Admissions

Published Admission number September 2025: 150

Oversubscription Allocation Criteria

There is no guarantee of a place for children living in the priority admission area. In the event of oversubscription places will be allocated using the following criteria in the order given:

Looked after children and previously looked after children;

Children of staff members where:

(a) The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or

(b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.

Children living in the priority admission area with a sibling attend the school;

Other children living in the priority admission area;

Children living outside the priority admission area with a sibling attending the school;

Remaining applications.

In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance from home to school, those living closest being given highest priority. Exceptional medical circumstances (supported by medical evidence) may override the above criteria (other than looked after children and previously looked after children).

Applications for places must be made through the Local Authorityby the closing date published in the Secondary Education in Essex booklet

Admissions Appeals

If your child is not offered a place at our school, you can appeal against the decision. You need to make an appeal within 20 days of receiving the decision letter or email.

To find out more about appealing an admission decision, please visit the Local Authority website:

Essex County Council Appeals Information

Admissions Area

Priority Admission Area - Ramsey Academy

Admissions Policy

School Mid Year Admissions

If you would like to change your child's current school, you will need to complete the Mid Year Admissions Form. Prior to this, we advise that you contact us to ensure we have availability to accommodate your request.

To read more about mid year admissions, please visit The Essex County Council website

Mid-Year Admissions Application Form

Arrangements for the Admission of Disabled Students

The Ramsey Academy is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all students and ensuring that students with disabilities are not treated less favourably. We welcome applications from disabled students and work to ensure that our admissions procedures do not disadvantage any child.

In line with the Equality Act 2010 and the SEND Code of Practice (2015), the school will:

Consider all applications from disabled students on the same basis as all other applicants, following the admissions process.
Make reasonable adjustments to ensure that disabled students can access the admissions process and any transition activities.
Work closely with families, previous schools or education provisions, and relevant professionals to understand each child’s needs prior to admission.
Review and assess any required adjustments to the school environment, curriculum, or support arrangements to enable the student to participate fully in school life.
Ensure that no child is refused admission based on their disability, unless admitting the child would be incompatible with the efficient education of others and no reasonable adjustments could overcome this.

Prospective families of students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the school to discuss their child’s needs and any support that may be required. A copy of our Accessibility Policy, Equality Statement, SEND Policy and SEND Information Report are available on the school website.

Contact Details

Please send all completed application forms to admissions@ramseyacademy com