How many pupils attend Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy?

Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy has 110 pupils on roll.

What ages does Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy take?

Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy located?

Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy is located in Maldon, CM9 8UB, Essex.

How do I apply to Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy?

Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas 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 Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas 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 far from Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy for 2025-26 (Reception) was 5.48 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 Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy?

When Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas 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. Siblings — Children with a sibling at the School (and the sibling will still be attending the School at the time of admission.) 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; 3. Priority admissions area — Children living in the priority admissions area — the parents of the child are resident in the civil parishes of Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Tolleshunt Knights, Tolleshunt Major, Little Totham and Goldhanger, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 17 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there is 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 Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.5% of pupils at Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy

How far did offers reach?

5.48miles

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 Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy

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 (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.
2Siblings — Children with a sibling at the School (and the sibling will still be attending the School at the time of admission.) 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.
3Priority admissions area — Children living in the priority admissions area — the parents of the child are resident in the civil parishes of Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Tolleshunt Knights, Tolleshunt Major, Little Totham and Goldhanger.
4Church of England worshipping members — Whether the parents are worshipping members of a Church of England parish for which this is the nearest Church of England Aided School.
5Remaining applications — Remaining applications.

If two applications tie: Where there is 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.

The document consistently refers to the school as 'Tolleshunt D'Arcy C of E Primary Academy' (and 'Tolleshunt D'Arcy Academy' in the supplementary form), which differs slightly from the name listed in the council's index ('Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy'). This is assumed to be the same school under a trust (Canonium Learning 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.