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Admissions
On this page:
- Year 3 September Admission Information
- Year 6 Application For Admission To Secondary School Information
- Mid-Year Admission Information
- Admission Of Children Living Overseas Information
- The Alderton Junior School Admission Policy
Admissions into Year 3 for the academic year 2025-2026 (September Start)
This application is made directly with Essex County Council Admissions.
- 4th November 2024 Essex County Council admissions open online.
- 15th January 2025 Statutory national closing date for all applications including online.
- 16th April 2025, national offer day, if you applied online, you can log into your account to see your school allocation.
Please click on the Essex County Council admissions link below, to apply for a year 3 September start admission and to find out more about Essex school admissions.
Essex County Council Admissions Apply for a place
APPEALS TIMETABLE
For children starting infant, junior or primary school from September 2025
| Date | What Happens |
| 16th April 2025 |
National Offer Day - parents informed of outcome of application |
| TBC May 2025 |
Deadline for submitting appeals |
| TBC June to TBC July 2024 | Appeals heard for those submitted by the deadline and where possible, for late appeals (last day of term: 22 July 2025) |
| September 2025 onwards |
Appeals heard for any appeals not heard before 22 July 2025 |
Mid-Year Admissions
It is the policy of the Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust to administer all mid-year admission enquiries by email:
admissions@aldertonjs.efspt.org
We will endeavour to answer all emails within 48 hours.
For mid-year applications please see the following information:
Important information before you apply
What is this form for?
You should use this form to apply for a place at our School
A separate form is required for each child.
When should I apply?
- Applications for transfer at the start of the next academic year or the next term will not be dealt with until the half term prior to the requested admission date.
- Applications received too early will be returned and you will need to re-apply at a later date.
- We cannot accept an application for Spring term (January) until the preceding Autumn half term holiday i.e. October.
- We cannot accept an application for Summer term (Easter) until the Spring half term holiday i.e. February.
- We cannot accept an application for Autumn term (September) until the Summer half term holiday i.e. end of May.
- If you have just moved into the area and your child is without a school place please note that your application will be dealt with within 15 school days. Evidence of your new address will be required in the form of either a signed tenancy agreement / exchange of contracts / council tax or driving licence.
- If you apply shortly before or during a school holiday a decision may not be given until the school has re-opened.
Apply now
Please do not use this form to apply for a Reception or Year 3 Junior School place for next September as these applications should be made via Essex County Council
Click on the following to take you directly to the online application form:
Should you require an application form in paper format, please contact the School Office.
Admission of children living overseas
You may apply for a place when you have moved to the UK. Please return at this stage and we will be able to process your application.
Admissions Policy
AJS Determined Admission Arrangements 2024-2025
AJS Determined Admission Arrangements - 2024_2025.pdf