Consultation on the Admission to Community Schools in Southend for the 2022/23 school year

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Consultation has concluded. Cabinet papers are available here(External link).

Consultation outcome updated: Monday 10th May 2021


Report, Appendices and decision from Cabinet – 14 January 2021

https://democracy.southend.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=130&MId=3694(External link)

Appendix 1: Consultation report https://democracy.southend.gov.uk/documents/s42585/21%20-%20Appendix%201%20consultation%20evaluation%20Final.pdf(External link)

Appendix 2: Community School Admission Arrangements 2022 https://democracy.southend.gov.uk/documents/s42586/21%20-%20Appendix%202%20Community%20Admission%20Arrangements%202022.pdf(External link)

Appendix 3: Determined Coordinated Admissions Scheme 2022 https://democracy.southend.gov.uk/documents/s42587/21%20-%20Appendix%203%20Determined%20Coordinated%20Admissions%20Scheme%202022.pdf(External link)



In line with the (External link) School Admissions Code 2014(External link) each year we review the admission arrangements for the community schools in the borough. During the period 2 November to 11 December 2020, we are seeking your views on proposed admission arrangements. These arrangements set out how places are offered at our schools and include the over-subscription criteria. When there are changes proposed to the admission arrangements, we must consult to ensure all views are heard.

You can find details of the proposed arrangements for the schools in the Consultation Document below. The proposals include plans to

  • reduce the admission limit for Chalkwell Hall Infant School
  • change the priority order for Heycroft Primary School
  • keep the current policies for Barons Court Primary School and Nursery, Chalkwell Hall Junior School, Earls Hall Primary School, Edwards Hall Primary School, Fairways Primary school, Leigh North Street and West Leigh Infant School

We invite comments by completing the surveys on the sections below by 5pm on Friday 11 December 2020. If you prefer to respond on a paper form, please let us know.

Once we have gathered the responses the final arrangements will be presented to Council’s cabinet. In line with the School Admissions Code 2014(External link) we must have the final arrangements for all schools by 7th March 2021.

To take a survey for a school you are interested in please click on the 'Take Survey' button below.

If you have a question about this consultation or would like to have an different version of the survey e.g. paper please email: admissionsconsultation@southend.gov.uk(External link)

We will share the views of those who have taken part in the consultation and will respond to questions in our ‘consultation summary’ which will be posted on this page after the consultation closes.

To read about how the Council handles data please visit the Council website(External link).



Consultation outcome updated: Monday 10th May 2021


Report, Appendices and decision from Cabinet – 14 January 2021

https://democracy.southend.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=130&MId=3694(External link)

Appendix 1: Consultation report https://democracy.southend.gov.uk/documents/s42585/21%20-%20Appendix%201%20consultation%20evaluation%20Final.pdf(External link)

Appendix 2: Community School Admission Arrangements 2022 https://democracy.southend.gov.uk/documents/s42586/21%20-%20Appendix%202%20Community%20Admission%20Arrangements%202022.pdf(External link)

Appendix 3: Determined Coordinated Admissions Scheme 2022 https://democracy.southend.gov.uk/documents/s42587/21%20-%20Appendix%203%20Determined%20Coordinated%20Admissions%20Scheme%202022.pdf(External link)



In line with the (External link) School Admissions Code 2014(External link) each year we review the admission arrangements for the community schools in the borough. During the period 2 November to 11 December 2020, we are seeking your views on proposed admission arrangements. These arrangements set out how places are offered at our schools and include the over-subscription criteria. When there are changes proposed to the admission arrangements, we must consult to ensure all views are heard.

You can find details of the proposed arrangements for the schools in the Consultation Document below. The proposals include plans to

  • reduce the admission limit for Chalkwell Hall Infant School
  • change the priority order for Heycroft Primary School
  • keep the current policies for Barons Court Primary School and Nursery, Chalkwell Hall Junior School, Earls Hall Primary School, Edwards Hall Primary School, Fairways Primary school, Leigh North Street and West Leigh Infant School

We invite comments by completing the surveys on the sections below by 5pm on Friday 11 December 2020. If you prefer to respond on a paper form, please let us know.

