Admissions
Joining Our School-2025
Children born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021 are eligible to start Reception in September 2025.
Applications for Reception Admissions for September 2025 are open until 15 January 2025 . If you miss the application deadline, you can make a late application here:
apply for a Primary School Place
or:www.essex.gov.uk/apply-for-a-primary-school-place
School Tours
We appreciate that starting school is a major milestone for every child and this begins with choosing the right primary school. We would be delighted to show you around our new school and give you some more information about us, so you can make an informed decision.
If you would like to book a tour, or if you have any questions about our school, please email us at: primaryenquiries@hrs.education.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Mid-Year Applications
For mid-year admissions to the primary school (for current Reception, Year 1, 2, 3 ,4 and 5 places) applications should be made through Essex County Council School Admissions:
Tel: 0845 603 2200
Visit: https://www.essex.gov.uk/topic/admissions).
Further information can be found at Essex Schools Admissions:
Enquiries
Any enquiries about admission can be made to the Primary School.
Please call: 01371 876593 to speak to our Office Manager
Applications for Reception Admissions for September 2025 are open between 4th November 2024 and 15th January 2025. You can find more information here:
Or:www.essex.gov.uk/apply-for-a-primary-school-place
School Tours
We appreciate that starting school is a major milestone for every child and this begins with choosing the right primary school. We would be delighted to show you around our new school and give you some more information about us, so you can make an informed decision.
HRS OPEN EVENING
We are holding a whole school Open Evening on Wednesday 2nd October 2024
The primary school will be open from 5.30pm with the Headteacher talk taking place in the primary school hall at 6.00pm.
You do not have to book to tour the primary school. However, booking will be required to attend the Headteacher's talk at 6.00pm. To book a place at the talk, please click on the link below:
If you would like to book a tour during the school day, or if you have any questions about our school, please contact us on 01371 876593 or email us at: primaryenquiries@hrs.education.
We also have two Stay and Play sessions taking place in November.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Mid-Year Applications
All mid-year applications should be made directly to Helena Romanes School, using the mid-year application form below. If you do not have online access, a paper copy is available from the school office. Mid-year applications (sometimes called in-year applications) are any application for a school place made to any year group, apart from September admissions to Reception.
For applications into existing year groups, a place will be offered when the number of pupils in the relevant year group is below the admission number for that year group. The Published Admission Number (PAN) for our school is 30 children in a year group.
Please note: if a mid-year application is received during a school holiday period, we will respond as soon as possible when the school reopens.
Applications should be submitted no sooner than half a term before the planned start date. We will endeavour to reply to your application within no more than three school days. Where a place is not available to your child, they will automatically be added to a waiting list which is held in accordance with the school’s admissions criteria which can be found in the Admissions Policies below.
Appeals are co-ordinated via Essex County Council and further information can be found at
https://www.essex.gov.uk/after-your-school-offer
Further information can be found at Essex Schools Admissions:
Enquiries
Any enquiries about admission can be made to the Primary School.
Please call: 01371 876593 to speak to our Office Manager.