What did Ofsted judge The Thomas Coram Church of England School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Thomas Coram Church of England School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Thomas Coram Church of England School?

The Thomas Coram Church of England School has 336 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Thomas Coram Church of England School take?

The Thomas Coram Church of England School admits pupils aged 7 to 11.

Where is The Thomas Coram Church of England School located?

The Thomas Coram Church of England School is located in Berkhamsted, HP4 2RP, Hertfordshire.

How do I apply to The Thomas Coram Church of England School?

The Thomas Coram Church of England 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 The Thomas Coram Church of England School have a religious character?

Yes — The Thomas Coram Church of England 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 Year 3 places decided at The Thomas Coram Church of England School?

When The Thomas Coram Church of England School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear to the Governing Body (as 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. Medical or social need — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a particular medical or social need to go to the school. A panel of governors will determine whether the evidence provided is sufficiently compelling... must clearly demonstrate why it is the only school that can meet the child’s needs; 3. Feeder infant school roll — Children who are on roll in Year 2 at Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery or Victoria CE Infant and Nursery School at the time of application, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: When there is a need for a tie break where two different addresses are the same distance from a school, in the case of a block of flats for example, the lower door number will be deemed nearest... If there are two identical addresses of separate applicants, the tie break will be random. Every child entered onto the Hertfordshire County Council admissions database has an individual random number assigned, between 1 and 1 million, against each preference school. 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.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Thomas Coram Church of England School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.5% of pupils at The Thomas Coram Church of England 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 The Thomas Coram Church of England School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 3), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear to the Governing Body (as 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.
2Medical or social need — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a particular medical or social need to go to the school. A panel of governors will determine whether the evidence provided is sufficiently compelling... must clearly demonstrate why it is the only school that can meet the child’s needs.
3Feeder infant school roll — Children who are on roll in Year 2 at Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery or Victoria CE Infant and Nursery School at the time of application.
4Sibling at Thomas Coram — Children who have a sibling on the roll of the school at the proposed time of entry.
5Sibling at feeder infant school — Children who have a sibling on the roll of Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery or Victoria CE Infant and Nursery School at the proposed time of entry.
6Pupil Premium & parish residence — Children who are eligible to receive Pupil Premium Grant funding and live within the ecclesiastical Parishes of Great Berkhamsted or Sunnyside with Bourne End.
7Anglican worship in named parishes — Children who have one or more parents/carers with a regular worship commitment at any of the Anglican churches of Great Berkhamsted or Sunnyside with Bourne End, verified on the attached Form 2 by the parish priest concerned.
8Other Christian/faith worship & parish residence — Children who have one or more parents/carers with a regular worship commitment at other Anglican churches, other Christian denominations or other Faiths, verified on the attached Form 2 by the priest, minister or religious/faith leader concerned, and live within the ecclesiastical Parishes of Great Berkhamsted or Sunnyside with Bourne End.
9Nearest school — Children who live nearest to the school.

If two applications tie: When there is a need for a tie break where two different addresses are the same distance from a school, in the case of a block of flats for example, the lower door number will be deemed nearest... If there are two identical addresses of separate applicants, the tie break will be random. Every child entered onto the Hertfordshire County Council admissions database has an individual random number assigned, between 1 and 1 million, against each preference school. 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.

Thomas Coram is a Church of England Voluntary Aided junior school, member of Castle Church of England Federation; admission is into Year 3. EHCP-named children admitted before oversubscription criteria applied (not numbered as a criterion).

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.

