Please review our privacy policy and cookie usage before continuing and agree using the button provided. Read our policy now Agree Homepage > Admissions Information Admissions Admissions Information Admissions Policy 2021/22 Admissions Policy 2022/23 Admissions Please Click here for: Consultation Letter for Admissions Please Click here for: Chase High School - Proposed Admission Changes 2023 The step from primary school to secondary school is often considered a difficult one to make. At Chase High, we strive to make this transition as smooth as possible, ensuring our new students feel welcome and included right from the start. Supporting the start of their journey… At the heart of Chase High is a commitment to supporting 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 get-go, we help new students feel settled, comfortable and encouraged, allowing them to quickly navigate this transition phase and take advantage of the opportunities available to them. Each student is assigned to one of four houses (Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Topaz) to immediately foster a community spirit and friendship groups Your child will be introduced to their Form Tutor and Year Leader, who will be with them through their whole time at school as their go-to sources for information and support Prefects from our 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, parents should apply through Southend Borough Council by clicking on the link below. Our Admissions Policy is available for download at the bottom of this page. Southend Borough Council School Admissions PDF Click to download: Admissions Policy/Criteria 2021 2022 Admission Limit Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Sixth Form 2021/22 226 226 196 196 196 300 2022/23 226 226 226 196 196 300 2023/24 226 226 226 226 196 300 Appeals Process If you are unsuccessful in securing a place, you have the right to appeal the decision. After downloading the Appeal Form (available below), you must fill in all areas and submit it in writing to us by 22nd March. We will be responsible for organising an independent appeal. Any additional evidence to support your case must be submitted by 27th April. You will receive a minimum of 10 school days’ notice of the appeal hearing (unless you are willing to conduct this on short notice) and, where possible, you will receive a decision letter within 5 school days of the hearing. School Admission Appeals: https://www.southend.gov.uk/info/200176/school_admissions_and_home_education/49/school_admission_appeals PDF Click to download: Year 7 Appeals Form Experience Days In our efforts to make your children’s introduction to Chase High and the secondary school experience in general as positive as possible, we offer a number of preliminary experience days for Year 5 and Year 6 students. Primary Enrichment Days These ‘whole day’ experiences bring Year 5 pupils from our valued feeder primary schools to engage with our school across a series of exciting, engaging challenges, accompanied by their current teachers. Year 6 Taster Days In the summer prior to joining us, Year 6 students have the opportunity to meet Chase High staff and students, tour the school and take part in secondary school learning experiences, which will help us identify any specific needs and aspirations before their official arrival in September. We also offer an extended summer transition programme to help pupils ease into the adjustment from primary to secondary school with total assurance. Open Evenings Discover what makes Chase High unique by attending our dedicated Open Evening. Learn first-hand the opportunities we can offer your child as part of the Chase community to make their secondary school experience as enjoyable, varied and rewarding as possible. Event Details Date TBC Time TBC To book a place at our open evening, contact us on 01702 361182 or email chasehigh.school@chasehigh.org 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 you can get a full perspective of what your child will experience as part of Chase High. To arrange your personal tour, please get in touch on 01702 354441 or email chasehigh.school@chasehigh.org In Year Admissions (Years 7-11) Please complete the documents below and return to Chase High School where your application will be dealt with in a reasonable time. On receipt of an application, parents will be notified of the outcome in writing within 15 school days. PDF Click to download: CHASE HIGH SCHOOL IN YEAR ADMISSION APPLICATION FORM PART 1 PDF Click to download: CHASE HIGH SCHOOL IN YEAR ADMISSION APPLICATION FORM PART 2 PDF Click to download: In-Year Admissions Appeals Form Secondary school appeals If you are unsuccessful in securing a place you have the right to appeal. Please download the below document relating to admission appeals. If you have any queries, please contact admissions@chasehigh.org PDF Click to download: Appeal template 2020 2021 PDF Click to download: In-Year Admissions Appeals Form In 2020, Chase High School posted its best ever GCSE results. 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