Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers

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How places are decided at Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers

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 — Looked After Children, previously looked after children and those children who appear (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.
2Sibling — Children with a sibling attending the school at the time of admission.
3Social, medical or pastoral reasons — Social, medical or pastoral reasons where Trinity St Mary's is the closest school which can support the identified need (contact the school for more information).
4Attendance at Holy Trinity Church — Attendance at Holy Trinity Church, South Woodham Ferrers.
5Attendance with another Christian community — Attendance with another Christian community.
6Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths.
7Remaining applications — 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 home to the school gate, those living closest being given the highest priority.

Document states admission is to 'Key Stage 1' in September 2026, though the school is a primary school and this figure (30) matches the published PAN for 2025/2026 Reception entry. A Supplementary Information Form is required, detailing worship frequency categories (At the heart of the church, Attached to the church, Known to the church) used to assess faith-based criteria d)-f).

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.

Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2012 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers?: Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers has 132 pupils on roll.
What ages does Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers take?: Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers located?: Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers is located in Chelmsford, CM3 5JX, Essex.
How do I apply to Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers?: Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers 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 Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers have a religious character?: Yes — Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers?: When Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Looked After Children, previously looked after children and those children who appear (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. Sibling — Children with a sibling attending the school at the time of admission; 3. Social, medical or pastoral reasons — Social, medical or pastoral reasons where Trinity St Mary's is the closest school which can support the identified need (contact the school for more information), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 10 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 the school gate, those living closest being given the highest priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.6% of pupils at Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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