We currently admit 300 children from our priority admissions area into Year 7 each September and arrange them into 10 mixed tutor groups. All applications are evaluated against our admissions criteria. Please read our Admissions Policy under the tab provided. Our prospectus is available here: SWCHS Lower School Prospectus.

We held our Prospective Year 7 Open Evening on Thursday 3rd October. Further information can be found under the Open Evenings tab.

All prospective parents/carers seeking admission to SWCHS 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 2024.

You can read about the Essex County Council Year 7 application process by clicking here.

Please see our guide below for further advice on how to make an application for Year 7 to SWCHS.

Click on the link below to take a virtual tour of our school.

If you have any further questions you can contact our Admissions Officer at admissions@swchs.net