All mid-year applications (every application other than for a September Reception intake) must be made directly to the school using both the Mid-Year Application (MYA) form and a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) in case of a waiting list. The school's policies and forms can be found in the documents section below. Applications should be emailed to: admissions@lawford.essex.sch.uk.
See the page about mid-year applications for more details.
Reception Intake
The admissions process for children starting school in Reception the following September, starts in November each year. Parents applying for a September Reception intake place must complete the online form on the Essex admissions website (or via the Suffolk process, if you live in Suffolk) and also our SIF (Supplementary Information Form).
School tours for prospective parents of the reception intake in September 2027.

Our open evening is on the 3rd of November 2026. There will be tours led by our year 6 pupils and a presentation by the headteacher and reception teachers (this will start at approximately 18:00).
Our 'Stay and Play' will take place on the 5th November. We have 2 sessions 9am OR 10am. A chance for you and your child to spend time in the classroom together.
Please complete this form to book a place, or copy this link Lawford CofE Primary School - School Tours Reception '27 – Fill in form.

If you are unable to make any of these dates, we will try and accommodate you at another time, possibly after school hours. Please email admissions@lawford.essex.sch.uk.
Primary School Admissions
Your helpful guide to applying for a primary school place.