Ireby CofE School

How places are decided at Ireby CofE School

Ireby CofE School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ireby CofE School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Ireby CofE School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in December 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Ireby CofE School?

Ireby CofE School has 38 pupils on roll.

What ages does Ireby CofE School take?

Ireby CofE School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Ireby CofE School located?

Ireby CofE School is located in Wigton, CA7 1DS, Cumberland.

How do I apply to Ireby CofE School?

Ireby CofE 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 Ireby CofE School have a religious character?

Yes — Ireby CofE 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 Ireby CofE School?

When Ireby CofE School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after — Children looked after, i.e. in public care, giving priority, if necessary, to the youngest child(ren); children who were previously looked after; and children who were previously looked after outside of England - see note 1; 2. Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school — Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant or junior school) at the time of admission - see notes 2, 3 and 4; 3. Children living outside the catchment area who — Children living outside the catchment area who, at the time of their admission, have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant or junior school) who were allocated a place at that school by the Local Authority either (a) in the absence of a place being available in the catchment area school due to oversubscription and the school was identified by the Local Authority as the next nearest with a place available or (b) the school is named in the sibling’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) - see notes 2, 3 and 5, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 10 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line measurement on the council's GIS between the centre of the pupil's home address and a common point on the school site; random allocation, independently verified, where distances are equal.

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