St Chad's Church of England Primary School

1. ‘Looked after’ children in public care or fostered under an arrangement made by the local authority or children previously looked after by a Local Authority or who were previously in state care outside of England. (evidence required).

2. Children who have at least one sibling attending St. Chad’s Church of England Primary School at expected time of admission (conditions apply).

3. Faith Places - 50% of the remaining available places will be allocated according to the following ‘faith based’ criteria. If within the faith proportion there are more applicants than places available, the remaining places will be allocated to those qualifying applicants in the following priority order:

3.1 Children whose parent/s have worshipped regularly at the church of St. Chad's, Far Headingley or St Mary's Church, Hawnsworth Wood for at least one year immediately preceding the closing date for application (evidence required).

3.2 Children whose parent/s have worshipped regularly at another Christian church for at least one year immediately preceding the date of application (evidence required).

4. Community Places -Any other children, by straight line distance.

If an odd number of places are remaining following criteria 1 and 2 being applied the additional place will be allocated within the ‘faith based’ criteria.

If an applicant who submits a faith reference is unsuccessful in gaining a place because there are more applicants than places available, they will be considered under community places.

You should read the full admissions policy before applying. For some criteria, you may need to send extra information.