Once we have gathered the responses the final arrangements will be presented to Council’s cabinet. In line with the School Admissions Code 2014(External link) we must have the final arrangements for all schools by 7th March 2021.

To take a survey for a school you are interested in please click on the 'Take Survey' button below.

If you have a question about this consultation or would like to have an different version of the survey e.g. paper please email: admissionsconsultation@southend.gov.uk(External link)

We will share the views of those who have taken part in the consultation and will respond to questions in our ‘consultation summary’ which will be posted on this page after the consultation closes.

To read about how the Council handles data please visit the Council website(External link).



  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Admission Arrangements Survey for Barons Court Primary School and Nursery 2022

    An image of Barons Court Primary School and NurseryBarons Court Primary School and Nursery


    Address:     Avenue Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7PJ

    Local authority:  Southend-on-Sea

    Headteacher/Principal:   Mrs Julia Jones 

    Age range: 3 to 11 

    Phase of education: Primary 

    School type:   Community school 

    Gender of entry:  Mixed 

    DfE number: 882/2124


    School Website(External link)

    The admissions policy for Barons Court primary School, no changes are proposed. Even where no changes are proposed a consultation can take place. This makes sure that all arrangements for community schools are updated and consulted on together.

    Please look at the documents called Proposed Admission Arrangements for Barons Court Primary School and Nursery and the Consultation Document.


    Consultation has concluded. Cabinet papers are available here(External link).
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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Admission Arrangements Survey for Chalkwell Hall Infant School 2022

    Photo of Chalkwell Hall Infant School Chalkwell Hall Infant SchoolAddress:    London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3NL

    Local authority:   Southend-on-Sea (External link)(882) 

    Headteacher/Principal:   Mrs Sarah Clements 

    Age range: 5 to 7 

    Phase of education: Primary 

    School type:   Community school 

    Gender of entry:  Mixed 

    DfE number: 882/2022
    School Website(External link)

    The admissions policy for Chalkwell Hal Infant School proposed a change in the Admission Limit. The limit will change from 120 to 90 for the reception intake in September 2022.  We re not proposing any further changes.

    Please look at the documents called Proposed Admission Arrangements for Chalkwell Hall infant School and the Consultation Document.

    Consultation has concluded. Cabinet papers are available here(External link).
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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Admission Arrangements Survey for Chalkwell Hall Junior School 2022

    Photo of Chalkwell Hall Junior SchoolChalkwell Hall Junior SchoolAddress:     London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3NL

    Local authority:  Southend-on-Sea

    Headteacher/Principal:   Interim Mr Hanshaw

    Age range:  7 to 11

    Phase of education: Primary 

    School type:   Community school 

    Gender of entry:  Mixed 

    DfE number: 882/2019
    School Website(External link)

    The admissions policy for Chalkwell Hall Junior School, no changes are proposed. Even where no changes are proposed a consultation can take place. This makes sure that all arrangements for community schools are updated and consulted on together.

    Please look at the documents called Proposed Admission Arrangements for Chalkwell Hall Junior School and the Consultation Document.

    Consultation has concluded. Cabinet papers are available here(External link).
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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Admission Arrangements Survey for Earls Hall Primary School 2022

    An image of Earls Hall Primary School with the school badgeEarls Hall Primary School


    Address:     Carlton Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0QN

    Local authority:   Southend-on-Sea

    Headteacher/Principal:   Mr Matthew Badcock

    Age range: 4 to 11

    Phase of education: Primary 

    School type:   Community school 

    Gender of entry:  Mixed 

    DfE number: 882/2023
    School Website(External link)

    The admissions policy for Earls Hall Primary School, no changes are proposed. Even where no changes are proposed a consultation can take place. This makes sure that all arrangements for community schools are updated and consulted on together.

    Please look at the documents called Proposed Admission Arrangements for Earls Hall Primary School and the Consultation Document.

