Admissions
If you are interested in a place for your child at Hogarth Primary School, either in Year R or any other Year Group, we strongly recommend that you visit the school for a tour with the Headteacher.
Admission Arrangements
Admissions Policy and Criteria for Academic Year 2025/26
Admissions Policy and Criteria for Academic Year 2026/27
Check if you are in the priority admissions area using the Essex priority admission catchment area finder via this link.
If you would like further information or would like to book an appointment to view the school, please call the School Office on 01277 212216 or send an email to admin@hogarth.essex.sch.uk.
Applying for a place in Year R
We are holding parent tours for new families to come and see our school:
Wednesday 17 September 09.30
Wednesday 24 September 17.00
Wednesday 8 October 09.30
Wednesday 15 October 09.30
Wednesday 12 November 09.30
Wednesday 19 November 09.30
Wednesday 10 December 09.30
If you wish to book a tour, please email the school office - admin@hogarth.essex.sch.uk.
Application information for children starting primary school in Year R from September 2026:
10 November 2025 Applications open - apply online at www.essex.gov.uk/admissions
15 January 2026 National closing date for applications
16 April 2026 National offer day - Essex County Council send offer notifications to Essex resident applicants
15 May 2026 Deadline for lodging appeals to be heard before summer holidays.
June - July 2026 Appeals held
In-Year Admissions
If you need to make an application in-year, please use the below form and email it to admin@hogarth.essex.sch.uk.
In Year Admission Application Form
Admission Outside Normal Age Gap
If you need to make an application outside of normal age group, please use the below form and email it to admin@hogarth.essex.sch.uk.
Admission Outside Normal Age Group Form
Appeals
If you are unsuccessful in securing a place for your child, you have the right to appeal that decision. All admissions appeals (including in-year admissions appeals) for Hogarth Primary School are managed by the Statutory Appeal Team at Essex County Council. An online form and other relevant information, is available to you via this link.
