St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

How places are decided at St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 675 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?

St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School located?

St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is located in Romford, RM1 4BT, Havering.

How do I apply to St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

St Edward's 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 St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Edward's 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 St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

On offer day for 2024-25 (Reception), the furthest place offered at St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was 1.486 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 St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

When St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Priority Group 1 – Church attendance (72 places) — 72 places to applicants, based on church attendance. Parents applying under this criterion must complete the Supplementary Information Form. Children admitted in order: a) Looked after and previously looked after children who attend church; b) Children who attend church once a week or more, for two years or more; c) Children who attend church once a fortnight, for two years or more; d) Children attached to the church, attending once a month, for two years or more; e) Children known to the church, attending less than once a month. If oversubscribed within these categories, tie-breakers applied in order: i. Siblings of children attending the school when the child is enrolled; ii. Attendance at an Anglican church; iii. Children of parent/guardian employed at the school for two or more years; iv. Children living closest to the school (straight line distance); 2. Priority Group 2 – Community applicants (minimum 18 places) — A minimum of 18 places given to community applicants (no SIF required). Children admitted in order: a) Looked after and previously looked after children; b) Children living closest to the school (straight line distance). If oversubscribed within these categories, tie-breakers applied in order: i. Siblings of children attending the school when the child is enrolled; ii. Children of parent/guardian employed at the school for two or more years. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that two or more applicants apply for a single place at the school and live at addresses that are located at exactly the same distance from the preferred school, or live in the same block of flats, the place will be offered on a random basis drawn by an officer of the Local Authority who is not involved in the admissions process.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 21.6% of pupils at St Edward's 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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