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Admissions

We warmly welcome enquiries from families who are considering Manuden Primary School for their child.

Manuden Primary School is a community primary school for children aged 4–11. Essex County Council is the admission authority for the school and manages admissions and appeals.

Our Published Admission Number (PAN) is 15 pupils for Reception.

Starting Reception

Starting Reception in September 2027?

Find out about our Reception class, school tours and how to book a visit.

→ Visit our Reception 2027 page

For children starting Reception in September 2027:

  • Applications open on 9 November 2026
  • Applications close on 15 January 2027
  • Primary school offers are made on 16 April 2027

Apply for a primary school place – Essex County Council

Applications are made through Essex County Council. Parents and carers should refer to the council's admissions information for full details about applying, admission arrangements, priority admission areas, waiting lists and appeals.

Come and Visit Manuden

We strongly encourage prospective families to visit us.

As a small village school, we believe the best way to find out about Manuden is to meet our children and staff, look around the school and see our learning environment for yourself.

To arrange a visit, please contact the School Office:

Email: office@manuden.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01279 813370

Mid-Year Admissions

If your child is already attending a school and you would like them to transfer to Manuden during the school year, this is known as a mid-year admission.

Mid-year applications for Manuden Primary School are coordinated by Essex County Council.

Apply to move to a different school – Essex County Council

Families considering a mid-year application are also very welcome to contact us and arrange a visit.

Admission Arrangements

Essex County Council is the admission authority for Manuden Primary School.

The Council publishes the school's formal admission arrangements, including:

  • the Published Admission Number;
  • oversubscription criteria;
  • priority admission areas;
  • waiting-list arrangements; and
  • admission appeals.

View Essex County Council admission arrangements and policies

Living within Manuden Primary School's priority admission area does not guarantee a school place.

Parents can check which priority admission area applies to their address using Essex County Council's online school finder.

Check your priority admission area

Children with SEND

Manuden Primary School is an inclusive school and welcomes children with special educational needs and disabilities.

If your child has SEND and you would like to discuss the support available at Manuden, please contact us or visit our SEND section.

Where a child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), school placement follows the statutory EHCP process through the Local Authority.

SENCO: Eve Reynolds

Essex County Council – School places for children with SEND

Further Information

For full information about Reception admissions, mid-year transfers, waiting lists and appeals, please visit the Essex County Council School Admissions website.

If you would like any help or would like to arrange a visit to Manuden, please contact the School Office.