Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

How places are decided at Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 children or a child who was previously looked after — Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note (x) below), then
2Children for whom the Local Authority accepts that there are exceptional medical social or welfare reasons which are dir — Children for whom the Local Authority accepts that there are exceptional medical social or welfare reasons which are directly relevant to the school concerned (see note (i) below, then
3Children eligible for Services Premium — Children eligible for Services Premium, then
4Children with older brothers and sisters attending the school when the younger child will start — Children with older brothers and sisters attending the school when the younger child will start, (see note (iii) below), then
5Remaining places are allocated according to where a child lives. Those living nearest to the preferred school by a strai — Remaining places are allocated according to where a child lives. Those living nearest to the preferred school by a straight line (radial) measure will have priority, (see note (v) below.

If two applications tie: Straight-line (radial) distance between the Ordnance Survey address points of the home and the school; a random draw where applicants cannot be distinguished.

Lancashire County Council is the admission authority for community and voluntary controlled schools and determines ONE policy covering them all. Variant applied: community/VC primary. Source: the council's determined primary admission arrangements for 2027-28.

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.

Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in April 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?: Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 203 pupils on roll.
What ages does Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?: Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School located?: Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is located in Ormskirk, L39 5AS, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?: Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?: When Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after — Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note (x) below), then; 2. Children for whom the Local Authority accepts that there are exceptional medical social or welfare reasons which are dir — Children for whom the Local Authority accepts that there are exceptional medical social or welfare reasons which are directly relevant to the school concerned (see note (i) below, then; 3. Children eligible for Services Premium — Children eligible for Services Premium, then, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line (radial) distance between the Ordnance Survey address points of the home and the school; a random draw where applicants cannot be distinguished.
What is the largest ethnic background at Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.6% of pupils at Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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