How many pupils attend Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School?

Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School has 180 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School?

Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation 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 Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation 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.

What is the largest ethnic background at Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 27.8% of pupils at Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE 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 Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation 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 — Children in the care of the local authority and children who have been adopted or made subject to a child arrangement or special guardianship order immediately following having been in public care, including those who have been adopted from outside of England.
2Sibling on roll — To brothers and sisters of children already on the roll of the school who will still be in the school at the time the applicant is admitted
3Foundation places (worship-based) — 50% of the remaining places are foundation places, available in the first instance to: a. Children whose families worship regularly at St. Stephen’s with St. John, Westminster. b. Children whose families worship regularly at other churches.
4Open places (proximity) — Of the remaining places 50% are open places available on the basis of proximity* of the child’s home to the school. Any unsuccessful applications for foundation places will be automatically included among applications for open places. Any unfilled foundation places will be added to the open places available.

If two applications tie: Tie-break in any category will be determined by distance from home to school*.

Criteria are summarised in this document; the school advises reading the full published arrangements for details on religious elements.

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.