    Consultation has concluded. Cabinet papers are available here(External link).
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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Admission Arrangements Survey for Edwards Hall Primary School 2022


    Edwards Hall Logo Edwards Hall Logo


    Address:    Macmurdo Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5AQ

    Local authority:   Southend-on-Sea (External link)(882) 

    Headteacher/Principal:   Mr Jim Johnson

    Age range: 4 to 11

    Phase of education: Primary 

    School type:   Community school 

    Gender of entry:  Mixed 

    DfE number: 882/3826
    School Website(External link)

    The admissions policy for Edwards Hall Primary School, no changes are proposed. Even where no changes are proposed a consultation can take place. This makes sure that all arrangements for community schools are updated and consulted on together.

    Please look at the documents called Proposed Admission Arrangements for Edwards Hall Primary School and the Consultation Document.

    Consultation has concluded. Cabinet papers are available here(External link).
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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Admission Arrangements Survey for Fairways Primary School 2022

    Fairways School Logo

    Address:    The Fairway, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4QW

    Local authority:   Southend-on-Sea (External link)(882) 

    Headteacher/Principal:   Mr Lee Pinchback

    Age range: 4 to 11

    Phase of education: Primary 

    School type:   Community school 

    Gender of entry:  Mixed 

    DfE number: 882/2407
    School Website(External link)

    The admissions policy for Fairways Primary School, no changes are proposed. Even where no changes are proposed a consultation can take place. This makes sure that all arrangements for community schools are updated and consulted on together.

    Please look at the document called Proposed Admission Arrangements for Fairways Primary School and the Consultation Document.

    Consultation has concluded. Cabinet papers are available here(External link).
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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Admission Arrangements Survey for Heycroft Primary School 2022

    An image of Heycroft Primary school students and their teacher wearing 70's clothes and smilingHeycroft Primary School Students


    Address:    Benvenue Avenue, Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5SJ

    Local authority:   Southend-on-Sea (External link)(882) 

    Headteacher/Principal:   Mr Andrew Palmer

    Age range: 4 to 11

    Phase of education: Primary 

    School type:   Community school 

    Gender of entry:  Mixed 

    DfE number: 882/2126
    School Website(External link)

    The admissions policy for Heycroft Primary School, we are proposing on a change in the order of criteria.  We are not proposing any further changes. 

    Please look at the documents called Proposed Admission Arrangements for Heycroft Primary School and the Consultation Document.

    Consultation has concluded. Cabinet papers are available here(External link).
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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Admission Arrangements Survey for Leigh North Street Primary School 2022

    Leigh North Street Primary School Logo Leigh North Street Primary School


    Address:    North Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1QEEssex, SS9 5SJ

    Local authority:   Southend-on-Sea (External link)(882) 

    Headteacher/Principal:   Mr Anthony Hautler

    Age range: 5 to 11

    Phase of education: Primary 

    School type:   Community school 

    Gender of entry:  Mixed 

    DfE number: 882/2096
    School Website(External link)

    The admissions policy for Leigh North Street Primary School, no changes are proposed. Even where no changes are proposed a consultation can take place. This makes sure that all arrangements for community schools are updated and consulted on together.

    Please look at the documents  called Proposed Admission Arrangements Leigh North Street Primary School and the Consultation Document.

    Consultation has concluded. Cabinet papers are available here(External link).
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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Admission Arrangements Survey for West Leigh Infant School 2022

    West Leigh Infant School Entrance PhotoWest Leigh Infant School


    Address:    Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2JB

    Local authority:  Southend-on-Sea (External link)(882) 

    Headteacher/Principal:   Mrs Yolande Sayer

    Age range: 4 to 7

    Phase of education: Primary 

    School type:   Community school 

    Gender of entry:  Mixed 

    DfE number: 882/2109
    School Website(External link)

    The admissions policy for West Leigh Infant School , no changes are proposed. Even where no changes are proposed a consultation can take place. This makes sure that all arrangements for community schools are updated and consulted on together.

    Please look at the documents called Proposed Admission Arrangements for West Leigh Infant School and the Consultation Document.

    Consultation has concluded. Cabinet papers are available here(External link).
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