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

Ofsted judged St Cedd's Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Cedd's Church of England Primary School?

St Cedd's Church of England Primary School has 120 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Cedd's Church of England Primary School take?

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

Where is St Cedd's Church of England Primary School located?

St Cedd's Church of England Primary School is located in Southminster, CM0 7PY, Essex.

How do I apply to St Cedd's Church of England Primary School?

St Cedd'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 St Cedd's Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Cedd'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 far from St Cedd's Church of England Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at St Cedd's Church of England Primary School for 2025-26 (Reception) was 15.899 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 St Cedd's Church of England Primary School?

When St Cedd's Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children — 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 (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. 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 arrangement 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 area of Bradwell and St Lawrence whose parents/carers worship regularly at specified local churches — Children living in the area of Bradwell and St Lawrence whose parents/carers worship regularly at any of the following: St. Thomas's Church, Bradwell on Sea; St. Lawrence Centre; St. Lawrence Church; St. Peter's Chapel; 3. 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, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 25 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance from the child's home to St Cedd's, those living closest to that point 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 an officer of the County Council not involved in admissions.

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 95.8% of pupils at St Cedd's Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Cedd's Church of England Primary School: Catchment 2026

How far did offers reach?

15.899miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (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 St Cedd's Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at St Cedd's Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children — 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 (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. 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 arrangement 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 area of Bradwell and St Lawrence whose parents/carers worship regularly at specified local churches — Children living in the area of Bradwell and St Lawrence whose parents/carers worship regularly at any of the following: St. Thomas's Church, Bradwell on Sea; St. Lawrence Centre; St. Lawrence Church; St. Peter's Chapel.
3Children 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.
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 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.
6Children whose parents/carers worship regularly at other Christian Churches — Children whose parents/carers worship regularly at other Christian Churches.
7Children whose parents/carers worship regularly in another faith — Children whose parents/carers worship regularly in another faith and wish their child to attend a church school because of its specifically religious ethos.
8Remaining applications — Category 7: Remaining applications.

If two applications tie: In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance from the child's home to St Cedd's, those living closest to that point 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 an officer of the County Council not involved in admissions.

The document labels two separate categories both as 'Category 7' — one for parents/carers worshipping in another faith, and one for remaining applications; the SIF numbers these as 7 and 8 respectively. A SIF is required for Categories 2, 6 and 7 (faith-based). The school is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust.

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.

St Cedd's Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Cedd's Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Cedd's Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Cedd's Church of England Primary School?: St Cedd's Church of England Primary School has 120 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Cedd's Church of England Primary School take?: St Cedd's Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is St Cedd's Church of England Primary School located?: St Cedd's Church of England Primary School is located in Southminster, CM0 7PY, Essex.
How do I apply to St Cedd's Church of England Primary School?: St Cedd'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 St Cedd's Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Cedd'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 far from St Cedd's Church of England Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Cedd's Church of England Primary School for 2025-26 (Reception) was 15.899 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 St Cedd's Church of England Primary School?: When St Cedd's Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children — 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 (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. 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 arrangement 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 area of Bradwell and St Lawrence whose parents/carers worship regularly at specified local churches — Children living in the area of Bradwell and St Lawrence whose parents/carers worship regularly at any of the following: St. Thomas's Church, Bradwell on Sea; St. Lawrence Centre; St. Lawrence Church; St. Peter's Chapel; 3. 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, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 25 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance from the child's home to St Cedd's, those living closest to that point 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 an officer of the County Council not involved in admissions.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Cedd's Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 95.8% of pupils at St Cedd'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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How far did offers reach?

15.899miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (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 St Cedd's Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at St Cedd's Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children — 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 (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. 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 arrangement 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 area of Bradwell and St Lawrence whose parents/carers worship regularly at specified local churches — Children living in the area of Bradwell and St Lawrence whose parents/carers worship regularly at any of the following: St. Thomas's Church, Bradwell on Sea; St. Lawrence Centre; St. Lawrence Church; St. Peter's Chapel.
3Children 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.
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 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.
6Children whose parents/carers worship regularly at other Christian Churches — Children whose parents/carers worship regularly at other Christian Churches.
7Children whose parents/carers worship regularly in another faith — Children whose parents/carers worship regularly in another faith and wish their child to attend a church school because of its specifically religious ethos.
8Remaining applications — Category 7: Remaining applications.

St Cedd's Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Cedd's Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Cedd's Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Cedd's Church of England Primary School?: St Cedd's Church of England Primary School has 120 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Cedd's Church of England Primary School take?: St Cedd's Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is St Cedd's Church of England Primary School located?: St Cedd's Church of England Primary School is located in Southminster, CM0 7PY, Essex.
How do I apply to St Cedd's Church of England Primary School?: St Cedd'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 St Cedd's Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Cedd'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 far from St Cedd's Church of England Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Cedd's Church of England Primary School for 2025-26 (Reception) was 15.899 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 St Cedd's Church of England Primary School?: When St Cedd's Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children — 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 (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. 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 arrangement 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 area of Bradwell and St Lawrence whose parents/carers worship regularly at specified local churches — Children living in the area of Bradwell and St Lawrence whose parents/carers worship regularly at any of the following: St. Thomas's Church, Bradwell on Sea; St. Lawrence Centre; St. Lawrence Church; St. Peter's Chapel; 3. 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, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 25 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance from the child's home to St Cedd's, those living closest to that point 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 an officer of the County Council not involved in admissions.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Cedd's Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 95.8% of pupils at St Cedd'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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