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

Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 138 pupils on roll.

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

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

Yes — Radwinter 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 are Reception places decided at Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

When Radwinter 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 children — Looked after children; 2. Catchment area with siblings — Children living in the catchment area of the parishes of Radwinter and Hempstead (a map is available on request from the school) with brothers or sisters on roll who will continue to be at the school in the next academic year, i.e. not in Year 6, as defined in the Primary Education in Essex booklet; 3. Other catchment area children — Other children living in the catchment area of the parishes of Radwinter and Hempstead, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of a 'tie-break' situation those living closest will be given the highest priority, as defined in the Primary Education in Essex booklet. The distances are calculated by the Local Authority, by use of a Geographical Information System which accurately measures the straight-line distance from the home address to the school.

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.4% of pupils at Radwinter 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.

Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

How far did offers reach?

7.157miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (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 Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 children — Looked after children.
2Catchment area with siblings — Children living in the catchment area of the parishes of Radwinter and Hempstead (a map is available on request from the school) with brothers or sisters on roll who will continue to be at the school in the next academic year, i.e. not in Year 6, as defined in the Primary Education in Essex booklet.
3Other catchment area children — Other children living in the catchment area of the parishes of Radwinter and Hempstead.
4Out of catchment with siblings — Children living outside the catchment area of the parishes of Radwinter and Hempstead with brothers or sisters on roll who will continue to be at the school in the next academic year, i.e. not in Year 6, as defined in the Primary Education in Essex booklet.
5Church Electoral Roll — Parents on the Church Electoral Roll of, or attached to, St Mary's, Radwinter or St Andrew's Hempstead.
6Medical, pastoral or social reasons — Children who have medical, pastoral or social reasons for attending this school supported by professional evidence indicating why this is the only suitable school for them.
7Children of staff — Children of staff where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
8Other Christian/faith families wishing CofE school — Children whose parents, including those worshipping in another faith or denomination, wish them to attend a Church of England school. The Priest or Minister in Charge will confirm that the family are active members of their worshipping community.
9All other applications — All other applications.

If two applications tie: In the event of a 'tie-break' situation those living closest will be given the highest priority, as defined in the Primary Education in Essex booklet. The distances are calculated by the Local Authority, by use of a Geographical Information System which accurately measures the straight-line distance from the home address to the school.

Any child for whom the school is named in a statement of special educational needs will be admitted before the application of oversubscription criteria (not numbered as a criterion).

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.