Admissions
We are delighted that you are considering applying for a place at The Deanes.
The South East Essex Academy Trust is the admission authority for our school and is responsible for determining its admission arrangements. The Trust has determined that all admissions will be co-ordinated through the Local Authoritys' co-ordinated admission arrangements (Southend LA and Essex LA).
Therefore applications for places at The Deanes will need to be made in accordance with the statutory Admission Code and will be made on the Common Application Form provided and administered by your Local Authority.
The relevant Local Authority will inform the parent of the outcome of their application, including the reason for the refusal and information on the appeals process if a place is refused at any of their preferred schools.
The relevant Local Authority will communicate the outcome of individual applications to parents on our behalf on the national offer day.
To view the Appeals Timetable from Essex County Council, please click here.
Transition Information for September 2025 Entry
Please find below the link to the letter sent to the parents / carers of new pupils due to join The Deanes in September 2025.
New Intake Introduction Letter
Admissions Arrangements for September 2025
Please refer to our Admissions Policy 2025 for details of how to apply for a place and admission criteria
Admissions Policy 2025
Admissions arrangements for September 2026
Please refer to our Admissions Policy 2026 for details of how to apply for a place and admission criteria
Admissions Policy 2026
Mid-Term Admissions
If your child is already at secondary school and you wish to transfer him/her to The Deanes, you should complete the Mid-Year Secondary School Application Form which you can download from the link below.
Mid-Year Application Form (For Printing)
Mid-Year Application Form (For Emailing)
Appeals
Please be aware of the following arrangements for this summer’s appeals process for parents/carers wishing to appeal the decision not to offer their Year 6 child a place for entry to The Deanes in September 2025.
Deadline for receipt of completed admission appeal form and supporting documentation is FRIDAY 28 MARCH 2025. (This is the latest date to lodge a written appeal against a refusal of a place if you want an appeal to be heard before the end of the summer term. Appeal documentation received after 28 March may not be heard before the end of the summer term).
All appeals documents should be emailed the Clerk to the Independent Appeal Panel c/o scowdrey@thedeanes.essex.sch.uk or posted to the school.
Admission Appeals will be held on the following dates:
Week beginning: Monday 09 June 2025
Appeal Form
