How many pupils attend Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School?

Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School has 420 pupils on roll.

What ages does Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School take?

Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

How do I apply to Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School?

Shenfield St. Mary's 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 Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Shenfield St. Mary's 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 Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School was 0.345 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 Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School?

When Shenfield St. Mary's 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 — Children who are 'looked after'; 2. Siblings — Children who have a sibling, as defined by the LA in its booklet 'Primary Education in Essex — Your Guide to Starting Primary Education' living at the same address and attending the school at the time of admission; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff in the following circumstances: (a) where a member of staff has been permanently employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; or (b) the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are too many applicants in any category (oversubscription), places will be offered to children who live nearest to the school using Essex LA measurements and methodology, from the child's home to the school. In the unlikely event of two applicants with an identical distance competing for a single place at a school, the place would be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by a Local Board member who is not a parent governor nor involved in admissions.

What is the largest ethnic background at Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.4% of pupils at Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School

How close did you need to live?

0.345miles

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.

Last distance offered at Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Shenfield St. Mary's 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 — Children who are 'looked after'.
2Siblings — Children who have a sibling, as defined by the LA in its booklet 'Primary Education in Essex — Your Guide to Starting Primary Education' living at the same address and attending the school at the time of admission.
3Children of staff — Children of staff in the following circumstances: (a) where a member of staff has been permanently employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; or (b) the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Shenfield parish + worship — Children who are 'ordinarily resident' within the Parish of Shenfield and for whom at least one parent or guardian has attended public worship at St Mary's Church, Shenfield, at least once a month for the 12 months before the January closing date for applications.
5Neighbouring parish + worship (up to 5) — Up to five children who are 'ordinarily resident' within a neighbouring Parish of the Parish of Shenfield and for whom at least one parent or guardian has attended public worship at St Mary's Church, Shenfield, at least once a month for the 12 months before the January closing date for applications.
6Shenfield parish resident — Children who are 'ordinarily resident' within the Parish of Shenfield.
7Neighbouring parish + worship (remainder) — Other children who are 'ordinarily resident' within a neighbouring Parish of the Parish of Shenfield and for whom at least one parent or guardian has attended public worship at St Mary's Church, Shenfield, at least once a month for the 12 months before the January closing date for applications.
8Children living outside the parish — Children who live outside the parish of Shenfield.

If two applications tie: If there are too many applicants in any category (oversubscription), places will be offered to children who live nearest to the school using Essex LA measurements and methodology, from the child's home to the school. In the unlikely event of two applicants with an identical distance competing for a single place at a school, the place would be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by a Local Board member who is not a parent governor nor involved in admissions.

All applicants with an Education Health Care Plan naming the school are admitted first, as required by law, before oversubscription criteria are applied. Neighbouring parishes listed: Bentley Common St Paul, Brentwood St. Thomas, Brentwood St. George, Doddinghurst All Saints, Hutton All Saints, Ingrave St. Stephen and Mountnessing St. Giles.

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.

Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School?: Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School has 420 pupils on roll.
What ages does Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School take?: Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School located?: Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School is located in Brentwood, CM15 9AL, Essex.
How do I apply to Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School?: Shenfield St. Mary's 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 Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Shenfield St. Mary's 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 Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School was 0.345 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 Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School?: When Shenfield St. Mary's 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 — Children who are 'looked after'; 2. Siblings — Children who have a sibling, as defined by the LA in its booklet 'Primary Education in Essex — Your Guide to Starting Primary Education' living at the same address and attending the school at the time of admission; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff in the following circumstances: (a) where a member of staff has been permanently employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; or (b) the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are too many applicants in any category (oversubscription), places will be offered to children who live nearest to the school using Essex LA measurements and methodology, from the child's home to the school. In the unlikely event of two applicants with an identical distance competing for a single place at a school, the place would be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by a Local Board member who is not a parent governor nor involved in admissions.
What is the largest ethnic background at Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.4% of pupils at Shenfield St. Mary's 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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Last distance offered at Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Shenfield St. Mary's 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 — Children who are 'looked after'.
2Siblings — Children who have a sibling, as defined by the LA in its booklet 'Primary Education in Essex — Your Guide to Starting Primary Education' living at the same address and attending the school at the time of admission.
3Children of staff — Children of staff in the following circumstances: (a) where a member of staff has been permanently employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; or (b) the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Shenfield parish + worship — Children who are 'ordinarily resident' within the Parish of Shenfield and for whom at least one parent or guardian has attended public worship at St Mary's Church, Shenfield, at least once a month for the 12 months before the January closing date for applications.
5Neighbouring parish + worship (up to 5) — Up to five children who are 'ordinarily resident' within a neighbouring Parish of the Parish of Shenfield and for whom at least one parent or guardian has attended public worship at St Mary's Church, Shenfield, at least once a month for the 12 months before the January closing date for applications.
6Shenfield parish resident — Children who are 'ordinarily resident' within the Parish of Shenfield.
7Neighbouring parish + worship (remainder) — Other children who are 'ordinarily resident' within a neighbouring Parish of the Parish of Shenfield and for whom at least one parent or guardian has attended public worship at St Mary's Church, Shenfield, at least once a month for the 12 months before the January closing date for applications.
8Children living outside the parish — Children who live outside the parish of Shenfield.

Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School?: Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School has 420 pupils on roll.
What ages does Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School take?: Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School located?: Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School is located in Brentwood, CM15 9AL, Essex.
How do I apply to Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School?: Shenfield St. Mary's 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 Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Shenfield St. Mary's 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 Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School was 0.345 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 Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School?: When Shenfield St. Mary's 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 — Children who are 'looked after'; 2. Siblings — Children who have a sibling, as defined by the LA in its booklet 'Primary Education in Essex — Your Guide to Starting Primary Education' living at the same address and attending the school at the time of admission; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff in the following circumstances: (a) where a member of staff has been permanently employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; or (b) the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are too many applicants in any category (oversubscription), places will be offered to children who live nearest to the school using Essex LA measurements and methodology, from the child's home to the school. In the unlikely event of two applicants with an identical distance competing for a single place at a school, the place would be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by a Local Board member who is not a parent governor nor involved in admissions.
What is the largest ethnic background at Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.4% of pupils at Shenfield St. Mary's 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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