West Essex Essex Primary Schools Admissions Policy Directory 2024/25
Primary Education in Essex 2024/2025
Determined Admission Arrangements - 2025/2026
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Admission Arrangements for 2025/2026
Determined Admissions Arrangements for 2025/26
Determined Admission Arrangements - 2026/2027
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Admission Arrangements for 2026/2027
School Tours
If you would like to book a place, please email office@bhcps.efspt.org or ring 020 85057300.
If you are applying to join our school mid-year and would like to visit us, please email office@bhcps.efspt.org or ring 0208 505 7300 to arrange an appointment.
Appeals Timetable
Parents have the right to appeal against admission decisions to an Independent Appeal Panel. Information about how to appeal against a refusal of a school place will be sent with the determination letter. Notice of appeal should be sent to the Clerk to the Independent Appeal Panel, PO Box 11, Chelmsford, CM1 1LX.
Further information and guidance about admissions appeals can be found at www.essex.gov.uk/after-your-school-offer/appeals
Please find the Appeals timetable here.
Mid-Year Applications
Mid-year application for a primary school place
Please do not use this form to apply for a Reception place for next September as these applications should be made via Essex County Council
Important information before you apply
What is this form for?
You should use this form to apply for a place at our School
A separate form is required for each child.
When should I apply?
- Applications for transfer at the start of the next academic year or the next term will not be dealt with until the half term prior to the requested admission date.
- Applications received too early will be returned and you will need to re-apply at a later date.
- We cannot accept an application for Spring term (January) until the preceding Autumn half term holiday i.e. October.
- We cannot accept an application for Summer term (Easter) until the Spring half term holiday i.e. February.
- We cannot accept an application for Autumn term (September) until the Summer half term holiday i.e. end of May.
- If you have just moved into the area and your child is without a school place please note that your application will be dealt with within 15 school days. Evidence of your new address will be required in the form of either a signed tenancy agreement / exchange of contracts / council tax or driving licence.
- If you apply shortly before or during a school holiday a decision may not be given until the school has re-opened.
Admission of children living overseas
You may apply for a place when you have moved to the UK. Please return at this stage and we will be able to process your application.
Should you require an application form in paper format, please contact the School Office.