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Is your child starting school in September 2026?

The primary school (Reception) admission round opens on Monday 10 November 2025 for parents of children to apply for a Reception school place for the academic year that starts in September 2026. The statutory national closing date for applications is 15 January 2026.

From 10 November 2025, applications can be made online via www.essex.gov.uk/admissions. 99% of parents in Essex applied online last year.

The website also has a copy of the Primary Education in Essex 2025-26 booklet and the Schools Admissions Policies Directories contain details of all admission policies.

We will be conducting tours for prospective families on the following dates for children who are starting school in September 2025.  If you would like to attend a tour, please complete the form below.  We welcome your child to attend also.  All tours begin at 9:30 and last approximately one hour.

  • Monday 22nd September 
  • Wednesday 24th September 
  • Friday 3rd October
  • Tuesday 7th October
  • Thursday 16th October 

We will also be hosting an Open Evening on Thursday 20th November with tours starting at 5:30pm and 6:30pm lasting approximately one hour.  Please come and view the school, meet our staff and sample our fantastic school dinners.  Teachers will be on hand to give tours and provide you with any information you may need.  

Should you wish to attend a tour, our open evening or both, please complete a form below.

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