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

Ofsted judged North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy?

North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy has 43 pupils on roll.

What ages does North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy take?

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

How do I apply to North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy?

North Cerney 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 North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy have a religious character?

Yes — North Cerney 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 far from North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy were places offered?

The furthest place offered at North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy for 2015-16 (Reception) was 2.46 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 North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy?

When North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children; 2. Children who have siblings attending the school and who will continue to do so when the younger child is admit — Children who have siblings attending the school and who will continue to do so when the younger child is admitted. For this purpose, sibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of the parent/carer’s partner as well as children who are brought together as a family by a same sex civil partnership. In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address, at the time of application. Where a child lives with both parents on a 50/50 (equal) basis, both parents must agree and confirm the pupil’s address, which must be the same address as the preference school has registered for the sibling connection to apply. The parents’ agreement and application must be made before the closing dates in order for the sibling connection to apply; 3. Children who have a parent who is a member of staff at the school and who will continue to do so when the chil — Children who have a parent who is a member of staff at the school and who will continue to do so when the child joins the school roll. A child is defined as a son or daughter, step son or daughter, adopted son or daughter or the child of the parent/carer’s partner, and in every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address. A member of staff is defined as anyone who is employed at the school. Priority will be given to children of staff in either or both of the following circumstances: a) where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and/or b) the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage*, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 10 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where a category is oversubscribed, the strongest geographical claim (straight-line distance) decides who is offered a place. In the event of a tie on distance where there are not enough places for all the tied children, the Local Authority runs a random allocation — a manual process overseen by an independent person from the Legal Services Team. Twins and children from multiple births are considered as one applicant in that process.

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 95.3% of pupils at North Cerney 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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How far did offers reach?

2.46miles

was the furthest place offered for 2015-16 (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 North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy

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 children or previously looked after children.
2Children who have siblings attending the school and who will continue to do so when the younger child is admit — Children who have siblings attending the school and who will continue to do so when the younger child is admitted. For this purpose, sibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of the parent/carer’s partner as well as children who are brought together as a family by a same sex civil partnership. In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address, at the time of application. Where a child lives with both parents on a 50/50 (equal) basis, both parents must agree and confirm the pupil’s address, which must be the same address as the preference school has registered for the sibling connection to apply. The parents’ agreement and application must be made before the closing dates in order for the sibling connection to apply.
3Children who have a parent who is a member of staff at the school and who will continue to do so when the chil — Children who have a parent who is a member of staff at the school and who will continue to do so when the child joins the school roll. A child is defined as a son or daughter, step son or daughter, adopted son or daughter or the child of the parent/carer’s partner, and in every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address. A member of staff is defined as anyone who is employed at the school. Priority will be given to children of staff in either or both of the following circumstances: a) where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and/or b) the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage*
4Children with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a straight line from the Ordnance Survey address p — Children with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a straight line from the Ordnance Survey address point of the child’s home address (including flats) to the Ordnance Survey address point of the school, using the Local Authority’s computerised measuring system, with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority. *At first Board of Trustees meeting of each academic year, the Trust Board will receive information from the CEO about the current subject or skills shortage for the school. Where any particular category at points 1-3 above is oversubscribed, criterion 4 (strongest geographical claim based on straight line distance) will be used to determine which child is offered a place. In the event of a tie between two or more children when applying criterion 4 (strongest geographical claim based on straight line distance) where there are not enough places available to offer all children a place at the school, a process of random allocation will be followed by the DGAT. This will be in the form

If two applications tie: Where a category is oversubscribed, the strongest geographical claim (straight-line distance) decides who is offered a place. In the event of a tie on distance where there are not enough places for all the tied children, the Local Authority runs a random allocation — a manual process overseen by an independent person from the Legal Services Team. Twins and children from multiple births are considered as one applicant in that process.

Printed by Gloucestershire County Council in its 2027/2028 infant, primary and junior school information booklet, which reproduces each school's own admissions policy under the school's entry. This school sets its own arrangements, so check the school's full determined policy for definitions and evidence.

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.