School organisation and place planning

Find out about school place planning and have your say in school consultations

Consultations and statutory proposals

To meet the demand for school places, we may need to build new schools or make changes to existing schools. You can find out about these proposals here.

Proposal to raise the age of intake at Hazelmere Infant School, Colchester

The Governing Body of Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery are consulting on a proposal to raise their age of intake from 3 years to 4 years. 

The consultation is open until Friday 5 July.

Read the consultation document (PDF, 88.42 KB).

Have your say

You can contact us by emailing m.hand@hazelmere-inf.essex.sch.uk or diane.macefield@essex.gov.uk.

Proposed amalgamation of Montgomery Infant School and Nursery and Montgomery Junior School, Colchester

We are consulting on a proposal to amalgamate Montgomery Infant School and Nursery and Montgomery Junior School, Colchester, with effect from 1 April 2025.

The consultation is open from Wednesday 29 May 2024 to Thursday 4 July 2024.

Read the consultation document (PDF, 180.79KB).

Have your say

You can contact us by:
- completing our online form
- email: school.organisation@essex.gov.uk
- post: Essex County Council, School Organisation and Planning, PO Box 4261, County Hall, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1GS

Proposed expansion of Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School

We are consulting on a proposal to expand Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School and increase its capacity from 420 places to 630 places, with effect from 1 September 2025.

The consultation is open from Monday 13 May to Monday 17 June 2024.

Read the consultation document  (PDF, 253.42 KB).

Have your say

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