What did Ofsted judge Ecclesbourne Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Ecclesbourne Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Ecclesbourne Primary School?

Ecclesbourne Primary School has 417 pupils on roll.

What ages does Ecclesbourne Primary School take?

Ecclesbourne Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Ecclesbourne Primary School located?

Ecclesbourne Primary School is located in Thornton Heath, CR7 7FA, Croydon.

How do I apply to Ecclesbourne Primary School?

Ecclesbourne 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.

How close do you need to live to get into Ecclesbourne Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Ecclesbourne Primary School was 0.844 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Ecclesbourne Primary School?

When Ecclesbourne Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After / previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children or 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 (see Note 1); 2. Infant to junior transfer — Where applicable, priority in the allocation of Year 3 places for children transferring from infant to junior school will be given to those children in attendance at the attached infant school; 3. Siblings — Children with a brother or sister who will be in attendance at the school or attached Infant or Junior School at the time of enrolment of the new pupil (see Note 2), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance will be used as a tiebreaker for each oversubscription criterion. Where distance is the same for pupils; then the ultimate tiebreaker will be drawing lots.

What is the largest ethnic background at Ecclesbourne Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 19.2% of pupils at Ecclesbourne Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Ecclesbourne Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Ecclesbourne 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 / previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children or 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 (see Note 1).
2Infant to junior transfer — Where applicable, priority in the allocation of Year 3 places for children transferring from infant to junior school will be given to those children in attendance at the attached infant school.
3Siblings — Children with a brother or sister who will be in attendance at the school or attached Infant or Junior School at the time of enrolment of the new pupil (see Note 2).
4Medical — Pupils with serious medical reasons for needing to attend a particular school within the Trust. A serious medical condition of a parent which would prevent them taking their child to school may also be relevant (see Note 3).
5Children of staff — Children of staff at the school (see Note 4).
6Distance — Distance: Priority will be given to pupils living nearest to the school as measured in a straight line (see Notes 5 and 6). Distance will be used as a tiebreaker for each oversubscription criterion. Where distance is the same for pupils; then lots will be drawn (see Note 9).

If two applications tie: Distance will be used as a tiebreaker for each oversubscription criterion. Where distance is the same for pupils; then the ultimate tiebreaker will be drawing lots.

This policy is a common set of admission arrangements applied across six schools within The Pegasus Academy Trust (Atwood Primary School, Beulah Infant School, Cypress Primary School, Ecclesbourne Primary School, Whitehorse Manor Infant School, Whitehorse Manor Junior School), each with different published admission numbers (60, 60, 90, 60, 120 combined, 60 respectively) rather than a single PAN. Document title states 'Policy for admissions 2027-28' though version notes reference revisions in 2025 and March 2026.

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.

Ecclesbourne Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ecclesbourne Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Ecclesbourne Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ecclesbourne Primary School?: Ecclesbourne Primary School has 417 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ecclesbourne Primary School take?: Ecclesbourne Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Ecclesbourne Primary School located?: Ecclesbourne Primary School is located in Thornton Heath, CR7 7FA, Croydon.
How do I apply to Ecclesbourne Primary School?: Ecclesbourne 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.
How close do you need to live to get into Ecclesbourne Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Ecclesbourne Primary School was 0.844 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Ecclesbourne Primary School?: When Ecclesbourne Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After / previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children or 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 (see Note 1); 2. Infant to junior transfer — Where applicable, priority in the allocation of Year 3 places for children transferring from infant to junior school will be given to those children in attendance at the attached infant school; 3. Siblings — Children with a brother or sister who will be in attendance at the school or attached Infant or Junior School at the time of enrolment of the new pupil (see Note 2), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance will be used as a tiebreaker for each oversubscription criterion. Where distance is the same for pupils; then the ultimate tiebreaker will be drawing lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at Ecclesbourne Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 19.2% of pupils at Ecclesbourne Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Ecclesbourne 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 / previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children or 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 (see Note 1).
2Infant to junior transfer — Where applicable, priority in the allocation of Year 3 places for children transferring from infant to junior school will be given to those children in attendance at the attached infant school.
3Siblings — Children with a brother or sister who will be in attendance at the school or attached Infant or Junior School at the time of enrolment of the new pupil (see Note 2).
4Medical — Pupils with serious medical reasons for needing to attend a particular school within the Trust. A serious medical condition of a parent which would prevent them taking their child to school may also be relevant (see Note 3).
5Children of staff — Children of staff at the school (see Note 4).
6Distance — Distance: Priority will be given to pupils living nearest to the school as measured in a straight line (see Notes 5 and 6). Distance will be used as a tiebreaker for each oversubscription criterion. Where distance is the same for pupils; then lots will be drawn (see Note 9).

If two applications tie: Distance will be used as a tiebreaker for each oversubscription criterion. Where distance is the same for pupils; then the ultimate tiebreaker will be drawing lots.

Ecclesbourne Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ecclesbourne Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Ecclesbourne Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ecclesbourne Primary School?: Ecclesbourne Primary School has 417 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ecclesbourne Primary School take?: Ecclesbourne Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Ecclesbourne Primary School located?: Ecclesbourne Primary School is located in Thornton Heath, CR7 7FA, Croydon.
How do I apply to Ecclesbourne Primary School?: Ecclesbourne 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.
How close do you need to live to get into Ecclesbourne Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Ecclesbourne Primary School was 0.844 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Ecclesbourne Primary School?: When Ecclesbourne Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After / previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children or 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 (see Note 1); 2. Infant to junior transfer — Where applicable, priority in the allocation of Year 3 places for children transferring from infant to junior school will be given to those children in attendance at the attached infant school; 3. Siblings — Children with a brother or sister who will be in attendance at the school or attached Infant or Junior School at the time of enrolment of the new pupil (see Note 2), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance will be used as a tiebreaker for each oversubscription criterion. Where distance is the same for pupils; then the ultimate tiebreaker will be drawing lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at Ecclesbourne Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 19.2% of pupils at Ecclesbourne Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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