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General Information
If you are considering Great Baddow High School for your child please have a look through our Great Baddow High School Brochure and the Great Baddow High School Prospectus to read more about how we help our students achieve their academic potential and develop skills and attributes that enable them to follow their chosen paths and watch our ‘welcome to Great Baddow High School’ film.
VIEW INFORMATION SHEET: OFSTED INSPECTION 2022 HERE
Admissions Information
Number of students as at September 2024: 1532
The school pupil admission number (PAN) for Years 7-11 is 250 per year.
Number admitted to the school in September 2024: 252
Number of applications to enter Year 7 for September 2024: 1095
Application Process
The application process for Year 7 entry in September 2025 is now closed. Please contact the School Admissions Team at Essex County Council if you wish to be added to our waiting list.
For places in 2026, applications need to be completed by 31st October 2025
If your child is in Year 6 of a primary or junior school during the 2025/26 academic year, you will need to apply for their secondary school place for September 2026 via Essex County Council Admissions | Essex County Council.
The closing date for applications for Year 7 in September 2026 is 31st October 2025.
Please note: All applications received after the closing date will be treated as late by Essex County Council and will only be processed after all on-time applications. You are less likely to get a place at one of your preferred schools if you apply late.
It is the responsibility of parents to make an application for their child’s secondary school place. It is not necessary to wait to receive an application form or a letter before you apply.
Sports Selection Scheme
The Sports Selection Scheme is for students who do not meet criteria 1,2 or 3 in our admissions policy.
Up to 10% of Year 7 students are selected for places at Great Baddow High School on the basis of aptitude for sport.
Registration for the Sports Selection Scheme for Year 7 entry in September 2026 is now open. For further information please visit our Sports Selection Scheme page on our website here.
Admission Appeals
If your child is not offered a place at our school, you can appeal against the decision.
To find out more about the timeline and process to appeal an admission decision, please visit the Local Authority website:
After your school offer: Appeals | Essex County Council
Mid-year admissions: Please contact Mrs G Justier on 01245 265821 for information and an application form.
Sixth Form admissions: Please contact Mrs J Ferguson, Head of Sixth Form, on 01245 265821.