Admissions

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.

Admissions information

Reception admission for September 2025 entry

For all children born from 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 inclusive, their parents/carers will need to apply for a reception class place in an infant or primary school for September 2025 entry.

National closing date for on time reception applications 15 January 2025

National offer date for on time reception applicants 16 April 2025

You can download the eAdmissions app by clicking the link below:

https://www.eadmissions.org.uk/howtoinstall

All reception 2025 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:

  • Attends our Nursery

OR

  • Has a brother or sister attending this school.

Before submitting a reception application for 2025, we strongly recommend all families read the autumn 2024 edition of the local authorities ‘Starting school in Newham 2025’ and find out information about the school you are interested in.

 

Information about the Reception process for September 2025 entry
London Borough of Newham’s Determined Arrangements for September 2025

 

Guidance on creating an eAdmissions account and applying
How to download the eAdmissions App Sept 2024-2025

How to register for eAdmissions Sept 2024-2025

Link to Pan London eAdmissions portal – opens 1 September 2024 for September 2025 reception applications

 

Pan London Co-ordinated Scheme
2024-2025 scheme, coming soon.

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.

In Year Admissions into Primary School (mid term and mid phase)

If a family arrives in Newham during the school year 2024/2025 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 2024 to 16th July 2025 (Year Groups: Reception to Year 6)

 

Before submitting a primary school application we strongly recommend all families read the autumn 2024 edition of the local authorities ‘Starting School in Newham 2025’ and find out information about the school you are interested in.

 

 

Determined Arrangements for September 2024 and 2025

Determined Arrangements for September 2024 onwards entry    

LB Newham Determined_School_Admission_Arrangements_for_September_2024

 

In Year school application form (all year groups) for September 2024 to July 2025

In Year School Admission Application Form

 

Determined Arrangements for September 2025 onwards entry

https://www.newham.gov.uk/schools-education/primary-school-admissions/4

 

 

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

Moving from Primary to Secondary School in September 2025

Before submitting a secondary school application, we strongly recommend all families read the autumn 2024 edition of the local authorities ‘Starting Secondary School in Newham 2025’ 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.

https://www.newham.gov.uk/schools-education/admissions-secondary-school/6?documentId=40&categoryId=20004

Year 7 Admission for September 2025

For all children born from 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014 inclusive, their parents/carers will need to apply for year 7 secondary school place for September 2025, 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 2025 must be made through the family’s home local authority.​

National closing date for on time year 7 applications 31st October 2024

National offer date for on time year 7 applicants 1st March 2025

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:

  • Has a brother or sister attending the school;
  • Lives in the schools priority area (for Sarah Bonnell only )
  • Attends a link school (for Stratford School Academy only)

Information on the year 7 application process
Determined Arrangements for September 2025 entry

Guidance on creating an eAdmissions account and applying

How to register for eAdmissions Sept 2024-2025

How to apply for a Secondary School place in 2025

Link to Pan London eAdmissions portal – opens 1 September 2024 for September 2025 year 7 applications

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
https://www.newham.gov.uk/schools-education/offer-places/1

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.