How many pupils attend St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School?

St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School has 241 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School?

St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery 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 St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School have a religious character?

Yes — St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery 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 St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School?

When St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). An application must be supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker of the need and why it means the child needs to attend this school; 3. Catchment area siblings — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 4 further criteria. 26 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.2% of pupils at St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery 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 St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (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 and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). An application must be supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker of the need and why it means the child needs to attend this school.
3Catchment area siblings — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Other catchment area children — Priority will next be given to other children living within the catchment area.
5Out of catchment siblings — Priority will next be given to children living outside the catchment area, who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
6Children of staff — Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two years or recruited within the past two years to fill a vacancy for which there was a skills shortage.
7All other children — Priority will next be given to other children.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

Although the school has a designated Church of England religious character, the key information table states 'Priority according to faith: No' and no faith oversubscription criteria are included. The policy was amended after determination (per OSA Determination REF4394 19 March 2025) to remove a time restriction on in-year applications for children of Crown Servants and UK Service personnel.

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.

St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School?: St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School has 241 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School take?: St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School located?: St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School is located in Torquay, TQ1 4QH, Torbay.
How do I apply to St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School?: St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery 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 St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School have a religious character?: Yes — St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery 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 St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School?: When St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). An application must be supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker of the need and why it means the child needs to attend this school; 3. Catchment area siblings — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 4 further criteria. 26 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.2% of pupils at St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery 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 St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (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 and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). An application must be supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker of the need and why it means the child needs to attend this school.
3Catchment area siblings — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Other catchment area children — Priority will next be given to other children living within the catchment area.
5Out of catchment siblings — Priority will next be given to children living outside the catchment area, who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
6Children of staff — Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two years or recruited within the past two years to fill a vacancy for which there was a skills shortage.
7All other children — Priority will next be given to other children.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School?: St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School has 241 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School take?: St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School located?: St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School is located in Torquay, TQ1 4QH, Torbay.
How do I apply to St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School?: St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery 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 St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School have a religious character?: Yes — St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery 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 St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School?: When St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). An application must be supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker of the need and why it means the child needs to attend this school; 3. Catchment area siblings — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 4 further criteria. 26 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.2% of pupils at St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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