Admissions Information
Admissions
The step from primary school to secondary school is often considered a difficult one to make. At Chase High School, we strive to make this transition as smooth as possible, ensuring that our new students feel welcome and included from the start.
Supporting the start of their journey…
At the heart of Chase High School is a commitment to support our students’ personal development by providing complete pastoral support from the moment they arrive.
By giving them this individual level of care and attention from the start, we help new students to feel settled, comfortable and encouraged, allowing them to quickly navigate this transition phase and take advantage of the opportunities available to them.
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Each student is assigned to one of four houses – Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Topaz – to immediately foster a community spirit and to enable friendship groups to be formed.
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Your child will be introduced to their Form Tutor and Year Leader, who will be with them throughout their time at Chase High School as their go-to sources of information and support.
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Prefects from higher Year Groups will be available to answer any questions, and help show your child around the school.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for your child to join Chase High School, you should apply through Southend-on-Sea City Council by clicking on the link below. The Admissions Policies and Criteria for Academic Years 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26 are available via the links in the right-hand menu.
Southend-on-Sea City Council School Admissions
You can view the Southend-on-Sea City Council Secondary School Catchment Area map by clicking the link below:
Southend-on-Sea City Council Secondary School Catchment Area Map
You can check which catchment area you are in by clicking the link below to the Southend-on-Sea City Council postcode search tool:
Southend-on-Sea City Council Postcode Search Tool
Appeals Process
If you are unsuccessful in securing a place for your child, you have the right to appeal the decision.
The Appeals Timetable is detailed here:
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Date |
What happens |
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1 March 2024 |
National Offer Day - parents informed of outcome of application. |
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15 April 2024 |
Deadline for submitting appeals. |
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14 June 2024 |
Appeal hearing date. |
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September 2024 onwards |
Appeals submitted after the deadline. |
All Admissions Appeals for Chase High School are managed by the Statutory Appeals Team at Essex County Council and the online form and other relevant information, including key dates is available to you via this link.
Experience Days
In our efforts to make your child’s introduction to Chase High School, and the general secondary school experience, as positive as possible, we offer a number of experience days for Year 5 and Year 6 students.
Primary Enrichment Days
These ‘whole day’ experiences bring Year 5 students, accompanied by their current teachers, from our valued feeder primary schools to engage with our school across a series of exciting challenges.
Year 6 Taster Days
In the Summer prior to joining us, Year 6 students have the opportunity to meet Chase High School staff and students, tour the school and participate in secondary school learning experiences, which help us to identify any specific needs and aspirations before the students’ official arrival in September.
Open Evenings
Discover what makes Chase High School unique by attending our dedicated Open Evening. Learn first-hand the opportunities that we can offer your child as part of the Chase High School community in order to make their secondary school experience as enjoyable, varied and rewarding as possible.
Event Details
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Once the date has been confirmed, no booking will be required. You will be invited to come into school between the times advised.
Alternatively, we would be happy to welcome you for your own personal tour. A member of our team will show you around during a working day, so that you can get a full perspective of what your child will experience as part of Chase High School.
To arrange your personal tour, please get in touch on 01702 354441 or email chasehigh.school@chasehigh.org.
