Admissions

Admissions for September 2023
Information for parents about applying for school places starting in September 2023
Move to a different school
Apply for a mid-year admission to change your child's school during the school year
Find a school
Find out if your address is in a priority admission (catchment) area

Primary school places
Apply for a primary (reception) school place for September 2023
Junior (year 3) school places
Apply for a junior (year 3) school place for September 2023
Secondary school places
Apply for a secondary school (year 7) place for September 2023
After your school offer
What to do after you get your school offer including school waiting lists and admission appeals
Starting school
Find out what age your child can start school and delaying entry to school
Grammar school places
Find out about applying for grammar (selective) schools in Essex
School places for children with SEND
School placements for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Admissions booklets, policies and forms
Admissions booklets for parents, determined admission arrangements and forms