Minster Church of England Primary School

How places are decided at Minster Church of England Primary School

Minster Church of England Primary School: key facts

What ages does Minster Church of England Primary School take?

Minster Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Minster Church of England Primary School located?

Minster Church of England Primary School is located in Ramsgate, CT12 4PS, Kent.

How do I apply to Minster Church of England Primary School?

Minster Church of England 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 Minster Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Minster Church of England 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 far from Minster Church of England Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Minster Church of England Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 4.079 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 Minster Church of England Primary School?

When Minster Church of England 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 — Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and or ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders); 2. Siblings — A brother or sister in the same school at the time of entry where the family continue to live at the same address as when the sibling was admitted – or – if they have moved – live within 2 miles of the school, or have moved to a property that is nearer to the school than the previous property as defined by the ‘Nearness’ criterion. If sibling priority is lost, it will not be reinstated for any reason; 3. Health and Special Access Reasons — Medical, health, social and special access reasons will be applied in accordance with the school’s legal obligations, in particular those under the Equality Act 2010. Priority will be given to those children whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend a particular school. Equally this priority will apply to children whose parents’/guardians’ physical or mental health or social needs mean that they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend a particular school. Such claims will need to be supported by written evidence from a suitably qualified medical or other practitioner who can demonstrate a special connection between these needs and the particular school, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance from the Academy will be used as a tie breaker whenever two children have the same priority based on any criteria. In the unlikely event that two or more children in all other ways have equal eligibility for the last available place at the school, the names will be issued a number and drawn randomly to decide which child should be given the place. This process will be supervised by someone independent of the school.

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