How many pupils attend Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 35 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

When Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and all previously looked after children; 2. The governors will admit children on social or medical grounds where professionals have clearly identified that the school will best meet the needs of the child. These applications must be accompanied by documentary evidence from appropriate professionals within the Health or Social Services; 3. Children of parent(s)/legal guardians(s) resident in the defined area (villages of Tiffield and Caldecote), and 4 further criteria. 1 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: If the admission number is exceeded within any criterion, priority will be given to those who live closest to the school. Distances are measured on a straight-line basis from the address point of the child’s home to the address point of the school, using a Geographical Information System. In the case where there are multiple applications from the shared dwelling (e.g., flats) or where there are two homes where the distance from the address point of the home to the address point of the school (using the system referred to above) is identical, random allocation will be used to decide.

What is the largest ethnic background at Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91.4% of pupils at Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 close did you need to live?

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.

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How places are decided at Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary 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 children and all previously looked after children
2The governors will admit children on social or medical grounds where professionals have clearly identified that the school will best meet the needs of the child. These applications must be accompanied by documentary evidence from appropriate professionals within the Health or Social Services.
3Children of parent(s)/legal guardians(s) resident in the defined area (villages of Tiffield and Caldecote)
4Children who have a sibling attending the school at the time of admission
5Children of parents/legal guardians’ resident in the following parishes who are a worshipping member of the Church of England through their attendance at churches: Pattishall, Cold Higham and Gayton. These applications must be accompanied by form SIF/A available from the school. The completed SIF/A will then be sent to the minister with form SIF/B to verify church allegiance.
6Children whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) regularly attend a place of worship (at least monthly) and have expressed a preference for their child to attend Tiffield CE(VA) School because of its religious traditions. These applications must be accompanied by form SIF/A available from the school. The completed SIF/A will then be sent to the minister with form SIF/B to verify church allegiance.
7Other children

If two applications tie: If the admission number is exceeded within any criterion, priority will be given to those who live closest to the school. Distances are measured on a straight-line basis from the address point of the child’s home to the address point of the school, using a Geographical Information System. In the case where there are multiple applications from the shared dwelling (e.g., flats) or where there are two homes where the distance from the address point of the home to the address point of the school (using the system referred to above) is identical, random allocation will be used to decide

You must complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) if you would like your child to be considered under any of the Faith criteria. The SIF is available from the school and must be returned to the school by 15 January 2026 for consideration in the main admissions round. The governors will first admit all pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) that names the school. Siblings The definition of a brother or sister sometimes referred to as a sibling: • A brother or sister sharing the same parents • A half- brother or half- sister where 2 children share one common parent • A stepbrother or stepsister, where two children are related by a parent’s marriage • Adopted children • Children in foster care A brother or sister must be living at the same address when the application is made. Defined area The village of Tiffield is defined by the Tiffield Civil Parish Boundary. The village of Caldecote is defined as those dwellings that adjoin the road between Tiffield and the A5. A map defining these boundaries is available from the school.

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.