How many pupils attend Norley Church of England Primary School?

Norley Church of England Primary School has 100 pupils on roll.

What ages does Norley Church of England Primary School take?

Norley Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Norley Church of England Primary School located?

Norley Church of England Primary School is located in Frodsham, WA6 8JZ, Cheshire West and Chester.

How do I apply to Norley Church of England Primary School?

Norley 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 Norley Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Norley 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 far from Norley Church of England Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Norley Church of England Primary School for 2024-25 (Reception) was 1.974 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

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

When Norley 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 and all previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children and all previously Looked After Children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order); 2. Children with special medical or social circumstances aUecting the child — Children with special medical or social circumstances aUecting the child, where these needs can only be met at this school; 3. Children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending school the following year, and 3 further criteria.

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 95% of pupils at Norley Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Norley Church of England Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment

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How far did offers reach?

1.974miles

was the furthest place offered for 2024-25 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Norley Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Norley 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 and all previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children and all previously Looked After Children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order).
2Children with special medical or social circumstances aUecting the child — Children with special medical or social circumstances aUecting the child, where these needs can only be met at this school.
3Children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending school the following year.
4Children resident in the parish of Norley St — Children resident in the parish of Norley St. John the Evangelist and resident within the Norley School Catchment area shown on the Local Authority’s website.
5Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in a Christian church that is a member of Churches Together — Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in a Christian church that is a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.
6Children — Children, who live nearest to the school, measured using an Ordnance Survey address- point system which measures straight line distances in miles from address point of the school to the address point of the place of residence, with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority.

Oversubscription criteria as printed for this school in Section 3 (admission arrangements) of Cheshire West and Chester Council's "Applying for a Primary School place" booklet for September 2027.

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.

Norley Church of England Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Norley Church of England Primary School?: Norley Church of England Primary School has 100 pupils on roll.
What ages does Norley Church of England Primary School take?: Norley Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Norley Church of England Primary School located?: Norley Church of England Primary School is located in Frodsham, WA6 8JZ, Cheshire West and Chester.
How do I apply to Norley Church of England Primary School?: Norley 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 Norley Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Norley 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 far from Norley Church of England Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Norley Church of England Primary School for 2024-25 (Reception) was 1.974 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Norley Church of England Primary School?: When Norley 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 and all previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children and all previously Looked After Children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order); 2. Children with special medical or social circumstances aUecting the child — Children with special medical or social circumstances aUecting the child, where these needs can only be met at this school; 3. Children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending school the following year, and 3 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Norley Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 95% of pupils at Norley 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 far did offers reach?

1.974miles

was the furthest place offered for 2024-25 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Norley Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Norley 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 and all previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children and all previously Looked After Children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order).
2Children with special medical or social circumstances aUecting the child — Children with special medical or social circumstances aUecting the child, where these needs can only be met at this school.
3Children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending school the following year.
4Children resident in the parish of Norley St — Children resident in the parish of Norley St. John the Evangelist and resident within the Norley School Catchment area shown on the Local Authority’s website.
5Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in a Christian church that is a member of Churches Together — Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in a Christian church that is a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.
6Children — Children, who live nearest to the school, measured using an Ordnance Survey address- point system which measures straight line distances in miles from address point of the school to the address point of the place of residence, with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority.

Oversubscription criteria as printed for this school in Section 3 (admission arrangements) of Cheshire West and Chester Council's "Applying for a Primary School place" booklet for September 2027.

Norley Church of England Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Norley Church of England Primary School?: Norley Church of England Primary School has 100 pupils on roll.
What ages does Norley Church of England Primary School take?: Norley Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Norley Church of England Primary School located?: Norley Church of England Primary School is located in Frodsham, WA6 8JZ, Cheshire West and Chester.
How do I apply to Norley Church of England Primary School?: Norley 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 Norley Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Norley 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 far from Norley Church of England Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Norley Church of England Primary School for 2024-25 (Reception) was 1.974 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Norley Church of England Primary School?: When Norley 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 and all previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children and all previously Looked After Children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order); 2. Children with special medical or social circumstances aUecting the child — Children with special medical or social circumstances aUecting the child, where these needs can only be met at this school; 3. Children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending school the following year, and 3 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Norley Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 95% of pupils at Norley 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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