How many pupils attend The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School?

The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School has 106 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School take?

The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

How do I apply to The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School?

The Kirkby-la-Thorpe 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 The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — The Kirkby-la-Thorpe 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 The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School?

When The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. The child is in the care of the local authority or had previously been in care including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. A brother or sister on roll at the school at the time of application, or and who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission. In all cases both children must live at the same address; 3. Children of Staff at the School — Where the member of staff has been employed at the Trust for two or more years at the time the application for admission is made or The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.7% of pupils at The Kirkby-la-Thorpe 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 The Kirkby-la-Thorpe 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.

1The child is in the care of the local authority or had previously been in care including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2A brother or sister on roll at the school at the time of application, or and who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission. In all cases both children must live at the same address.
3Children of Staff at the School — Where the member of staff has been employed at the Trust for two or more years at the time the application for admission is made or The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4The school is the nearest one to the home address by straight line distance.
5Straight line distance from home to the school, priority will be given to those living closest.

If two applications tie: If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted.

Admission authority: Academy trust. School category: Academy.

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.