How many pupils attend Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School?

Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School has 88 pupils on roll.

What ages does Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School take?

Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

How do I apply to Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School?

Colne Engaine Church of England 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 Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Colne Engaine Church of England 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 far from Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School for 2025-26 (Reception) was 3.874 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 Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School?

When Colne Engaine Church of England 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, and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children — A 'Looked After Child' (LAC) is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A 'Previously Looked After Child' (PLAC) is a child who was looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order immediately following having been looked after. An 'Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Child (IAPLAC) is a child who appears (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; 2. Children living in the priority admissions area with a sibling at the School — A child whose home address is inside the priority admissions area (sometimes also called the catchment area) is eligible for this category where they have a sibling attending the School on the date of application and the sibling will still be attending the School at the time of admission; 3. Other children living in the priority admissions area without a sibling at the school — A child living inside the priority admissions (sometimes also called the catchment area) is eligible for this category, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 16 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight line distance from the child's home address point to the address point of the school, measured using Ordnance Survey data, reported in miles to three decimal places. In the unlikely event of two applicants with an identical distance competing for a single place, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the County Council not involved in admissions.

What is the largest ethnic background at Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 97.7% of pupils at Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School

How far did offers reach?

3.874miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (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 Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Colne Engaine Church of England 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, and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children — A 'Looked After Child' (LAC) is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A 'Previously Looked After Child' (PLAC) is a child who was looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order immediately following having been looked after. An 'Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Child (IAPLAC) is a child who appears (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.
2Children living in the priority admissions area with a sibling at the School — A child whose home address is inside the priority admissions area (sometimes also called the catchment area) is eligible for this category where they have a sibling attending the School on the date of application and the sibling will still be attending the School at the time of admission.
3Other children living in the priority admissions area without a sibling at the school — A child living inside the priority admissions (sometimes also called the catchment area) is eligible for this category.
4Children living outside the priority admissions area with a sibling at the School — A child living outside the priority admissions area is eligible for this category where (i) they have a sibling attending the School on the date of application and (ii) the sibling will still be attending the School at the time of admission.
5Children living outside the priority admissions area who meet the faith criterion — A child living inside the priority admissions area is eligible for this category where the child or the parent or carers meets the following criteria, in order of priority: Regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church, for not less than eight times in a twelve-month period prior to the date of submission of the application for admission to the school. Regular attendance at public worship in any other Christian church for not less than eight times in a twelve-month period prior to the date of submission of the application for admission to the school. Regular attendance at public worship in any faith group which is a member of the local Council of Faiths for not less than eight times in a twelve-month period prior to the date of submission of the application for admission to the school.
6All other children — All other children not falling within the above categories.

If two applications tie: Straight line distance from the child's home address point to the address point of the school, measured using Ordnance Survey data, reported in miles to three decimal places. In the unlikely event of two applicants with an identical distance competing for a single place, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the County Council not involved in admissions.

The SIF lists additional categories (children of staff; children with medical or social needs) not present in the main oversubscription criteria in Section 5. Category 5 heading states 'children living outside the priority admissions area' but the body text erroneously states 'living inside the priority admissions area'; this appears to be a drafting error in the document.

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.

Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School?: Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School has 88 pupils on roll.
What ages does Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School take?: Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School located?: Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School is located in CO6 2HA, Essex.
How do I apply to Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School?: Colne Engaine Church of England 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 Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Colne Engaine Church of England 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 far from Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School for 2025-26 (Reception) was 3.874 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 Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School?: When Colne Engaine Church of England 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, and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children — A 'Looked After Child' (LAC) is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A 'Previously Looked After Child' (PLAC) is a child who was looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order immediately following having been looked after. An 'Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Child (IAPLAC) is a child who appears (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; 2. Children living in the priority admissions area with a sibling at the School — A child whose home address is inside the priority admissions area (sometimes also called the catchment area) is eligible for this category where they have a sibling attending the School on the date of application and the sibling will still be attending the School at the time of admission; 3. Other children living in the priority admissions area without a sibling at the school — A child living inside the priority admissions (sometimes also called the catchment area) is eligible for this category, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 16 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight line distance from the child's home address point to the address point of the school, measured using Ordnance Survey data, reported in miles to three decimal places. In the unlikely event of two applicants with an identical distance competing for a single place, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the County Council not involved in admissions.
What is the largest ethnic background at Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 97.7% of pupils at Colne Engaine Church of England 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 far did offers reach?

3.874miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (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 Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Colne Engaine Church of England 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, and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children — A 'Looked After Child' (LAC) is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A 'Previously Looked After Child' (PLAC) is a child who was looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order immediately following having been looked after. An 'Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Child (IAPLAC) is a child who appears (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.
2Children living in the priority admissions area with a sibling at the School — A child whose home address is inside the priority admissions area (sometimes also called the catchment area) is eligible for this category where they have a sibling attending the School on the date of application and the sibling will still be attending the School at the time of admission.
3Other children living in the priority admissions area without a sibling at the school — A child living inside the priority admissions (sometimes also called the catchment area) is eligible for this category.
4Children living outside the priority admissions area with a sibling at the School — A child living outside the priority admissions area is eligible for this category where (i) they have a sibling attending the School on the date of application and (ii) the sibling will still be attending the School at the time of admission.
5Children living outside the priority admissions area who meet the faith criterion — A child living inside the priority admissions area is eligible for this category where the child or the parent or carers meets the following criteria, in order of priority: Regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church, for not less than eight times in a twelve-month period prior to the date of submission of the application for admission to the school. Regular attendance at public worship in any other Christian church for not less than eight times in a twelve-month period prior to the date of submission of the application for admission to the school. Regular attendance at public worship in any faith group which is a member of the local Council of Faiths for not less than eight times in a twelve-month period prior to the date of submission of the application for admission to the school.
6All other children — All other children not falling within the above categories.

Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School?: Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School has 88 pupils on roll.
What ages does Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School take?: Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School located?: Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School is located in CO6 2HA, Essex.
How do I apply to Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School?: Colne Engaine Church of England 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 Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Colne Engaine Church of England 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 far from Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School for 2025-26 (Reception) was 3.874 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 Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School?: When Colne Engaine Church of England 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, and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children — A 'Looked After Child' (LAC) is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A 'Previously Looked After Child' (PLAC) is a child who was looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order immediately following having been looked after. An 'Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Child (IAPLAC) is a child who appears (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; 2. Children living in the priority admissions area with a sibling at the School — A child whose home address is inside the priority admissions area (sometimes also called the catchment area) is eligible for this category where they have a sibling attending the School on the date of application and the sibling will still be attending the School at the time of admission; 3. Other children living in the priority admissions area without a sibling at the school — A child living inside the priority admissions (sometimes also called the catchment area) is eligible for this category, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 16 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight line distance from the child's home address point to the address point of the school, measured using Ordnance Survey data, reported in miles to three decimal places. In the unlikely event of two applicants with an identical distance competing for a single place, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the County Council not involved in admissions.
What is the largest ethnic background at Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 97.7% of pupils at Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Honywood School

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Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School

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How places are decided at Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School

Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School: key facts

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Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School

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How far did offers reach?

How places are decided at Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School

Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School: key facts

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On-site nursery & childcare

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