Primary education in Essex
If your child was born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008, please see Is your child going to start primary school in the school year beginning in September 2012? leaflet and the Primary Education in Essex 2012/13 booklet for details on the admissions process.
The following directories have information on specific schools:
These are also available by telephoning ContactEssex on 0845 603 2200.
If your child is already at primary, infant or junior school and you wish to apply for a transfer to a different primary, infant or junior school (currently in the reception year or in Years 1 to 6) see
applying mid-year for a school place.
Secondary education in Essex
If your child is in Year 6 and due to transfer to secondary school in September 2012, please see the leaflet Is your child going to secondary school in September 2012? and the booklet Secondary Education in Essex 2012/2013.
This booklet is also available by telephoning ContactEssex on 0845 603 2200.
Once you have read this information you can apply online.
School open days/evenings
Most secondary schools hold open days/evenings where parents can visit the school to help find out more information. Details of these are published in the
Secondary Education in Essex 2012/13 booklet or you can contact schools directly to ask when they are.
Some primary schools also hold such events and most will make arrangements for parents to visit by appointment. Please contact schools directly for more information.