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

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

How many pupils attend Rivenhall Church of England Primary School?

Rivenhall Church of England Primary School has 128 pupils on roll.

What ages does Rivenhall Church of England Primary School take?

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

Where is Rivenhall Church of England Primary School located?

Rivenhall Church of England Primary School is located in Witham, CM8 3PQ, Essex.

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

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

Yes — Rivenhall 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 Rivenhall Church of England Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Rivenhall Church of England Primary School was 5.1 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 Rivenhall Church of England Primary School?

When Rivenhall 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 Children, Previously Looked After Children or Children Internationally Adopted After Public Care After children with an EHCP Plan naming our school — 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... 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. Children 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, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 20 places at this entry point. Tie-break: For admissions purposes, the school uses a distance tie-breaker, based upon the Local Authority's scheme, which uses data provided by the Ordnance Survey (OS) to measure straight line distances... 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 an officer of the County Council not involved in admissions.

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.2% of pupils at Rivenhall Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Rivenhall Church of England Primary School: Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

5.1miles

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 Rivenhall 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 Children, Previously Looked After Children or Children Internationally Adopted After Public Care After children with an EHCP Plan naming our school — 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... 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.
3Children 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.
4Other children living in the priority admissions area without a sibling at the school — A child living inside the priority admissions area (sometimes also called the catchment area) is eligible for this category.
5Children living outside the priority admissions area who meet the faith criterion — 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... 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

If two applications tie: For admissions purposes, the school uses a distance tie-breaker, based upon the Local Authority's scheme, which uses data provided by the Ordnance Survey (OS) to measure straight line distances... 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 an officer of the County Council not involved in admissions.

Priority admissions area (catchment) defined by a list of named roads/postcodes in Appendix 1. Faith criterion requires a Supplementary Information Form signed by a vicar/priest to be considered under Category 5.

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.

Rivenhall Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Rivenhall Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Rivenhall Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Rivenhall Church of England Primary School?: Rivenhall Church of England Primary School has 128 pupils on roll.
What ages does Rivenhall Church of England Primary School take?: Rivenhall Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Rivenhall Church of England Primary School located?: Rivenhall Church of England Primary School is located in Witham, CM8 3PQ, Essex.
How do I apply to Rivenhall Church of England Primary School?: Rivenhall 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 Rivenhall Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Rivenhall 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 Rivenhall Church of England Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Rivenhall Church of England Primary School was 5.1 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 Rivenhall Church of England Primary School?: When Rivenhall 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 Children, Previously Looked After Children or Children Internationally Adopted After Public Care After children with an EHCP Plan naming our school — 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... 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. Children 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, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 20 places at this entry point. Tie-break: For admissions purposes, the school uses a distance tie-breaker, based upon the Local Authority's scheme, which uses data provided by the Ordnance Survey (OS) to measure straight line distances... 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 an officer of the County Council not involved in admissions.
What is the largest ethnic background at Rivenhall Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.2% of pupils at Rivenhall 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 Rivenhall 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 Children, Previously Looked After Children or Children Internationally Adopted After Public Care After children with an EHCP Plan naming our school — 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... 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.
3Children 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.
4Other children living in the priority admissions area without a sibling at the school — A child living inside the priority admissions area (sometimes also called the catchment area) is eligible for this category.
5Children living outside the priority admissions area who meet the faith criterion — 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... 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

Rivenhall Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Rivenhall Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Rivenhall Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Rivenhall Church of England Primary School?: Rivenhall Church of England Primary School has 128 pupils on roll.
What ages does Rivenhall Church of England Primary School take?: Rivenhall Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Rivenhall Church of England Primary School located?: Rivenhall Church of England Primary School is located in Witham, CM8 3PQ, Essex.
How do I apply to Rivenhall Church of England Primary School?: Rivenhall 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 Rivenhall Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Rivenhall 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 Rivenhall Church of England Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Rivenhall Church of England Primary School was 5.1 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 Rivenhall Church of England Primary School?: When Rivenhall 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 Children, Previously Looked After Children or Children Internationally Adopted After Public Care After children with an EHCP Plan naming our school — 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... 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. Children 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, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 20 places at this entry point. Tie-break: For admissions purposes, the school uses a distance tie-breaker, based upon the Local Authority's scheme, which uses data provided by the Ordnance Survey (OS) to measure straight line distances... 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 an officer of the County Council not involved in admissions.
What is the largest ethnic background at Rivenhall Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.2% of pupils at Rivenhall 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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