Applying to Plume

Applying for a Year 7 place at Plume Academy

Welcome to Plume Academy

Moving from primary to secondary school is an exciting, but sometimes scary experience. Here at Plume Academy, we aim to make this important transition as stress free as possible. This page provides information, support and guidance for all prospective students and families.

Plume Academy Open Evening Details

Date Thursday 18 September 2025

Time 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm

Headteacher’s Presentations 6 pm and 7 pm in the Stage Hall

Location Plume Academy, Mill Road Campus (MRC), CM9 5DU

Tours at the Mill Road Campus (MRC)

Please be aware that Year 6 parents/carers can book morning tours at the Mill Road Campus from Monday 29th September to Friday 8th October 2025. These can be booked by visiting https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/plume-academy. Tickets will go live from Monday 8th September.

For more information, please contact Mr Owen, Assistant Headteacher, Mill Road Campus Lead.

Year 7 Application Deadline – Friday 31 October 2025

All prospective parents seeking admission to Plume Academy should ensure that an application is completed online at www.essex.gov.uk/admissions, by the deadline of Friday 31st October 2025. You can apply online for your child’s Year 7 secondary school place from Friday 12 September 2025. Please be aware that applications received after the Friday 31 October 2025 are considered late and will reduce your chance of being offered a place at your preferred schools.

Applying for a Year 7 place at Plume Academy

We currently admit 295 children from our priority admissions area into Year 7 each September and arrange them into 11 mixed tutor groups. All applications are evaluated against our admissions criteria. Please read our Admissions Policy on our website for further information.

All prospective parents/carers seeking admission to Plume Academy should ensure that an application is completed online via the Essex County Council website by clicking here. Applications open in September and close on 31 October.

You can read about the Essex County Council Year 7 application process by clicking here.