Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

How places are decided at Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: key facts

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

Ofsted judged Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 191 pupils on roll.

What ages does Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?

Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School located?

Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is located in Ongar, CM5 0JD, Essex.

How do I apply to Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 3.021 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 Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

When Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after or previously looked after children — Looked after or previously looked after children*; 2. Siblings — Children with a sibling attending the school, and who will still continue to attend in the next academic year**; 3. Priority admissions area — Children living in the priority admissions area of the school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Ties are settled by priority will be determined by straight line distance from home to school, those living closest being given the highest priority... In the unlikely event of two applicants with an identical distance competing for a single place at a school the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by the Headteacher of Moreton C of E Primary School.

What is the largest ethnic background at Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89% of pupils at Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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