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
If you are applying for any other year group, you will need to fill in a mid-year application form.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020 | Starts in the 2024 to 2025 academic year - apply from November 2023 |
| 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 |
Apply for 2024 - 2025 Academic year intake
Online applications for Reception class September 2024.
Between 6th November 2023 and 15th January 2024
School place offers
Offers will be sent to online applicants by email on 16th April 2024.
Secondary school places for September 2024
From 12th September 2023 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 2023.
School place offers
Offers will be sent to online applicants by email on 1 March 2023.