How many pupils attend Halsall St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School?

Halsall St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School has 190 pupils on roll.

What ages does Halsall St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School take?

Halsall St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

How do I apply to Halsall St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School?

Halsall St Cuthbert's 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 Halsall St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Halsall St Cuthbert's 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 are Reception places decided at Halsall St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School?

When Halsall St Cuthbert's 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 children — 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; 2. Sibling — Relationship as brother or sister to a pupil attending the school at the time of admission. Step-siblings, half siblings, and adopted/foster children living as part of the same family, will be included in this category; 3. Parental commitment to the worship of The United Benefice of Ss. Cuthbert and Thomas, Halsall, Lydiate and Downholland — Parental commitment to the worship of the Church is considered for this purpose through information given on the Clergy Reference Form that relates to the Church attendance of the parents (or the more committed parent). "Worship" is defined as worship or involvement in the main church service. Church commitment is measured on two levels: At least twice monthly church attendance over a period of at least the last twelve months prior to 1st March 2027. Regular (monthly equivalent) church attendance over a period of at least the last twelve months prior to 1st March 2027, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 25 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then the distance between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones. Where the cut-off point is for addresses within the same building, then the single measure between address points will apply and the Local Authority's system of a random draw will determine which addressees receive the offers.

What is the largest ethnic background at Halsall St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 97.9% of pupils at Halsall St Cuthbert's Church of England 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 Halsall St Cuthbert's Church of England 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 — 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.
2Sibling — Relationship as brother or sister to a pupil attending the school at the time of admission. Step-siblings, half siblings, and adopted/foster children living as part of the same family, will be included in this category.
3Parental commitment to the worship of The United Benefice of Ss. Cuthbert and Thomas, Halsall, Lydiate and Downholland — Parental commitment to the worship of the Church is considered for this purpose through information given on the Clergy Reference Form that relates to the Church attendance of the parents (or the more committed parent). "Worship" is defined as worship or involvement in the main church service. Church commitment is measured on two levels: At least twice monthly church attendance over a period of at least the last twelve months prior to 1st March 2027. Regular (monthly equivalent) church attendance over a period of at least the last twelve months prior to 1st March 2027.
4Parental involvement in worship of another Christian Church affiliated to Churches Together in England — Parental involvement in the worship of another Christian Church, which is a member/affiliated to Churches Together in England. Church commitment is measured on two levels: at least twice monthly church attendance, or regular (monthly equivalent) church attendance, over a period of at least the last twelve months prior to 1st March 2027.
5Special medical, social or other particular circumstances — Special medical, social or other particular circumstances affecting the child. Professional supporting evidence from, for example, a doctor, psychologist, social worker or clergyman will be essential if admission on this criterion is to be considered.
6Other children — Other children.

If two applications tie: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then the distance between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones. Where the cut-off point is for addresses within the same building, then the single measure between address points will apply and the Local Authority's system of a random draw will determine which addressees receive the offers.

The school provides for a total of not more than 190 children; the number of places for 2027-2028, after consultation with the Local Authority, will be 25.

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.