September 2027 admissions

The application window for children due to start in reception in 2027 is now closed and places have been allocated. We do have some places remaining however, and applications for a place can be made through the Essex County Council admissions page: https://www.essex.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions/primary-school-places

To view our school, please contact the office to arrange a private tour. This is a fantastic opportunity to come and see our amazing school, see pupils in lessons and meet staff.

Admission applications can be made at https://educationportal.essex.gov.uk/CitizenPortal/en

The Admission Process

At St. Margaret's Church of England Primary School all children admitted into a reception class in September will be offered a full time place. Parents/Carers can apply online to Essex County Council on www.essex.gov.uk/admissions. 

The Schools Planning and Admissions Department at Essex County Council allocate all intake of children wishing to join St Margaret's Church of England Primary School. 

If you would like to find out more about joining our school please contact us on 01787 237354.

In the event of over subscription any remaining 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;

3) Children living in the priority admission area;

4) Remaining Applications;

In the event of over subscription 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.  St. Margaret's Church of England Primary School holds a waiting list for the Autumn Term.

Transition arrangements for children joining Reception in 2027

As part of our transition programme, we  invite children to attend two sessions in school during the final half term. These sessions are designed to help them feel settled and familiar with their new environment. The details are as follows:

• Thursday 25th June, 9.30am – 11.00am
  Stay and play session for children and parents.
  Please note that, unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate siblings at this session.
• Friday 26th June, 1.45pm – 3.00pm
  Stay and play session for children only.
  On this afternoon, we will also be holding our monthly coffee afternoon from 2.00pm to 3.00pm. You are very welcome to join us, meet our friendly FOSMs team and enjoy some delicious refreshments.

In addition, we will be holding a parent meeting on Thursday 25th June at 5.00pm. Where possible, we kindly ask that children do not attend this meeting, as we will be sharing a lot of important information.

Alongside these sessions, we will also be contacting pre-schools with the aim of arranging a visit to give us the opportunity to get to know them in a familiar environment.

Please be assured that we are committed to making this transition as smooth, positive and supportive as possible for the whole family. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at admin@st-margaretscofe.essex.sch.uk, and a member of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Our admissions policy can be found on our  policies page.