Admissions timetable
The timetable for applying for a primary school place is as follows.
Starting reception school
If your child was born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017, you must apply for their reception school place for September 2021.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Monday 2 November 2020 | Application period opens |
| Friday 15 January 2021 | Application period closes for on-time applications |
| Friday 16 April 2021 | Notification of offers are available from 12:30am |
Applications received after the closing date are treated as late applications. This means there will be far less chance of your child being offered a place at the school you want.
Transfer to junior school – year 3
If your child was born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014, you must apply for a junior school place for September 2021.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Monday 2 November 2020 | Application period opens |
| Friday 15 January 2021 | Application period closes for on-time applications |
| Friday 16 April 2021 | Notification of offers are available from 12:30am |
Applications received after the closing date are treated as late applications. This means there will be far less chance of your child being offered a place at the school you want.
Transfer to another school between September 2020 and July 2021
You can apply for your child's transfer to another school – called an in-year application.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Thursday 23 July 2020 | Application period opens for the school year. |
You should complete your application in good time to have the best chance of getting a place at a school you would like your child to attend.
Apply online
Following an update to our online service on 16 July 2020, you will need to create a new login account when you first apply a school admission after this date. In-year applications are processed within 20 school days.
To create a new account, use the link below and select 'create an account'. Your login accounts for other Thurrock Council services are not affected.