We love being able to show visitors around our school.  If you are moving into the area and would like to arrange a tour please do call the school on 01799 523651 and ask for Wendy or email admin@rab.academy  She will also be able to answer any admissions questions you may have.  You can also get a flavour of our wonderful, busy school on the Virtual Tour below.

You can also visit our Social Media Feeds:
X  @RAButlerAcademy
Facebook    RA Butler Academy Infant & Junior Schools

Our catchment area also includes the villages of:

• Audley End
• Little Walden
• Sewards End
• Wendens Ambo

You can find full details of our catchment area on the map below.  You should check with the Local Authority whether children are eligible for School Bus transportation, as R A Butler Academy may not be the closest school.

RECEPTION 2024 OPEN MORNINGS

We know that choosing a new school for your child is a big decision.  You are warmly invited to one of our Autumn Term Open Mornings to visit the school.  The visit will start with a presentation from Mrs Vincent followed by a tour of the school and an opportunity for informal questions at the end.  These visits are aimed at parents rather than children.  If you would like to book onto a tour, please email Wendy on admin@rab.academy or call 01799 523651 with your preferred date.  We look forward to seeing you.

Tuesday 21st November 9.30-11.00am - Fully booked
Thursday 23rd November 9.30-11.00am
Monday 27th November 9.30-11.00am

Normal Admissions round for children due to join Reception (Infant School) or Year 3 (Junior School) in September

All admissions for children to join Reception (Infant School) or Year 3 (Junior School) in September are co-ordinated through the Local Authority.  You can apply for one of these places between 6^th November 2023 and 15^th January 2024 via the button below.  You will also find information via the button link on how to submit a late application after the 15^th January 2024 deadline. 

Mid-year Applications

All mid-year applications should be made directly to R A Butler Academy, using the mid-year application form available on our website below.  Applications should be emailed to 

admin@rab.academy

If you do not have online access, a paper copy is available from the school office. Mid-year applications (sometimes called in-year applications) are any application for a school place made to any year group, apart from September admissions to Reception (Infant School) and Year 3 (Junior School).   

For applications into existing year groups, a place will be offered when the number of pupils in the relevant year group is below the admission number for that year group.  The Published Admission Number (PAN) for our school is 90 children in a year group.

Please note: if a mid-year application is received during a school holiday period, we will respond as soon as possible when the school reopens.

Applications should be submitted no sooner than half a term before the planned start date.  We will endeavour to reply to your application within no more than three school days.  Where a place is not available to your child, they will automatically be added to a waiting list which is held in accordance with the school’s admissions criteria which can be found in the Admissions Policies below. 

Appeals are co-ordinated via Essex County Council and further information can be found at Essex Appeals