What did Ofsted judge Chollerton Church of England Aided First School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Chollerton Church of England Aided First School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Chollerton Church of England Aided First School?

Chollerton Church of England Aided First School has 31 pupils on roll.

What ages does Chollerton Church of England Aided First School take?

Chollerton Church of England Aided First School admits pupils aged 2 to 9.

How do I apply to Chollerton Church of England Aided First School?

Chollerton Church of England Aided First 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 Chollerton Church of England Aided First School have a religious character?

Yes — Chollerton Church of England Aided First 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 Chollerton Church of England Aided First School?

When Chollerton Church of England Aided First School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked After Children, Previously Looked After Children and Internationally Adopted Looked After Children (LAC, PLAC and IAPLAC; 2. Sibling link — Children with a sibling at the school at the time when they would be admitted to the school; 3. Any other children — Regular attendance at public worship at St. Giles, Chollerton Church of England church, regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church, or Attendance at public worship in any other Christian church, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 4 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Chollerton Church of England Aided First School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96.8% of pupils at Chollerton Church of England Aided First 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 Chollerton Church of England Aided First School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (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 — Looked After Children, Previously Looked After Children and Internationally Adopted Looked After Children (LAC, PLAC and IAPLAC
2Sibling link — Children with a sibling at the school at the time when they would be admitted to the school
3Any other children — Regular attendance at public worship at St. Giles, Chollerton Church of England church, regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church, or Attendance at public worship in any other Christian church.
4Distance from the school — Distance from school.
5Residence in the school's catchment area — Children living in the catchment area of the school.
6Exceptional medical or psychological grounds — Children who have special medical needs or other special circumstances, (supported by medical/professional opinion).
7Pupil Premium — Pupil Premium.
8Children of staff — Children of Staff.

Transcribed verbatim from Northumberland County Council's Admissions Handbook for First and Primary Schools 2026-27, which reproduces the determined admission policy of each voluntary aided, foundation, trust and academy school. A child with an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school is admitted first; that is not an oversubscription criterion. Section: 'Chollerton C of E Aided First School' (handbook page 32).

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.