What did Ofsted judge Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy?

Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy has 425 pupils on roll.

What ages does Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy take?

Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

How do I apply to Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy?

Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy 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 Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy 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 Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy?

When Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy 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 who are looked after by a local authority and children who were previously looked after, as defined (includes those subject to adoption, child arrangement or special guardianship orders immediately after being looked after, or previously in state care outside England and adopted); 2. Exceptional social or medical needs — Children with exceptional social or medical needs where these needs can only be met at the school. The Trust must be satisfied that the child's social or medical needs can only be met at the school; may liaise with third parties or seek advice from a relevant Local Authority Panel; 3. Siblings — Children who have a sibling in school at the time the application is made and who will have a sibling in Reception or Years 1-6 at the school at the proposed date of admission. Siblings defined broadly, including natural, half, step and children living as part of the same family unit, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are more applications within any given criterion (or sub-criterion) than there are remaining places available, the places will be allocated to children satisfying the relevant criterion (or sub-criterion) who live closest to the school (measured by shortest available safe walking route). If distance does not distinguish between applicants, random allocation will be used as the final tie-breaker, supervised by someone independent of the school and the Trust.

What is the largest ethnic background at Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.1% of pupils at Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy

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How places are decided at Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy

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 who are looked after by a local authority and children who were previously looked after, as defined (includes those subject to adoption, child arrangement or special guardianship orders immediately after being looked after, or previously in state care outside England and adopted).
2Exceptional social or medical needs — Children with exceptional social or medical needs where these needs can only be met at the school. The Trust must be satisfied that the child's social or medical needs can only be met at the school; may liaise with third parties or seek advice from a relevant Local Authority Panel.
3Siblings — Children who have a sibling in school at the time the application is made and who will have a sibling in Reception or Years 1-6 at the school at the proposed date of admission. Siblings defined broadly, including natural, half, step and children living as part of the same family unit.
4Pupil Premium eligibility / nursery attendance — Children eligible for the early years' pupil premium and Free School Meals Pupil Premium or service premium who attend the school's nursery. Children eligible on 28th February 2027 for the Early Years Pupil Premium who are attending the school nursery at the time of application, or children eligible on 28th February 2027 for the Free School Meals Pupil Premium. Does not include children only eligible for Universal Infant Free School Meals.
5Children living within the Catchment Area — 5A. Catchment Foundation Places - first priority to those living in the Catchment Area who satisfy the required frequency of worship (average at least twice a month for 12 months prior to application) at a Christian place of worship, verified via Supplementary Information Form and minister of religion signature. 5B. Other Catchment Places - after Foundation Places, priority to all other children living in the Catchment Area.
6Children living outside the Catchment Area — 6A. Out of Catchment Foundation Places - first priority to those outside the Catchment Area who satisfy the same worship requirements as for Catchment Foundation Places. 6B. Other Out of Catchment Places - after Foundation Places, priority to all other children living outside the Catchment Area.

If two applications tie: If there are more applications within any given criterion (or sub-criterion) than there are remaining places available, the places will be allocated to children satisfying the relevant criterion (or sub-criterion) who live closest to the school (measured by shortest available safe walking route). If distance does not distinguish between applicants, random allocation will be used as the final tie-breaker, supervised by someone independent of the school and the Trust.

Applies to the normal admissions round for Reception entry September 2027. In-year admissions use the same oversubscription criteria. Multiple birth siblings provision noted. Fair Access Protocol takes priority over this policy for in-year/unplaced children.

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.