Welcome! On this page you can:- find general information about schools in Essex by clicking on 'Primary School Admission Booklet' or 'Secondary School Admission Booklet'. The booklets will tell you what to do if your child is starting school for the first time or is transferring from primary to secondary school;
- view information about individual schools, their admission areas and arrangements, OFSTED reports and exam results. Click the 'School Information' buttons on the left. Please phone 0845 603 2200 if you want to check the admission area you live in;
- make an online application, or download, complete and send a paper application form. Please do not do both.
Children with a statement of special educational needs
Please click on the SEN link on the right as the application process is different.
KEY DATES
Primary to secondary
Online application system opens 8 September; closes - 27 October 2008.
Starting school for the first time
Online application system opens 6 October; closes - 1 December 2008.
Information for Year 7 entry was sent out in early September and for Starting School should be sent by October.
This site does not contain information for private schools.