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

Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 99 pupils on roll.

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

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

Yes — Terling 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 Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was 1.888 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 Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

When Terling 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 — All Looked after Children (LAC)* seeking a place at our school; 2. Children residing in Terling and Fairstead parishes — All children residing within the parishes of Terling and Fairstead; 3. Siblings — Children who have siblings’ (brothers or sisters/step siblings, foster sibling and adopted siblings) attending the school who are not in Year Six, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of over subscription within the above criteria, priority will be decided by straight-line distance from home to school, with the nearest having preference**.

What is the largest ethnic background at Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.8% of pupils at Terling 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.

Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

How close did you need to live?

1.888miles

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 Terling 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 — All Looked after Children (LAC)* seeking a place at our school.
2Children residing in Terling and Fairstead parishes — All children residing within the parishes of Terling and Fairstead.
3Siblings — Children who have siblings’ (brothers or sisters/step siblings, foster sibling and adopted siblings) attending the school who are not in Year Six.
4Church worship — Children who have parents and guardians who joins in the worship of the parish Churches of Terling and Fairstead*** (At least once a month for a year). Supplementary Information form to be completed with the incumbent of the Church OR signed by the incumbent.
5All remaining applications — All remaining applications.

If two applications tie: In the event of over subscription within the above criteria, priority will be decided by straight-line distance from home to school, with the nearest having preference**.

Document also details summer-born deferral requests for 2027 entry and mid-year application procedures, which are not part of the oversubscription criteria.

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.

Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 99 pupils on roll.
What ages does Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?: Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School located?: Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is located in Chelmsford, CM3 2PN, Essex.
How do I apply to Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: Terling 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 Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Terling 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 Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was 1.888 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 Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: When Terling 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 — All Looked after Children (LAC)* seeking a place at our school; 2. Children residing in Terling and Fairstead parishes — All children residing within the parishes of Terling and Fairstead; 3. Siblings — Children who have siblings’ (brothers or sisters/step siblings, foster sibling and adopted siblings) attending the school who are not in Year Six, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of over subscription within the above criteria, priority will be decided by straight-line distance from home to school, with the nearest having preference**.
What is the largest ethnic background at Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.8% of pupils at Terling 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 Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Terling 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 — All Looked after Children (LAC)* seeking a place at our school.
2Children residing in Terling and Fairstead parishes — All children residing within the parishes of Terling and Fairstead.
3Siblings — Children who have siblings’ (brothers or sisters/step siblings, foster sibling and adopted siblings) attending the school who are not in Year Six.
4Church worship — Children who have parents and guardians who joins in the worship of the parish Churches of Terling and Fairstead*** (At least once a month for a year). Supplementary Information form to be completed with the incumbent of the Church OR signed by the incumbent.
5All remaining applications — All remaining applications.

If two applications tie: In the event of over subscription within the above criteria, priority will be decided by straight-line distance from home to school, with the nearest having preference**.

Document also details summer-born deferral requests for 2027 entry and mid-year application procedures, which are not part of the oversubscription criteria.

Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 99 pupils on roll.
What ages does Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?: Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School located?: Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is located in Chelmsford, CM3 2PN, Essex.
How do I apply to Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: Terling 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 Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Terling 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 Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was 1.888 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 Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: When Terling 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 — All Looked after Children (LAC)* seeking a place at our school; 2. Children residing in Terling and Fairstead parishes — All children residing within the parishes of Terling and Fairstead; 3. Siblings — Children who have siblings’ (brothers or sisters/step siblings, foster sibling and adopted siblings) attending the school who are not in Year Six, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of over subscription within the above criteria, priority will be decided by straight-line distance from home to school, with the nearest having preference**.
What is the largest ethnic background at Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.8% of pupils at Terling 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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