Admissions Policy

[James Hornsby] support pupils to learn well and benefit from the school’s inclusive culture and distinctive offer.
Ofsted 2026

Parents and carers should apply online using the Essex County Council Application for a Secondary School Place form. Students will normally be admitted at the age of eleven.

The school’s capacity assessment indicates admission numbers of 210. All applications including mid-year applications, must be made in accordance with the co-ordinated admission scheme operated by the child’s home Local Authority.

Deadlines and proof of residence should be adhered to by applicants. Parents and Carers wishing their child to be considered for entry at James Hornsby School must name the school as one of their preferences on the form.

If applying for a place mid-year please download our form below. The Essex County Council link to information regarding mid-year admission can be found HERE.

Moving to James Hornsby was the best decision I ever made. The teachers are so encouraging and fun to work with – which makes students eager to learn.
Megan, Year 10

Downloads

• Admission Policy for The James Hornsby School 2025-2026
• Admission Policy for The James Hornsby School 2026-2027
• Admission Policy for The James Hornsby School 2027-2028
• Mid-Year Application Secondary

Who to Contact About Admissions

Parents and carers should apply online using the Essex County Council Application for a Secondary School Place form.

Students will normally be admitted at the age of eleven.

Please refer to the Essex County Council website for guidelines:

The ECC Mid-Year Application form can be accessed via this link:

Please remember to apply for your school place

https://www.essex.gov.uk/apply-for-a-secondary-school-place

Please submit all completed mid-year applications to admissions@thejhs.co.uk

 Appeals Timetable

For children starting Secondary School in September 2026:

https://www.essex.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions/after-your-school-offer/appeals

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/admission-appeals-for-school-places

Mid-Year Admissions

If you have made a mid-year application for your child and have received notification that we cannot offer your child a place, you have the right to appeal this decision. Should you wish to appeal, please visit Essex County Council's Appeals website

School Admissions and In-Year availability September 2025

The school Published Admission Number (PAN) only applies to the usual point of entry in school – at The James Hornsby School, this would be for Year 7. For other year groups which are not the usual points of admission, it will be for the School to determine whether there are available spaces or whether admission beyond a particular level would cause prejudice to the provision of efficient education, causing problems in delivering appropriate educational provision for its existing pupils.

 Total PAN for 2025 is 1,050