Riston Church of England Primary Academy

How places are decided at Riston Church of England Primary Academy

Riston Church of England Primary Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend Riston Church of England Primary Academy?

Riston Church of England Primary Academy has 79 pupils on roll.

What ages does Riston Church of England Primary Academy take?

Riston Church of England Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Riston Church of England Primary Academy located?

Riston Church of England Primary Academy is located in Hull, HU11 5JF, East Riding of Yorkshire.

How do I apply to Riston Church of England Primary Academy?

Riston Church of England Primary 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 Riston Church of England Primary Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Riston Church of England Primary 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 Riston Church of England Primary Academy?

When Riston Church of England Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Places will first be allocated to children who are looked after by a local authority and to children who were previously looked after, including children who were previously looked after outside England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order; 2. Catchment area — Places will next be allocated to children who live in the school's designated catchment area. The child concerned must be resident in the catchment area by 26 February 2027 to qualify under this criterion in the normal primary or junior admissions round; 3. Sibling attending the school — Places will next be allocated to children who will have a sibling attending the school at the time of admission, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the measurement of the distance from home to school above does not distinguish between two or more applicants with equal priority, random allocation will be used as the final tie-breaker, and independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at Riston Church of England Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 98.7% of pupils at Riston Church of England Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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