is located in CB23 4JD, Cambridgeshire.
How do I apply to Elsworth CofE VA Primary School?: Elsworth CofE VA 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 Elsworth CofE VA Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Elsworth CofE VA 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 Elsworth CofE VA Primary School?: When Elsworth CofE VA Primary School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Care / Previously in Care — Children in Care (CIC), and Children who were previously in care (CIC), but ceased to be so by reason of adoption, a child arrangement order (resident order) (now known as a child arrangement order) or special guardianship order; 2. Children previously in state care outside England — Children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 3. Children living in the catchment area — Children living in the catchment area¹ prioritised in the order: (i) those with a sibling² at the school at the time of admission (ii) other children living in the catchment, and 1 further criteria. 17 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the final place to be allocated, a random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school. Under random allocation, names will be entered into a 'hat' and the required number of names will be drawn out.
What is the largest ethnic background at Elsworth CofE VA Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.8% of pupils at Elsworth CofE VA Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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