Stisted Church of England Primary Academy

How places are decided at Stisted Church of England Primary Academy

Stisted Church of England Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Stisted Church of England Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Stisted Church of England Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Stisted Church of England Primary Academy?

Stisted Church of England Primary Academy has 103 pupils on roll.

What ages does Stisted Church of England Primary Academy take?

Stisted Church of England Primary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Stisted Church of England Primary Academy located?

Stisted Church of England Primary Academy is located in Braintree, CM77 8AN, Essex.

How do I apply to Stisted Church of England Primary Academy?

Stisted Church of England Primary Academy 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 Stisted Church of England Primary Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Stisted Church of England Primary Academy 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 Stisted Church of England Primary Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Stisted Church of England Primary Academy was 1.477 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 Stisted Church of England Primary Academy?

When Stisted Church of England Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children (LAC) / Previously Looked After Children (PLAC) — Looked After Children (LAC) / Previously Looked After Children (PLAC) (in care of the authority) ... will be given first priority in oversubscription criteria ahead of all other applicants in accordance with the School Admissions Code 2014; 2. Children living in the civil parish of Stisted — Children who live in the civil parish of Stisted with their parent/s or legal guardian. There is no guarantee of a place for children living in the priority admission area of a particular school; 3. Siblings at the school — Children with a sibling at the School – Sibling means brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, foster brother or sister, or the child of the parent/carer’s partner where the child for whom admission is sought is living in the same family unit as that sibling and at the same address, and the sibling will still be attending the School at the time of admission, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 15 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 home to school, those living closest to the school given the highest priority. Where two applications cannot otherwise be separated, the trust will follow a fair, clear and effective ‘tie-breaker’ procedure by allocating the place to the pupil who lives closest to school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Stisted Church of England Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.5% of pupils at Stisted Church of England Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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