From 1 April 2022 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

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 and also our SIF. 

School tours for prospective parents of the reception intake September 2024.

Our open evening is on Wednesday 1st November from 18:00.  There will be tours led by our year 6 pupils and a presentation by the headteacher and reception teachers.  This will be followed by two 'stay and play' sessions on Thursday 2nd November.  A chance for you and your child to spend time in the classroom together. 

you can also book a tour on the following dates:

Friday 29th September - 10-11:00

Thursday 12th October - 10 - 11:00

Wednesday 18th October -14-15:00

Wednesday 8th November - 10- 11:00

Monday 20th November - 10 - 11:00

Tuesday 5th December - 10 - 11:00

Friday 15th December - 14-15:00

Wednesday 10th January 24 - 10 - 11:00

Please contact the school office on 01206393585 or email admissions@lawford.essex.sch.uk to book a place.  If you are unable to make any of these dates we will try and accommodate you at another time, possibly after school hours.

Pre-school age children 

In November each year we hold an Open Evening for the parents of prospective pupils and “Lawford Experience” taster sessions give pre-school pupils the chance to join in some activities that reflect Foundation Stage class learning. 

Staff are always pleased to show prospective pupils and their parents around the school and an appointment can be made through the school office.  

Children already of school age

If you are moving into the area and/or considering transferring your child from another primary school, information about availability in your child's year group is available here.

Applications must be made directly to the School using the forms below.

If a place can be offered, it is expected that the child will start within 10 school days of the offer being made, if for the current term, or at the start of the term for which the application has been made.

Please note: Applications for the start of the next academic year or the next term cannot be dealt with until the half term prior to the requested admission date. 

For example:

An application for Autumn Term (September) will not be accepted until the preceding summer half term holiday (May/June).

An application for Spring Term (January) will not be accepted until the preceding autumn half term holiday (October).

An application for Summer Term (April) will not be accepted until the preceding spring half term holiday (February).