A warm welcome to you all.  We are really looking forward to welcoming your child and yourselves to Buttsbury Infant School. We will endeavour to provide the best possible education for your child in a safe, happy and nurturing environment. We hope that this page will give you some information to help you find out a bit more about our wonderful school, please also take a look at our Prospective Parent Information.

Below you will find the latest information for parents. Please keep checking this page as it will be regularly updated with the latest information. If you require any further information please contact the school office who will be happy to help.

Parent Tours - Primary School places for September 2025

Applications for a primary (reception) school place starting September 2025 can be made between 4 November 2024 and 15 January 2025. Prospective parent tours are available on 1st & 3rd October 2024 and 5th & 7th November 2024, these are adult only tours to view the school during the school day. Please contact the school office on 01277 622821 to reserve a place.

We will also be holding an Open Evening on Monday 18th November 2024 at 6:00 - 7:00 pm, you are welcome to bring children to this event, however buggies/prams are not allowed in the building. The evening begins at 6pm so please arrive from 5.45pm to allow time to be signed in. The form to book a space has now closed, if you would like to attend please call the school on 01277 622821.

Please click here to view our admissions page which has further information.

Starting school is an exciting time and we are looking forward to sharing this experience with you.  If you have any queries or questions please get in touch with Mrs Phillips, Admissions Officer at admissions@buttsbury-inf.essex.sch.uk.

The waiting list is maintained by the Local Authority until the end of August each year, when the school will take over responsibility. If you wish to remain on the waiting list please contact the school on a regular basis (at the end of each half term).

FAQ

How do I apply?

Applications are all done online please see above for the link. The applications open in November each year and close on 15th January.

How many children do you admit each year?

Buttsbury Infant School is a four form entry school and our intake is 120 children each year.

Am I guaranteed a space if I live in catchment?

Whilst the school can never guarantee spaces, we have admitted from the lowest category of our admissions policy (category 6 - out of catchment) for the past few years. We always recommend that you put your catchment school as one of your choices.

What are the start and finish times?

The school day starts at 8:40am (doors open at 8:30) and ends at 3:10pm.

Does the school have any breakfast or after school clubs?

The Treehouse Club host an out of school club based at the Infant School. Please see our Wraparound Care page for other providers.

When will my child be starting school?

We will be staggering the start dates for different groups. Further information will be provided in July.

How are classes determined?

We like to make the transition into school as smooth as possible for our new children. Feedback provided from your child's previous setting will contribute towards class decisions.