How many pupils attend Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?

Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has 227 pupils on roll.

What ages does Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School take?

Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

How do I apply to Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?

Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE 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 Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE 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 Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?

When Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Relevant Looked After Children and previously looked after children (see note a); 2. Children of UK service personnel — Children of UK service personnel (UK Armed Forces) For families of service personnel with a confirmed posting to their catchment area, or crown servants returning from overseas to live in that area (see note e); 3. Siblings — Children who, on 15th January 2026, will have an older sibling on roll of the school (or associated junior school) in Years 1-6 at the start of the academic year 2026 (see note c), and 7 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of two distances being equal, lots will be drawn by a representative independent of the Admission Authority.

What is the largest ethnic background at Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.5% of pupils at Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE 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 Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Relevant Looked After Children and previously looked after children (see note a).
2Children of UK service personnel — Children of UK service personnel (UK Armed Forces) For families of service personnel with a confirmed posting to their catchment area, or crown servants returning from overseas to live in that area (see note e)
3Siblings — Children who, on 15th January 2026, will have an older sibling on roll of the school (or associated junior school) in Years 1-6 at the start of the academic year 2026 (see note c).
4In parish, attend Christ Church Mexborough — Children who, on 15th January 2026, live in the ecclesiastical parish boundary of Christ Church, Mexborough as defined by the 'Church near you' website (see note g) and attend the parish church of Christ Church, Mexborough (see note e)
5Outside parish, attend Christ Church Mexborough — Children who, on 15th January 2026, live outside the ecclesiastical parish boundary of Christ Church, Mexborough as defined by the 'Church near you' website (see note g) and attend the parish church of Christ Church, Mexborough (see note e)
6In parish, attend Churches Together denomination — Children who, on 15th January 2026, live in the ecclesiastical parish boundary of Christ Church, Mexborough as defined by the 'Church near you' website (see note g) and attend a Christian denomination church participating in 'Churches Together in England.' (See note g)
7Outside parish, attend Churches Together denomination — Children who, on 15th January 2026, live outside the ecclesiastical parish boundary of Christ Church, Mexborough as defined by the 'Church near you' website and attend Christian denomination church participating in 'Churches Together in England' (see note g)
8Living in parish boundary — Children who, on 15th January 2026, live in the ecclesiastical parish boundary of Christ Church, Mexborough as defined by the 'Church near you' website
9Children of staff — Children of staff at the school (see note d)
10Distance — All other children who, on 15th January 2026, live nearest to the school measured by a straight line on a horizontal plane, (please see below how measurements are applied).

If two applications tie: In the event of two distances being equal, lots will be drawn by a representative independent of the Admission Authority.

Document also references Year 3 entry in its title but only sets out oversubscription criteria for Reception (Foundation Stage 2) entry in September 2026; no separate ordered Year 3 criteria are published.

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.

Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in January 2025 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?: Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has 227 pupils on roll.
What ages does Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School take?: Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School located?: Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is located in Mexborough, S64 0BE, Doncaster.
How do I apply to Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?: Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE 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 Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE 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 Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?: When Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Relevant Looked After Children and previously looked after children (see note a); 2. Children of UK service personnel — Children of UK service personnel (UK Armed Forces) For families of service personnel with a confirmed posting to their catchment area, or crown servants returning from overseas to live in that area (see note e); 3. Siblings — Children who, on 15th January 2026, will have an older sibling on roll of the school (or associated junior school) in Years 1-6 at the start of the academic year 2026 (see note c), and 7 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of two distances being equal, lots will be drawn by a representative independent of the Admission Authority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.5% of pupils at Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE 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 Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Relevant Looked After Children and previously looked after children (see note a).
2Children of UK service personnel — Children of UK service personnel (UK Armed Forces) For families of service personnel with a confirmed posting to their catchment area, or crown servants returning from overseas to live in that area (see note e)
3Siblings — Children who, on 15th January 2026, will have an older sibling on roll of the school (or associated junior school) in Years 1-6 at the start of the academic year 2026 (see note c).
4In parish, attend Christ Church Mexborough — Children who, on 15th January 2026, live in the ecclesiastical parish boundary of Christ Church, Mexborough as defined by the 'Church near you' website (see note g) and attend the parish church of Christ Church, Mexborough (see note e)
5Outside parish, attend Christ Church Mexborough — Children who, on 15th January 2026, live outside the ecclesiastical parish boundary of Christ Church, Mexborough as defined by the 'Church near you' website (see note g) and attend the parish church of Christ Church, Mexborough (see note e)
6In parish, attend Churches Together denomination — Children who, on 15th January 2026, live in the ecclesiastical parish boundary of Christ Church, Mexborough as defined by the 'Church near you' website (see note g) and attend a Christian denomination church participating in 'Churches Together in England.' (See note g)
7Outside parish, attend Churches Together denomination — Children who, on 15th January 2026, live outside the ecclesiastical parish boundary of Christ Church, Mexborough as defined by the 'Church near you' website and attend Christian denomination church participating in 'Churches Together in England' (see note g)
8Living in parish boundary — Children who, on 15th January 2026, live in the ecclesiastical parish boundary of Christ Church, Mexborough as defined by the 'Church near you' website
9Children of staff — Children of staff at the school (see note d)
10Distance — All other children who, on 15th January 2026, live nearest to the school measured by a straight line on a horizontal plane, (please see below how measurements are applied).

If two applications tie: In the event of two distances being equal, lots will be drawn by a representative independent of the Admission Authority.

Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in January 2025 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?: Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has 227 pupils on roll.
What ages does Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School take?: Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School located?: Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is located in Mexborough, S64 0BE, Doncaster.
How do I apply to Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?: Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE 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 Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE 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 Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?: When Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Relevant Looked After Children and previously looked after children (see note a); 2. Children of UK service personnel — Children of UK service personnel (UK Armed Forces) For families of service personnel with a confirmed posting to their catchment area, or crown servants returning from overseas to live in that area (see note e); 3. Siblings — Children who, on 15th January 2026, will have an older sibling on roll of the school (or associated junior school) in Years 1-6 at the start of the academic year 2026 (see note c), and 7 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of two distances being equal, lots will be drawn by a representative independent of the Admission Authority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.5% of pupils at Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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