What ages does Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School take?

Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School located?

Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School is located in Warrington, WA5 1TG, Warrington.

How do I apply to Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School?

Warrington St Barnabas CofE 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 Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Warrington St Barnabas CofE 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 close do you need to live to get into Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School?

Distance did not decide places at Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How are Reception places decided at Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School?

When Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children including those previously in state care outside of England*; 2. Children whose family** are regularly involved in the life and worship of St Barnabas Church — Children whose family** are regularly involved in the life and worship of St Barnabas Church (i.e. Attend worship at least twice a month during the 12 months preceding the date of application.) In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these [admissions] arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the church or alternative premises have been available for public worship; 3. Children who have a brother or sister in the school in the year of admission***, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School: Catchment 2026

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Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Reception), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How places are decided at Warrington St Barnabas CofE 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 and previously looked after children including those previously in state care outside of England*.
2Children whose family** are regularly involved in the life and worship of St Barnabas Church — Children whose family** are regularly involved in the life and worship of St Barnabas Church (i.e. Attend worship at least twice a month during the 12 months preceding the date of application.) In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these [admissions] arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the church or alternative premises have been available for public worship.
3Children who have a brother or sister in the school in the year of admission***.
4Children whose parents live within the parish of St Barnabas and regularly worship at another church* — Children whose parents live within the parish of St Barnabas and regularly worship at another church* (i.e. Attend worship at least twice a month during the 12 months preceding the date of application.) Applicants must submit a written reference from their incumbent as confirmation of their commitment.
5Children who attend St Barnabas C of E Nursery
6All other children — All other children. * Those who participate within Churches Together in England and Wales. ** Family is defined as parents or carers *** This includes full, half or step brothers and sisters and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the same address as part of the same family unit. When deciding between candidates, who have equal entitlement under the above criteria, the governors will have regard to pupils living nearest to the school defined ‘as the crow flies’ from the child’s permanent place of residence to the school measured using a geographical information address point system based on ordnance survey. Apply online until 15 January 2027 at warrington.gov.uk/schools 106

Oversubscription criteria as printed for this school in Warrington Borough Council's "Primary Schools Brochure 2027-28". The brochure states this is an extract from the school's own admission arrangements.

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.

Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School: key facts

What ages does Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School take?: Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School located?: Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School is located in Warrington, WA5 1TG, Warrington.
How do I apply to Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School?: Warrington St Barnabas CofE 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 Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Warrington St Barnabas CofE 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 close do you need to live to get into Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School?: Distance did not decide places at Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School?: When Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children including those previously in state care outside of England*; 2. Children whose family** are regularly involved in the life and worship of St Barnabas Church — Children whose family** are regularly involved in the life and worship of St Barnabas Church (i.e. Attend worship at least twice a month during the 12 months preceding the date of application.) In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these [admissions] arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the church or alternative premises have been available for public worship; 3. Children who have a brother or sister in the school in the year of admission***, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

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How places are decided at Warrington St Barnabas CofE 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 and previously looked after children including those previously in state care outside of England*.
2Children whose family** are regularly involved in the life and worship of St Barnabas Church — Children whose family** are regularly involved in the life and worship of St Barnabas Church (i.e. Attend worship at least twice a month during the 12 months preceding the date of application.) In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these [admissions] arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the church or alternative premises have been available for public worship.
3Children who have a brother or sister in the school in the year of admission***.
4Children whose parents live within the parish of St Barnabas and regularly worship at another church* — Children whose parents live within the parish of St Barnabas and regularly worship at another church* (i.e. Attend worship at least twice a month during the 12 months preceding the date of application.) Applicants must submit a written reference from their incumbent as confirmation of their commitment.
5Children who attend St Barnabas C of E Nursery
6All other children — All other children. * Those who participate within Churches Together in England and Wales. ** Family is defined as parents or carers *** This includes full, half or step brothers and sisters and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the same address as part of the same family unit. When deciding between candidates, who have equal entitlement under the above criteria, the governors will have regard to pupils living nearest to the school defined ‘as the crow flies’ from the child’s permanent place of residence to the school measured using a geographical information address point system based on ordnance survey. Apply online until 15 January 2027 at warrington.gov.uk/schools 106

Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School: key facts

What ages does Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School take?: Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School located?: Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School is located in Warrington, WA5 1TG, Warrington.
How do I apply to Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School?: Warrington St Barnabas CofE 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 Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Warrington St Barnabas CofE 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 close do you need to live to get into Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School?: Distance did not decide places at Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School?: When Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children including those previously in state care outside of England*; 2. Children whose family** are regularly involved in the life and worship of St Barnabas Church — Children whose family** are regularly involved in the life and worship of St Barnabas Church (i.e. Attend worship at least twice a month during the 12 months preceding the date of application.) In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these [admissions] arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the church or alternative premises have been available for public worship; 3. Children who have a brother or sister in the school in the year of admission***, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

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