We are always pleased to welcome new pupils. Simply telephone the school office (01268 733071) to arrange a visit and we will organise a tour of the school from our current pupils and a chat with Mrs Ramet.
Mid-Year Applications
For pupils wishing to transfer during the academic year, please complete a primary mid-year application form.
Arrangements for Reception
Parents & carers of children starting school are invited to a meeting in the autumn term before their child’s admission the following September. You will be able to meet our headteacher Mrs Ramet and deputy headteacher Mrs Randall and have a tour of the school during a working day. Additional meetings for parents & carers are held during the summer term as well as induction sessions for children so they are ready and confident to start in September.
Click here to apply online. Applications open every November and close in January.
If you have any other queries, contact Planning & Admissions at Essex County Council on 0845 603 2200.
Arrangements for children with Special Needs
Extra transition visits and ‘buddies’ are arranged for pupils with additional needs during the term prior to their transfer. Parents of children with specific needs are invited to a meeting well in advance of their child transferring to ensure appropriate support is fully in place. For children with EHC plans, our SENCo will attend the final review at preschool or infants to ensure that adequate transitional visits and additional support is fully in place.
Admission Policy
As we are a LA maintained school, Essex County Council are our admissions authority. Please click here for a full copy of this policy.
There is an appeals procedure available to parents who are declined admission, details of which are available from the Area Education Office.
Admission Criteria
In the event of oversubscription, places will be allocated using the following criteria in the order given:
1. Looked After Children and previously looked after children;
2. Children with a sibling attending the school or Wickford Church of England School;
3. Children living in the priority admission area attending Wickford Church of England School and transferring into Year 3;
4. Other children attending Wickford Church of England School and transferring into Year 3;
5. Other children living in the priority admission area;
6. Remaining applications.
In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance from home to school. Those living closest being given the highest priority. Exceptional medical circumstances (supported by medical evidence) may override the above criteria 2-4.
Agreement for children living in the priority admission area
The LA may, in exceptional circumstances, offer places above the published admission number (during and after the normal time of admission): if the journey to the next nearest school with a space is not reasonable in terms of distance, accessibility or cost.
Secondary School Admissions
Information can be found on the Tranferring to Secondary School page.