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 17 September 2026

Time 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm

Headteacher’s Presentations 5.45 pm and 6.45 pm

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 28th September to Friday 2nd October 2026. These can be booked by visiting https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/plume-academy. Tickets will go live from Monday 14th September.

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

Year 7 Application Deadline – Saturday 31 October 2026

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 Saturday 31 October 2026. You can apply online for your child’s Year 7 secondary school place from Saturday 12 September 2026. Please be aware that applications received after the Saturday 31 October 2026 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.