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

Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 98 pupils on roll.

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

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

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

On offer day for 2022-23 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was 2.458 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 Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

When Rickling 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. Siblings — Siblings of children currently attending the school, who will continue to attend in the next academic year; 3. Priority admission area — Children living in the priority admission area of Rickling Parish (Rickling, Quendon and part of Ugley) (map available on request at the school), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 13 places at this entry point. Tie-break: The straight-line distance from the school to the home would be measured, with those living nearest having the highest priority. Distances are calculated by the Local Authority, as defined in the Primary Education in Essex booklet, 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 Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.8% of pupils at Rickling 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.

Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

How close did you need to live?

2.458miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2022-23 (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 Rickling 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’*
2Siblings — Siblings of children currently attending the school, who will continue to attend in the next academic year.
3Priority admission area — Children living in the priority admission area of Rickling Parish (Rickling, Quendon and part of Ugley) (map available on request at the school).
4Benefice church affiliation — Parent or child with an active affiliation** with one of the churches in the Benefice of Rickling, Quendon, Newport and Widdington. A statement of support is needed from the Incumbent of the four parishes.
5Church outside Benefice — Parent or child with an active affiliation** with a church outside the Benefice of Rickling, Quendon, Newport and Widdington. A statement of support is needed from the Incumbent concerned.
6Other Christian denomination — Parent or child with an active affiliation** to another Christian denomination. A statement of support is needed from the Minister of the denomination concerned.
7Other faith — Parent or child with an active affiliation** to a faith other than Christian, who want a school with an ethical faith base. A statement of support from the faith leader is required.
8Remaining applications — Remaining applications.

If two applications tie: The straight-line distance from the school to the home would be measured, with those living nearest having the highest priority. Distances are calculated by the Local Authority, as defined in the Primary Education in Essex booklet, by use of a Geographical Information System which accurately measures the straight line distance from the home address to the school.

Document contains an internal inconsistency: introductory text refers to 'the academic year beginning in September 2023' while the policy title states 'Admissions Policy 2026-2027'; the latter has been used for cohort_start_year and applies_to as the most specific published label.

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.

Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in October 2015 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 98 pupils on roll.
What ages does Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?: Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School located?: Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is located in Saffron Walden, CB11 3YG, Essex.
How do I apply to Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: Rickling 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 Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Rickling 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 close do you need to live to get into Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: On offer day for 2022-23 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was 2.458 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 Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: When Rickling 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. Siblings — Siblings of children currently attending the school, who will continue to attend in the next academic year; 3. Priority admission area — Children living in the priority admission area of Rickling Parish (Rickling, Quendon and part of Ugley) (map available on request at the school), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 13 places at this entry point. Tie-break: The straight-line distance from the school to the home would be measured, with those living nearest having the highest priority. Distances are calculated by the Local Authority, as defined in the Primary Education in Essex booklet, 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 Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.8% of pupils at Rickling 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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Last distance offered at Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Rickling 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’*
2Siblings — Siblings of children currently attending the school, who will continue to attend in the next academic year.
3Priority admission area — Children living in the priority admission area of Rickling Parish (Rickling, Quendon and part of Ugley) (map available on request at the school).
4Benefice church affiliation — Parent or child with an active affiliation** with one of the churches in the Benefice of Rickling, Quendon, Newport and Widdington. A statement of support is needed from the Incumbent of the four parishes.
5Church outside Benefice — Parent or child with an active affiliation** with a church outside the Benefice of Rickling, Quendon, Newport and Widdington. A statement of support is needed from the Incumbent concerned.
6Other Christian denomination — Parent or child with an active affiliation** to another Christian denomination. A statement of support is needed from the Minister of the denomination concerned.
7Other faith — Parent or child with an active affiliation** to a faith other than Christian, who want a school with an ethical faith base. A statement of support from the faith leader is required.
8Remaining applications — Remaining applications.

Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in October 2015 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 98 pupils on roll.
What ages does Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?: Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School located?: Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is located in Saffron Walden, CB11 3YG, Essex.
How do I apply to Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: Rickling 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 Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Rickling 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 close do you need to live to get into Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: On offer day for 2022-23 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was 2.458 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 Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: When Rickling 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. Siblings — Siblings of children currently attending the school, who will continue to attend in the next academic year; 3. Priority admission area — Children living in the priority admission area of Rickling Parish (Rickling, Quendon and part of Ugley) (map available on request at the school), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 13 places at this entry point. Tie-break: The straight-line distance from the school to the home would be measured, with those living nearest having the highest priority. Distances are calculated by the Local Authority, as defined in the Primary Education in Essex booklet, 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 Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.8% of pupils at Rickling 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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Rickling After School Club

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Met

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