How many pupils attend The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy?

The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy has 211 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy?

The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy 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 The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy have a religious character?

Yes — The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy 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 The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy?

When The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. 'Looked After' Children and previously looked after children — Including internationally adopted previously looked after children; written confirmation required, and a copy of the adoption or special guardianship order if applying under the previously looked after criterion; 2. Siblings — An older child of the same family unit living at the same address who will attend The Minster Nursery and Infant School or The Minster Junior School at the beginning of the Autumn Term 2027; sibling priority is not granted where the child in attendance is in the Nursery class; 3. Church Place Applicants — Denominational places for children of regular and committed worshipping church members (minimum monthly attendance for a year by the time of application, referenced by parish clergy); Croydon Church of England Supplementary Information Form required. Ordered: (1) Churches of the Croydon Team Ministry - Croydon Minster, St George's Waddon and St Andrew's Croydon; (2) other Anglican churches in the Archdeaconry of Croydon; (3) non-Anglican churches that are full members of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and for whom The Minster Nursery and Infant School is the nearest church school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance decides between applications; where distance is the same for two or more applications the authority uses random allocation, independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 24.2% of pupils at The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy

How far did offers reach?

2.66miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (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 The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy

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.

1'Looked After' Children and previously looked after children — Including internationally adopted previously looked after children; written confirmation required, and a copy of the adoption or special guardianship order if applying under the previously looked after criterion
2Siblings — An older child of the same family unit living at the same address who will attend The Minster Nursery and Infant School or The Minster Junior School at the beginning of the Autumn Term 2027; sibling priority is not granted where the child in attendance is in the Nursery class
3Church Place Applicants — Denominational places for children of regular and committed worshipping church members (minimum monthly attendance for a year by the time of application, referenced by parish clergy); Croydon Church of England Supplementary Information Form required. Ordered: (1) Churches of the Croydon Team Ministry - Croydon Minster, St George's Waddon and St Andrew's Croydon; (2) other Anglican churches in the Archdeaconry of Croydon; (3) non-Anglican churches that are full members of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and for whom The Minster Nursery and Infant School is the nearest church school
4Medical or Social Cases — Children with serious medical/social needs, or a parent with serious medical/social needs which would prevent them taking their child to school; must be supported by a recent letter from a hospital consultant and/or the family's GP attached to the medical/social form
5Geographical distance — Places allocated by the LA on the geographical basis described in the Admission to Primary School Brochure; priority to pupils living nearest the school measured in a straight line from the pupil's main home to the designated main entrance using the LA's computerised measuring system and NLPG reference points

If two applications tie: Distance decides between applications; where distance is the same for two or more applications the authority uses random allocation, independently verified

School Admission Policy 2027-2028. 60 places allocated in Reception with effect from 1 September 2027. Children with places in the Minster Nursery are not guaranteed a Reception place. Year 2 pupils do not automatically transfer to The Minster Junior School but are given priority there after EHCP and looked after children.

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.

The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in April 2025 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy?: The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy has 211 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy take?: The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 7.
Where is The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy located?: The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy is located in Croydon, CR0 4BH, Croydon.
How do I apply to The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy?: The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy 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 The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy have a religious character?: Yes — The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy 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 The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy for 2026-27 (Reception) was 2.66 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 The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy?: When The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. 'Looked After' Children and previously looked after children — Including internationally adopted previously looked after children; written confirmation required, and a copy of the adoption or special guardianship order if applying under the previously looked after criterion; 2. Siblings — An older child of the same family unit living at the same address who will attend The Minster Nursery and Infant School or The Minster Junior School at the beginning of the Autumn Term 2027; sibling priority is not granted where the child in attendance is in the Nursery class; 3. Church Place Applicants — Denominational places for children of regular and committed worshipping church members (minimum monthly attendance for a year by the time of application, referenced by parish clergy); Croydon Church of England Supplementary Information Form required. Ordered: (1) Churches of the Croydon Team Ministry - Croydon Minster, St George's Waddon and St Andrew's Croydon; (2) other Anglican churches in the Archdeaconry of Croydon; (3) non-Anglican churches that are full members of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and for whom The Minster Nursery and Infant School is the nearest church school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance decides between applications; where distance is the same for two or more applications the authority uses random allocation, independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 24.2% of pupils at The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

2.66miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (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 The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy

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.

1'Looked After' Children and previously looked after children — Including internationally adopted previously looked after children; written confirmation required, and a copy of the adoption or special guardianship order if applying under the previously looked after criterion
2Siblings — An older child of the same family unit living at the same address who will attend The Minster Nursery and Infant School or The Minster Junior School at the beginning of the Autumn Term 2027; sibling priority is not granted where the child in attendance is in the Nursery class
3Church Place Applicants — Denominational places for children of regular and committed worshipping church members (minimum monthly attendance for a year by the time of application, referenced by parish clergy); Croydon Church of England Supplementary Information Form required. Ordered: (1) Churches of the Croydon Team Ministry - Croydon Minster, St George's Waddon and St Andrew's Croydon; (2) other Anglican churches in the Archdeaconry of Croydon; (3) non-Anglican churches that are full members of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and for whom The Minster Nursery and Infant School is the nearest church school
4Medical or Social Cases — Children with serious medical/social needs, or a parent with serious medical/social needs which would prevent them taking their child to school; must be supported by a recent letter from a hospital consultant and/or the family's GP attached to the medical/social form
5Geographical distance — Places allocated by the LA on the geographical basis described in the Admission to Primary School Brochure; priority to pupils living nearest the school measured in a straight line from the pupil's main home to the designated main entrance using the LA's computerised measuring system and NLPG reference points

If two applications tie: Distance decides between applications; where distance is the same for two or more applications the authority uses random allocation, independently verified

The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in April 2025 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy?: The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy has 211 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy take?: The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 7.
Where is The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy located?: The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy is located in Croydon, CR0 4BH, Croydon.
How do I apply to The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy?: The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy 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 The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy have a religious character?: Yes — The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy 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 The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy for 2026-27 (Reception) was 2.66 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 The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy?: When The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. 'Looked After' Children and previously looked after children — Including internationally adopted previously looked after children; written confirmation required, and a copy of the adoption or special guardianship order if applying under the previously looked after criterion; 2. Siblings — An older child of the same family unit living at the same address who will attend The Minster Nursery and Infant School or The Minster Junior School at the beginning of the Autumn Term 2027; sibling priority is not granted where the child in attendance is in the Nursery class; 3. Church Place Applicants — Denominational places for children of regular and committed worshipping church members (minimum monthly attendance for a year by the time of application, referenced by parish clergy); Croydon Church of England Supplementary Information Form required. Ordered: (1) Churches of the Croydon Team Ministry - Croydon Minster, St George's Waddon and St Andrew's Croydon; (2) other Anglican churches in the Archdeaconry of Croydon; (3) non-Anglican churches that are full members of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and for whom The Minster Nursery and Infant School is the nearest church school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance decides between applications; where distance is the same for two or more applications the authority uses random allocation, independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 24.2% of pupils at The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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