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0.653miles
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.
Last distance offered at Applecroft School, year by year →
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.
If two applications tie: When there is a need for a final tie-break the random number is used to allocate the place, with the lowest number given priority. (Prior to this, for tied distances due to flats, the lower door number is deemed nearest; if identical addresses, tie break is random.)
Document also covers In Year admissions, Continuing Interest, Fair Access, and other administrative arrangements. A separate Nursery admission arrangements document exists and does not apply to Reception entry described here.
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.
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