Primary Schools (Conditions Of Entry)

[jd_1984]

So we have had our first acknowledgement letter from one of the 3 primary schools we shortlisted for the little man for September.
This is a Church Of England School (my former school and the best in the area according to OFSTED). We would love to see him there but one big draw back - we do not atend church regularly. One condition, it appears is that you have to confirm "regular worship" and the details of the church that you attend.
We dont want to be dishonest. However, what is everyones thoughts on us attending church from now on (in an attempt to get him into the better school) ? Is this immoral? Would it be too late/too obviuos if we started attending now? Is it just parents trying their best to get the better school? Unfortunately the fact that my dad, myself and my younger brother attended this school means nothing (interestingly enough MY mother attended church on the run up to us starting school to get us in!)
There are other good schools he can go to without religious affiliation.
The thing is though, do OFSTED take into consideration what religion the school follows or is it just how "good" the school is. Therefore is it fair that the best school in our area is a CofE school and therefore parents have to be of that faith or pretend they are to get into the better school.
Apparently if there is spaces after the initial sift, it then goes on distance (radius) of applicants address, we are 2 miles away so our chances are fair/middle.

[mands75]

My children went to a CofE school because it was our catchment school. I know of many other children who went to church leading up to school places being offered and also, some who were 'confirmed' in order to get into the school. This is becuse they lived out of the catchment area. It worked, they got places and then, never went back to church! The CofE schools tend to have strong christian links so unless you are against your child being part of the christianity religion. the school will cover any religious links.

[ichkeria]

Different local authorities and different schools have different standards of entry.
For our local CofE school if you don't live in the catchment area the fact that you are the daughter of the Archbishop of Canterbury won't help you. If you live next door to the school and are from a Moslem family, and there's space available, you'll get in.