Starting school for the first time
In Newham, children start Primary School (Reception) in the school year during which they have their fifth birthday. Entry is in September.
The London Borough of Newham is the Admission Authority for our school who organise all admissions centrally. Pupils are admitted to the school in line with the London Borough of Newham Admissions Policy. Application forms are available online or through contacting the council on 020 8430 2000.
The staff, governing body and pupils of Essex Primary School would welcome you applying for a place at our school. To do this you must follow the correct process for your child’s age as detailed below.
We are a school maintained by London Borough of Newham which means they are the admission authority for this school.
All applications for this school must be made through London Borough of Newham’s Pupil Services, not this school.
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Admissions information |
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Reception admission for September 2023 entry For all children born from 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019 inclusive, their parents/carers will need to apply for a reception class place in an infant or primary school for September 2023 entry. National closing date for on time reception applications 15 January 2023 National offer date for on time reception applicants 16 April 2023 You can download the eAdmissions app by clicking the link below: https://www.eadmissions.org.uk/howtoinstall All reception 2023 applications must be made through the family’s home local authority. For children living in Newham families must apply via London Borough of Newham. For children living outside Newham, whose family wants them to attend this school their application must be made through their home borough naming this school as a preference on their application. Remember, parents/carers must apply for a reception place in this school, even if the child:
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Before submitting a reception application we strongly recommend all families read the autumn 2022 edition of the local authorities ‘We are going to school’ and find out information about the school you are interested in.
Information about the reception process for September 2023 entry Guidance on creating an eAdmissions account and applying
Pan London Co-ordinated Scheme School Finder – We recommend you use the Newham School Finder tool to determine the location of your preferred Newham schools and calculate home to school distances. |
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In Year admissions into primary school (mid term and mid phase) If a family arrives in Newham during the school year 2022/2023 and their child needs a school place they must complete an In Year form naming their preferred schools. https://www.newham.gov.uk/schools-education/year-admissions/1 School places are usually offered within 10 days. The place offered may not be at the school the family prefers as that school may not have a suitable place available. In Year Admissions for 1 September 2022 to 16th July 2023 (Year Groups: Reception to Year 6)
Before submitting a primary school application we strongly recommend all families read the autumn 2021 edition of the local authorities ‘Starting Primary School guide‘ and find out information about the school you are interested in.
Determined Arrangements for September 2022 entry https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/2043/lb-newham-school-admission-arrangements-sept-2021
In Year school application form (all year groups) for September 2022 to July 2023
Determined Arrangements for September 2022 and 2023
Determined Arrangements for September 2023 onwards entry LB Newham School Admission Arrangements – Sept 2023
School Finder We recommend you use the Newham School Finder tool to determine the location of your preferred Newham schools and calculate home to school distances. https://www.newham.gov.uk/Pages/Services/Primary-School-Fact-Finder.aspx |
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Moving from primary to secondary school in September 2023 Before submitting a secondary school application, we strongly recommend all families read the autumn 2022 edition of the local authorities ‘We are going to secondary school’ and find out information about the school you are interested in. If possible look at their virtual tours. Please click the link below for secondary school open days, open evenings and virtual tours. Year 7 Admission for September 2023 For all children born from 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012 inclusive, their parents/carers will need to apply for year 7 secondary school place for September 2023, unless the child is on roll at an All Through school (Chobham Academy, Langdon Academy or School 21) as they will automatically move into year 7 unless they would prefer. All year 7 applications for September 2023 must be made through the family’s home local authority. National closing date for on time year 7 applications 31st October 2022 National offer date for on time year 7 applicants 1st March 2023 For children living in Newham families must apply via London Borough of Newham. For children who live outside Newham, whose family wants them to attend this school their application must be made through their home borough naming this school as a preference on their application. Remember, families must apply for a place, even if their child:
Information on the year 7 application process Guidance on creating an eAdmissions account and applying How to register for eAdmissions Sept 2022-2023 School Finder – We recommend you use the Newham School Finder tool to determine the location of your preferred Newham schools and calculate home to school distances. Waiting lists |
Useful links for all schools admissions
Gov.UK
LB Newham School Fact Finder
Ace Education – Independent Advice for Parents and Carers
Nursery admissions
We accept applications for the Nursery waiting list from your child’s second birthday. Please contact the school for further information.
Please note that a place in our nursery will not gain automatic entry into our school (Reception). We will inform Nursery parents when to apply for a place in Reception.
