Admissions
As an Academy, we have set our own admission criteria, which you can read below. We do not stage special admission events but normally offer tours for prospective Reception parents. Please be aware it is our policy to always place twins or triplets in different classes, except in nursery.
Please note that Woodside Academy DOES NOT have a SEN hub in the school.
Nursery 2026
The admissions for nursery places are now open for September 2026. If you would like to apply for a place, please complete an application form and return it to the school office or via email at admissions@woodsideacademy.org, the deadline for applying for a place is Friday 13th February 2026. Please refer to our admissions arrangements for the process of allocating spaces.
Primary Admissions 2026
The admission application for Reception places from September 2026 will be open from the 1st November 2025. All the information relating to Reception admissions is on the Thurrock Council website.
Reception Tour Open Day – Saturday 29th November 10am–11am
If you would like to book on to the above tour, please call the school office on 01375 372513 or email admissions@woodsideacademy.org
Secondary Admissions 2026
Secondary 2026 applications are now open to apply online through Thurrock Council. You will need to submit your application by the 31st October 2025.
In-Year Admissions
If you would like to add your child to the waiting list for an in-year transfer, you will need to contact Thurrock Council.
To do this, please click on the link below;
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/in-year-admissions/applying-in-year
Please note that in-year transfers are subject to availability of places. Please refer to our admissions arrangements for the process of allocating spaces.