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Application Procedure
Applications for admission in Year 7 must be made direct to the Local Authority by the closing date published in the Secondary Education in Essex booklet. For further details visit:
Applications for September 2026 must be made between 13th September 2025 and 31st October 2025.
It is the responsibility of parents to make an application for their child’s secondary school place. It is not necessary to wait to receive an application form or a letter before you apply.
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Timetable for Appeals - Secondary
Your appeal will be heard at what is called a Hearing, within a time scale of 40 school days from 28th March 2025. It is likely to be heard at the end of April 2025.
All other appeals known as ‘in-year’ admissions and those for Year 7 submitted after 28th March 2025 will be heard within 30 school working days of submitting the request.
Your appeal request should state your reasons for your request and any additional information/documentation/appendices should be submitted five days before the Hearing to allow time for it to be copied and distributed to all the interested parties. At least 10 working days before your appeal, unless you choose to waive this right, you will be sent detailed information regarding the process and also the date and names of the independent panel members who will hear the appeal.
The school is unable to guarantee that any original work/evidence/folders, submitted as part of the appeal, will be returned. Appellants may wish to submit copies in advance and then take important original documents verifying evidence to the appeal.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact businessmanager@hylands-tkat.org
Academic Entry Criteria
The minimum qualification for entry into the Sixth Form is a points score of 38 from the student’s best 8 GCSEs. If an applicant has a points score of 38 or above they will be eligible for consideration for a sixth form place. Individual subjects have specific entry requirements of at least a grade 6.
All students in the current Year 11 at Hylands School who meet the academic entry criteria will continue into the Sixth Form, if they wish.
A minimum of 30 places will be filled by eligible external applicants to the Sixth Form provided sufficient applications are received. External applicants should complete the on-line application form on here. Students are entitled to apply in their own right. All application forms must be completed and returned by 1st March.
Applications for year groups other than the normal point of entry should be made directly to the school.
Please Note: The first page of the application form must be completed by your childs previous school before the appliction is submitted to Hylands school.
Please ensure you are completing alongside the application form, the Page 3 form, linked both at the bottom of this page and in the Virtual Mid Term Admission forms. Page 3 must be completed by the previous UK-based school your child has attended and returned to us alongside the Application.
If you have any issues regarding the form please contact the main office for a hard copy.
Completed forms will go directly to our Admissions Officer, Mrs Johnson.
Application outcomes will be confirmed in writing no later than 15 school days from receipt of application. If the number of applications for the school, for any year group, is more than the number of places available, the oversubscription criteria (as per our Admissions Policy) will be applied. The same oversubscription criteria will apply if the school is in a position to offer a place from the Waiting List. For admissions and entry to year 12, applicants should complete application form here. Students are entitled to apply in their own right.
In the event that your application is unsuccessful and you would like to pursue an appeal, please click here to access an Appeal form, once completed submit all forms to admissions@hylands-tkat.org.
If you would like to arrange a tour of the school or have any queries regarding the admissions process please contact the School Office.
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Several students took part in a 2 hour work placement trip to Regal Kitchens in Great Baddow, they had the opportunity to see what features can be put into a kitchen, create mood boards, see their designs made into virtual reality and see how kitchens are planned and designed. pic.twitter.com/UVF7OmeJrs— Hylands School (@HylandsSchool) December 13, 2024
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A fantastic start to the day! ☀️ Mr. White was delighted to invite these students to Head of School's Breakfast for their exceptional work in English. Congratulations to all the students for working so hard. #oneTKATfamily #resilience #respectful #responsible #onetkatfamily pic.twitter.com/CEMtmc8tE2— Hylands School (@HylandsSchool) December 6, 2024
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After a successful open evening and open week we are looking forward to welcoming our 2025 Year 7 cohort.We are very excited to begin their education adventure with them, they will be inspired to challenge themselves to achieve their full potential #YourHylands7journey pic.twitter.com/aEsCGyTVwC— Hylands School (@HylandsSchool) October 15, 2024
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One of our students was this morning awarded the 'Head of School's handshake' by Mr White for being an outstanding tour guide during our Open Evening last week. We have had parents and staff comment on how informative and polite he was. #Resilience #Respectful #resilient pic.twitter.com/3VdqqRrnIW— Hylands School (@HylandsSchool) October 11, 2024
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The PE department secured some funding this year from the DfE called Opening School Facilities. This is aimed at improving facilities for after school provision. Today we had new basketball goals put in the sports hall. Thanks to #essexactive who helped us with the grant. pic.twitter.com/7MkJc4GyaU— Hylands School (@HylandsSchool) October 11, 2024
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Being an employer of choice at TKAT: inclusive employment at Hylands School. One of the main priorities for TKAT is to be an employer of choice. ECL has produced a video showcasing Maisie's journey with Hylands School and the School Office. https://t.co/A9Xhrz67tk— Hylands School (@HylandsSchool) September 11, 2024
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A Level Results 2024 Congratulations to our Year 13 students on their fabulous set of A-Level results. You have worked so hard and we are extremely proud of you and your achievements. We wish you all every success for the future and look forward to hearing of your accomplishments— Hylands School (@HylandsSchool) August 15, 2024
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We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Science Technician to work within our busy Science department. They will provide full technician support to teaching staff, particularly in the preparation https://t.co/qxIChL7xLx Closing date: 9th August 2024 pic.twitter.com/zmtiigXjXh— Hylands School (@HylandsSchool) July 29, 2024
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Well done to me Year 8 group for this terms 'summer inspired' tangram puzzle in a box, using a mixture of hand tools and machines in the workshop, we have covered mitre joints and different fixing techniques, some people managed to get completed on one lesson! -Mr Griffiths pic.twitter.com/1PlqElIN2g— Hylands School (@HylandsSchool) July 11, 2024
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