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​Admissions Policy 2026-27

Right to appeal

All applicants refused a place have a right of appeal to an independent appeals panel constituted and operated in accordance with the School Admission Appeals Code. Appellants should contact Essex County Council should they wish to appeal the decision to refuse a place (please visit www.essex.gov.uk/admissions for more information on how to appeal). Appeals should be lodged within twenty days from the date of notification that the application was unsuccessful. 

If a parent has already had an unsuccessful appeal in the same academic year, in alignment with Essex County Council’s policy, we will not consider another application in the same academic year unless there have been significant and material changes in the circumstances of the parent, child or school, which could warrant a new application. These changes have to relate to the new application and not be connected with the result of the first application. 

Mid-year Admissions in years 7 - 11

William de Ferrers School accepts mid-year admissions for Years 7-11 if a vacancy occurs. The School maintains a Waiting List of those to whom we were unable to offer places in Year 7, and, who indicate in writing that they would like to remain on the Waiting List.  

All mid-term applications should be made directly to William de Ferrers School by completing this application form.