If your child was born between 1st September and 31st August 2022, you must apply for a primary school place for September 2026. Apply to Thurrock Admissions using the link below.
There are three onine briefing sessions held on Wednesday 22nd October via webinar which you should join before you complete an application.
Please click here for the webinar details
www.thurrock.gov.uk/admissions
Admissions Policy: Consultation
Admissions Policy: 2025-2026
Admissions Policy: 2026-2027
Primary Admissions
Children that attend the school nursery do not automatically transfer to the main school. Each child has to apply to the council for a place. Applications usually start in the October prior to the year your child is due to start and have a closing date of January. You then receive your offer usually in April. You are able to apply on-line or by post.
If you apply on-line you immediately receive an email confirmation that your application has been received and when you are offered a school you will receive this by email also. This means that you often find out a lot quicker.
Admission criteria
Although you apply directly to the council for a place at Kenningtons the school Governors are then sent a list of the applications and rank the applications.
Admissions Appeals
If you would like to appeal an admission decision for academic year 2025 / 2026 please contact Essex County Council no later than June 2025.
To view Essex County Council appeal, follow this link: https://www.essex.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions/after-your-school-offer/appeals
Secondary School Admissions
When your child is in year 6 you will need to apply for a place at secondary school. Each child has to apply to the council for a place. Applications usually start in September prior to the year your child is due to start and have a closing date at the end of October. Your then receive your offer on National Offer day which is usually March 1st.
You are able to apply on-line or by post.
If you apply on-line, you immediately receive an email confirmation that your application has been received and when you are offered a school you will receive this by email also. This means that you often find out a lot quicker.