How many pupils attend Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School?

Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School has 129 pupils on roll.

What ages does Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School take?

Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

How do I apply to Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School?

Aston St Mary's Church of England 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 Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Aston St Mary's Church of England 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 are Reception places decided at Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School?

When Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in England looked after and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order including those children who appear to the Governing Board to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment with sibling — Children of parents or carers who reside at any address that is within the school's catchment area of Aston (which comprises the streets and postcodes attached in Appendix 1) with a sibling at the school at the time of admission; 3. Catchment area — Children of parents or carers who reside at any address that is within the school's catchment area of Aston (see Appendix 1), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 18 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two addresses measure the same distance from the school and a further tie-break is needed, the Governing Board will arrange an independently-supervised, random draw in order to allocate the place.

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 64.3% of pupils at Aston St Mary's Church of England 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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How places are decided at Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School

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 and previously looked after children — Children in England looked after and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order including those children who appear to the Governing Board to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Catchment with sibling — Children of parents or carers who reside at any address that is within the school's catchment area of Aston (which comprises the streets and postcodes attached in Appendix 1) with a sibling at the school at the time of admission.
3Catchment area — Children of parents or carers who reside at any address that is within the school's catchment area of Aston (see Appendix 1).
4Sibling outside catchment — Children of parents or carers outside the school's catchment of Aston who have siblings attending the school at the time of admission (see note b).
5Practising member of St Mary's Church, Aston — Children with at least one parent or carer who is a practising member of St Mary's Church, Aston (see note c).
6Practising member of Churches Together in Stevenage denomination — Children with at least one parent or carer who is a practising member of any Christian denomination that is a member of "Churches Together in Stevenage" (see note c).
7Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Where two addresses measure the same distance from the school and a further tie-break is needed, the Governing Board will arrange an independently-supervised, random draw in order to allocate the place.

If there is over subscription in any category, places are allocated by geographical proximity using straight line measurement from the child's home address to the school.

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.

Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School?: Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School has 129 pupils on roll.
What ages does Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School take?: Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School located?: Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School is located in Stevenage, SG2 7HA, Hertfordshire.
How do I apply to Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School?: Aston St Mary's Church of England 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 Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Aston St Mary's Church of England 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 are Reception places decided at Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School?: When Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in England looked after and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order including those children who appear to the Governing Board to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment with sibling — Children of parents or carers who reside at any address that is within the school's catchment area of Aston (which comprises the streets and postcodes attached in Appendix 1) with a sibling at the school at the time of admission; 3. Catchment area — Children of parents or carers who reside at any address that is within the school's catchment area of Aston (see Appendix 1), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 18 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two addresses measure the same distance from the school and a further tie-break is needed, the Governing Board will arrange an independently-supervised, random draw in order to allocate the place.
What is the largest ethnic background at Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 64.3% of pupils at Aston St Mary's Church of England 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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How places are decided at Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School

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 and previously looked after children — Children in England looked after and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order including those children who appear to the Governing Board to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Catchment with sibling — Children of parents or carers who reside at any address that is within the school's catchment area of Aston (which comprises the streets and postcodes attached in Appendix 1) with a sibling at the school at the time of admission.
3Catchment area — Children of parents or carers who reside at any address that is within the school's catchment area of Aston (see Appendix 1).
4Sibling outside catchment — Children of parents or carers outside the school's catchment of Aston who have siblings attending the school at the time of admission (see note b).
5Practising member of St Mary's Church, Aston — Children with at least one parent or carer who is a practising member of St Mary's Church, Aston (see note c).
6Practising member of Churches Together in Stevenage denomination — Children with at least one parent or carer who is a practising member of any Christian denomination that is a member of "Churches Together in Stevenage" (see note c).
7Any other children — Any other children.

If there is over subscription in any category, places are allocated by geographical proximity using straight line measurement from the child's home address to the school.

Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School?: Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School has 129 pupils on roll.
What ages does Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School take?: Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School located?: Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School is located in Stevenage, SG2 7HA, Hertfordshire.
How do I apply to Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School?: Aston St Mary's Church of England 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 Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Aston St Mary's Church of England 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 are Reception places decided at Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School?: When Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in England looked after and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order including those children who appear to the Governing Board to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment with sibling — Children of parents or carers who reside at any address that is within the school's catchment area of Aston (which comprises the streets and postcodes attached in Appendix 1) with a sibling at the school at the time of admission; 3. Catchment area — Children of parents or carers who reside at any address that is within the school's catchment area of Aston (see Appendix 1), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 18 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two addresses measure the same distance from the school and a further tie-break is needed, the Governing Board will arrange an independently-supervised, random draw in order to allocate the place.
What is the largest ethnic background at Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 64.3% of pupils at Aston St Mary's Church of England 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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