Admissions
Reception 2024 'Open Evenings'
Is your child due to start school in Reception in September 2024?
Do you think a place at our school might be right for your child?
If you have answered 'yes' we are offering 'open evenings' as follows:
4.30 pm - 5.45 pm
Thursday, 9th November
Tuesday, 14th November
Monday, 20th November
If you wish to attend please contact the school on 01268523017 or email office@cherrytree-pri.essex.sch.uk to confirm your attendance.
We hope you can join us!
How to apply for a place at our school:
From 1st April, 2022, parents need to apply directly to the school for a place in-year (mid-year application). It is hoped this will make the process easier for parents seeking a school place.
You will need to complete the appropriate form (see below) or available from the school's main office. Once completed this form MUST be returned to the school.
If you have any queries about this process you can email:
admissions@cherrytree-pri.essex.sch.uk
- If we have a space available we will send you an offer letter.
- If we do not have a space and the request for a place is for an Infant class (Reception, Year 1 or Year 2) we will send you an Infant Class Size Refusal letter.
- If we do not have a space and the request for a place is for a Key Stage 2 class (Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 or Year 6) we will send you a Refusal letter.
(We will also send a copy of the offer or refusal letter to ECC School Admissions for their information.)
This process is different to the normal Reception admission process when applying for a start of September (new academic year) place. This continues to be administered by ECC Admissions.
The process for applying for a Nursery place at our school remains unchanged.
If you are unsuccessful in being offered a place at Cherry Tree Primary School and Nursery, we will automatically add you to our waiting list. Should a place become available, we will contact you to arrange admission to our school. Waiting lists are held in admission criteria order (See admissions arrangements document) and will be held for the current year of application only. You will need to re-apply each school year.
Nursery Admissions
Please be aware that attending our school Nursery does not guarantee your child a place to the main school i.e. Reception. You will need to apply for a Reception place in the relevant main school round of admissions.
To apply for a Nursery place please contact the school main office for an application form.
Our Nursery can accommodate up to 52 children. These places are offered as 26 AM or 26 PM places. The AM session is 8.30 am - 11.30 am. The PM session is 12.30 pm - 3.30 pm. Our offer is 15 hours per week over Mondays-Fridays.
Mid-Year Application Process
New secondary school admission round (Year 6 to Year 7 transfer September 2022)
Application for admission to Year 7 in secondary schools for September 2022 opened on 10th September, 2021.
Parents/carers of current Year 6 Essex resident children are able to make their applications using the Essex website www.essex.gov.uk/admissions
The closing date for applications is 31st October, 2021.