We would love you to come and join our beautiful village school!
We are a small school and only have 12 spaces in our Reception class, so it is important you complete your application through the Thurrock Admissions website within the admissions application dates. (1st November 2025 to 15th January 2026)
Our Office staff are friendly and welcoming, so please ring them on 01375 891220 if you have any questions!
Bulphan small school meaning we have an intake of 12 pupils per year group.
Many of our Year groups are currently full. In year applications to Bulphan are dealt with by Thurrock admissions. They can be contacted by visiting the school admissions website for Thurrock.
Alternatively please speak to the School office 01375 891220.
Appeals
If your child is not offered a place at your preferred school, you can appeal against the decision.
You can only appeal a decision about a school place after you have been refused a place in writing.
For children starting primary school from September the timetable for Appeals is as follows:
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 19 April | National Offer Day – parents informed of outcome of application |
| 18 May | Deadline for submitting appeals |
| June – 21 July | Appeals heard for those submitted by the deadline and where possible, for late appeals (last day of term: 21 July ) |
| September onwards | Appeals heard for any appeals not heard before 21 July |
If you wish to appeal after you have been refused a place in writing, please contact the school office.
