Admissions

Admission for September 2027

Children join the Reception class at the beginning of the school year in which they are five (children born on and between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023). If you are an Essex resident you must apply for your child's school place via Essex County Council's website. The online application system will open on 1st September 2026 and the closing date for applications is 15th January 2027.

Once a child has been offered a place in our Reception class, parents and children are invited to transition meetings at the school.

School place offers

Offers will be sent to online applicants by email on 16 April 2027.

Come and visit our school!

If you would like a tour of our school, please email the school office (admin@st-marys-woodham.essex.sch.uk) or telephone on 01245 320505 to make an appointment with the Executive Headteacher, Ms Walker.

All current Admission Applications can be made online via www.essex.gov.uk/admissions

Mid Year Applications

Mid Year application can be made direct to our school. Please use the Application form below. If your child has an education, health and care plan (EHCP), you need to contact the SEND Operations Team.

Telephone number: 01245 320505

Email: admin@st-marys-woodham.essex.sch.uk

Website: www.stmaryssw.co.uk

Executive Headteacher, Ms Walker

4-11, Church of England

School Number: 881 2186

Published admission number for 2026/27 is 14

Number on roll: 63

Appeals

If your child is not offered a place at your preferred school, you can appeal against the decision.

You will receive an email with the appeal hearing date within 30 school days for mid-year appeals and 40 school days for normal admission round appeals.