The Thomas Coram Church of England School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Thomas Coram Church of England School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Thomas Coram Church of England School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Thomas Coram Church of England School?: The Thomas Coram Church of England School has 336 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Thomas Coram Church of England School take?: The Thomas Coram Church of England School admits pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is The Thomas Coram Church of England School located?: The Thomas Coram Church of England School is located in Berkhamsted, HP4 2RP, Hertfordshire.
How do I apply to The Thomas Coram Church of England School?: The Thomas Coram Church of England 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 The Thomas Coram Church of England School have a religious character?: Yes — The Thomas Coram Church of England 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 Year 3 places decided at The Thomas Coram Church of England School?: When The Thomas Coram Church of England School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear to the Governing Body (as 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. Medical or social need — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a particular medical or social need to go to the school. A panel of governors will determine whether the evidence provided is sufficiently compelling... must clearly demonstrate why it is the only school that can meet the child’s needs; 3. Feeder infant school roll — Children who are on roll in Year 2 at Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery or Victoria CE Infant and Nursery School at the time of application, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: When there is a need for a tie break where two different addresses are the same distance from a school, in the case of a block of flats for example, the lower door number will be deemed nearest... If there are two identical addresses of separate applicants, the tie break will be random. Every child entered onto the Hertfordshire County Council admissions database has an individual random number assigned, between 1 and 1 million, against each preference school. 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.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Thomas Coram Church of England School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.5% of pupils at The Thomas Coram Church of England 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 The Thomas Coram Church of England School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 3), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear to the Governing Body (as 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.
2Medical or social need — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a particular medical or social need to go to the school. A panel of governors will determine whether the evidence provided is sufficiently compelling... must clearly demonstrate why it is the only school that can meet the child’s needs.
3Feeder infant school roll — Children who are on roll in Year 2 at Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery or Victoria CE Infant and Nursery School at the time of application.
4Sibling at Thomas Coram — Children who have a sibling on the roll of the school at the proposed time of entry.
5Sibling at feeder infant school — Children who have a sibling on the roll of Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery or Victoria CE Infant and Nursery School at the proposed time of entry.
6Pupil Premium & parish residence — Children who are eligible to receive Pupil Premium Grant funding and live within the ecclesiastical Parishes of Great Berkhamsted or Sunnyside with Bourne End.
7Anglican worship in named parishes — Children who have one or more parents/carers with a regular worship commitment at any of the Anglican churches of Great Berkhamsted or Sunnyside with Bourne End, verified on the attached Form 2 by the parish priest concerned.
8Other Christian/faith worship & parish residence — Children who have one or more parents/carers with a regular worship commitment at other Anglican churches, other Christian denominations or other Faiths, verified on the attached Form 2 by the priest, minister or religious/faith leader concerned, and live within the ecclesiastical Parishes of Great Berkhamsted or Sunnyside with Bourne End.
9Nearest school — Children who live nearest to the school.

The Thomas Coram Church of England School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Thomas Coram Church of England School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Thomas Coram Church of England School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Thomas Coram Church of England School?: The Thomas Coram Church of England School has 336 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Thomas Coram Church of England School take?: The Thomas Coram Church of England School admits pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is The Thomas Coram Church of England School located?: The Thomas Coram Church of England School is located in Berkhamsted, HP4 2RP, Hertfordshire.
How do I apply to The Thomas Coram Church of England School?: The Thomas Coram Church of England 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 The Thomas Coram Church of England School have a religious character?: Yes — The Thomas Coram Church of England 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 Year 3 places decided at The Thomas Coram Church of England School?: When The Thomas Coram Church of England School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear to the Governing Body (as 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. Medical or social need — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a particular medical or social need to go to the school. A panel of governors will determine whether the evidence provided is sufficiently compelling... must clearly demonstrate why it is the only school that can meet the child’s needs; 3. Feeder infant school roll — Children who are on roll in Year 2 at Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery or Victoria CE Infant and Nursery School at the time of application, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: When there is a need for a tie break where two different addresses are the same distance from a school, in the case of a block of flats for example, the lower door number will be deemed nearest... If there are two identical addresses of separate applicants, the tie break will be random. Every child entered onto the Hertfordshire County Council admissions database has an individual random number assigned, between 1 and 1 million, against each preference school. 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.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Thomas Coram Church of England School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.5% of pupils at The Thomas Coram Church of England School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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