What did Ofsted judge Feering Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Feering Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Feering Church of England Primary School?

Feering Church of England Primary School has 147 pupils on roll.

What ages does Feering Church of England Primary School take?

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

Where is Feering Church of England Primary School located?

Feering Church of England Primary School is located in Colchester, CO5 9QB, Essex.

How do I apply to Feering Church of England Primary School?

Feering 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 Feering Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Feering 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 close do you need to live to get into Feering Church of England Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Feering Church of England Primary School was 0.562 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Feering Church of England Primary School?

When Feering Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — A looked after child’ or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after, became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — The child has siblings in the school at the time of admission excluding the final year. This includes brothers and sisters and stepbrothers and sisters irrespective of their place of residence; 3. Regular attendance of public worship — Regular attendance of public worship (e.g. six times in a six-month period, prior to the date of submission of an application for admission to the school), in any Church of England church, in any other Christian church, or in any faith group which is a member of the local Council of Faiths, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 25 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance from home to school, those living closest being given the highest priority.

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.5% of pupils at Feering Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Feering Church of England Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Feering Church of England 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 / previously looked after children — A looked after child’ or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after, became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings — The child has siblings in the school at the time of admission excluding the final year. This includes brothers and sisters and stepbrothers and sisters irrespective of their place of residence.
3Regular attendance of public worship — Regular attendance of public worship (e.g. six times in a six-month period, prior to the date of submission of an application for admission to the school), in any Church of England church, in any other Christian church, or in any faith group which is a member of the local Council of Faiths.
4Children of staff — Children of staff at the school – Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Priority admissions area — Children living in the priority admissions area.
6Remaining applications — Remaining applications.

If two applications tie: In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance from home to school, those living closest being given the highest priority.

The priority admissions area served by Feering Primary School is the Parish of Feering. Children with EHCPs naming the school are admitted first by law, outside the numbered oversubscription criteria.

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.

Feering Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Feering Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Feering Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Feering Church of England Primary School?: Feering Church of England Primary School has 147 pupils on roll.
What ages does Feering Church of England Primary School take?: Feering Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Feering Church of England Primary School located?: Feering Church of England Primary School is located in Colchester, CO5 9QB, Essex.
How do I apply to Feering Church of England Primary School?: Feering 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 Feering Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Feering 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 close do you need to live to get into Feering Church of England Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Feering Church of England Primary School was 0.562 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Feering Church of England Primary School?: When Feering Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — A looked after child’ or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after, became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — The child has siblings in the school at the time of admission excluding the final year. This includes brothers and sisters and stepbrothers and sisters irrespective of their place of residence; 3. Regular attendance of public worship — Regular attendance of public worship (e.g. six times in a six-month period, prior to the date of submission of an application for admission to the school), in any Church of England church, in any other Christian church, or in any faith group which is a member of the local Council of Faiths, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 25 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance from home to school, those living closest being given the highest priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Feering Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.5% of pupils at Feering 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 places are decided at Feering Church of England 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 / previously looked after children — A looked after child’ or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after, became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings — The child has siblings in the school at the time of admission excluding the final year. This includes brothers and sisters and stepbrothers and sisters irrespective of their place of residence.
3Regular attendance of public worship — Regular attendance of public worship (e.g. six times in a six-month period, prior to the date of submission of an application for admission to the school), in any Church of England church, in any other Christian church, or in any faith group which is a member of the local Council of Faiths.
4Children of staff — Children of staff at the school – Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Priority admissions area — Children living in the priority admissions area.
6Remaining applications — Remaining applications.

Feering Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Feering Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Feering Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Feering Church of England Primary School?: Feering Church of England Primary School has 147 pupils on roll.
What ages does Feering Church of England Primary School take?: Feering Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Feering Church of England Primary School located?: Feering Church of England Primary School is located in Colchester, CO5 9QB, Essex.
How do I apply to Feering Church of England Primary School?: Feering 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 Feering Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Feering 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 close do you need to live to get into Feering Church of England Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Feering Church of England Primary School was 0.562 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Feering Church of England Primary School?: When Feering Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — A looked after child’ or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after, became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — The child has siblings in the school at the time of admission excluding the final year. This includes brothers and sisters and stepbrothers and sisters irrespective of their place of residence; 3. Regular attendance of public worship — Regular attendance of public worship (e.g. six times in a six-month period, prior to the date of submission of an application for admission to the school), in any Church of England church, in any other Christian church, or in any faith group which is a member of the local Council of Faiths, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 25 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance from home to school, those living closest being given the highest priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Feering Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.5% of pupils at Feering 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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