Do you have a child due due to start primary school in September 2026?

We would like to welcome you to attend one of our new intake tours. This is an opportunity to look around, find out a little more about our school and meet our fantastic staff and children.

Please select from the dates below and contact our friendly office team to book your slot. We look forward to meeting you.

Please select from one of the dates below and contact our friendly office team to book your slot. We really look forward to meeting you.

• Thursday 16th October 9.15am-10.15am
• Wednesday 12th November 1.30pm-2.30pm
• Tuesday 18th November 5pm-6pm
• Tuesday 25th November 9.15am-10.15am
• Wednesday 7th January 9.15am-10.15am

Please contact our school office on 01268 735329 on via admin@runwell.essex.sch.uk  to book a tour.

You can apply for a Reception school place (September 2026 intake) at an Essex primary school between 10th November 2025 and 15 January 2026.

Before you apply

You should:

• check you live in the Essex administrative area
• read the primary school admissions booklet.

You may want to check the priority admission catchment area schools.

• Essex Admissions

https://youtu.be/3V8Sa3hlTu4

Apply

Apply online for a Reception school place up to and including the 15 January 2024.

Please ensure that your online application is submitted by 15 January 2024. Remember to re-submit after making any changes before the deadline.

All application received after 15 January will be treated as late and will only be processed after all on-time applications.

You are less likely to get a place at one of your preferred schools if you apply later.

View your application

View your application

You cannot change your preferences online after the closing date. If you are changing address, you must email the School Admissions Team with:

• your child’s details
• your new address
• proof of new address which must be:
• a copy of a signed tenancy agreement if you are renting
• a solicitor’s letter confirming you have exchanged contracts if you are purchasing your new home

School Admissions Team

Get in touch if you have a query about your application or if you are changing address.

Email: admissions@essex.gov.uk

School place offers

Offers will be sent to online applicants by email on 16th April 2025.

From 16th April 2025, if you applied online, you can log into your account to see your allocation.

Find out more about what to do after you get your school offer.