Admissions
School Tours
If you would like to visit, please contact the school office to arrange this.
01621 869 242
Applying for a school place in EYFS (September)
Parents and carers who live in the Essex County Council area can apply for their child’s school place online using the Essex Online Admissions Service
All parents/carers must complete an application form regardless of whether you are in our catchment area or not.
Forms should be submitted to the Local Authority by the date stated on the form. Offers of places will be sent out at the beginning of April.
No schools are able to offer places directly to parents.
Mid Year Admissions
Essex County Council have published some guidance regarding application for a change of school during the school year.
Moving to a different school - guidance
Admissions Policy
The Local Authority are required each academic year to publish a qualifying scheme to co-ordinated admissions into all infant and primary schools and academies in their area. Click below to view the scheme.
Admissions Policy Co-ordinated Scheme 2025-2026
Admission Arrangements Document
When can my child start school?
Your child will come to school on a full-time basis from the September after they turn 4.
Your child’s birthday | When they can start school |
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1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021 | Starts in the 2025 to 2026 academic year - apply from November 2024 |
1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022 | Starts in the 2026 to 2027 academic year - apply from November 2025 |
1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023 |
Starts in the 2027 to 2028 academic year - apply from November 2026 |
Apply for 2025 - 2026 Academic year intake
Online applications for Reception class September 2025.
Between November 2024 and 15 January 2025.
Apply for Primary school places
School place offers
Offers will be sent to online applicants by email on 16th April 2025.
Secondary school places for September 2025
From 12th September 2024 you can apply online for your child’s secondary school (year 7) place.
You must submit an application by the national closing date of 31 October 2024.
Apply for Secondary school places
School place offers
Offers will be sent to online applicants by email on 3rd March 2025.