Admissions

Important Information for Prospective Parents

Admission to our school is decided by Essex local authority.

Published admission number 2026/2027: 30

Admissions Policy

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:

1. Looked After Children and previously looked after children (as defined in the Primary Education in Essex 2026/2027 booklet);

2. children living in the priority admission area with a sibling attending the school;

3. children living in the priority admission area;

4. children living outside of the priority admission area with a sibling attending the school;

5. 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 the highest priority.

Applications received (all preferences) Sept 2025: 48

In 2025 the last child was admitted under criterion: 5

You can apply for a September Start Reception Place here. 

If you wish to move your child to WHPS from a different school visit this page.

For details about admissions into our Resourced Provision for Speech and Language visit this page. 

We are always delighted to show prospective families around our popular school. However, prospective parents should be aware that we only have limited spaces. Therefore, please contact the school for available places in the required year group.