All applications for September Reception admissions to Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery School are dealt with through the School Admissions team at Essex County Council (0345 603 2200).
Currently, for academic year 2022/23, we are a 2-form intake school (420 places in Reception to Year 6).
Please see the criteria for applications in the 2022/23 Admissions Policy.
The Local Authority co-ordinates the school's applications for the normal admissions round and again, further information can be found on their website.
From April 1st 2022, the Local Authority will no longer manage mid-year admissions for Academies and therefore, all applications for places, during the academic year, will need to be submitted directly to us, using the Mid-Year Application form below and returned to admin@lawfordmead.essex.sch.uk.
Mid-year applications (sometimes called in-year applications) are any application for a school place made to a 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.
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.
Mid-Year Application Process Flowchart
Should you wish to appeal against the decision if your child is refused a place at our school at any time, you should initially contact Essex Admissions. Further guidance can be found on their website.