Admissions

Bardfield Academy

Admissions

Choosing the right school for your child is a big decision, and we’re here to reassure you that you have made the right choice. At Bardfield Academy, we pride ourselves on our enabling environments, dedicated staff and inclusive community. We welcome children from age 2 in our nursery through to year 6.

Our Provision

  • Nursery – Welcoming children from 2 years old, our nursery is a caring and stimulating place for your child to start their learning journey. We
  • have a 2 year old room and 3-4 year old room.
  • Reception – Children can start full-time in Reception in the September following their fourth birthday.
  • Key Stage 1 – Years 1 and 2 (ages 5–7)
  • Key Stage 2 – Years 3, 4, 5, and 6 (ages 7–11)

Visiting Bardfield Academy

We welcome prospective families to come and visit our school to get a “feel” for where your child will belong. You’ll have the opportunity to meet friendly and skilled staff, see our spacious and inviting classrooms, and ask any questions you might have. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit – we’re confident that you’ll love what you see and feel!

How to Apply

Nursery Admissions:

For places in our nursery, please contact the school office directly on

nursery@bardfieldacademy.org
We will be happy to discuss availability and help guide you through the application process. There are also opportunities to come and tour the Nursery setting and meet the staff prior to your child joining us.

Admissions for our Reception class are managed by Essex County Council.

The school is responsible for managing applications that are outside of normal entry in Reception year.  The process we follow is set out in the flow chart below
Bardfield Academy Mid-Year Primary School Application Form

You will be notified within 10 school days as to whether we have spaces in the year group you have applied for. You will also be notified via a letter informing you if your application has been successful/unsuccessful. If we have spaces in the year group you have applied for, you and your child will be invited for a school tour prior to starting.

A copy of our Admissions Policy and Criteria can be found on our Policies Page.

Support for Parents and Carers

We understand that starting a new school can be a big step for children and families. We offer:

  • Welcome packs for all new pupils and parents, including information on school routines, uniform and a copy of the prospectus.
  • School tour prior to starting you’ll be invited to come in and tour the school and meet your new classmates and teacher.
  • Settling in sessions to help your child settle in confidently into Nursery or if they need more personalised support.
  • Personal support: Our friendly office team are always happy to answer your questions, whether it’s about admissions, visits, or daily school life.

Get in Touch

If you have any questions about admissions or would like to arrange a visit, please contact us:

Phone: 01268 552388
Email: admin@bardfieldacademy.org (for all general enquiries)
Email: admissions@bardfieldacademy.org (for any enquiries about school places)

Admissions Policy

A copy of our Admissions Policy and Criteria can be found on our Policies Page.

Paper copies of information and policies are available on request, for free, from the school office.

Under the Education Act 1996, the governing body is required to admit a child with a statement of Special Educational Needs that names the school.

In the event of over-subscription, places will be allocated using the following criteria in the order given;

  • Looked After Children
  • Children living in the priority admissions area with a sibling attending the school
  • Children living outside the priority admissions area with a sibling attending the school
  • Other children living in the priority admissions area
  • Remaining applications.

In the event of over-subscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance from home to school, those living closest being given highest priority.

Download Our Prospectus

Our Open Days

Visits to the school are whole heartedly encouraged so that you can get a feel for the atmosphere and ethos of our school, we want parents to be reassured that their child is in a caring and nurturing environment where they can thrive.