Chelmsford School Open Days and Open Evenings 2026 – 2027 Admissions
Families considering schools in Chelmsford for September 2027 can attend a series of open evenings, tours and taster days during the autumn.
Choosing a new school can be a major decision, and open events give parents and prospective pupils an opportunity to tour school buildings, meet teachers and students and learn more about subjects, facilities and school life.
City Hub has put together this guide to Chelmsford school open days and open evenings for 2026, covering Year 7, Sixth Form and Reception admissions for September 2027.
We'll update this page as more Chelmsford schools announce dates.
New Hall School
New Hall School in Boreham is holding several admissions events for prospective pupils and their families.
Whole School Open Day – Saturday, September 26
New Hall's Whole School Open Day takes place on Saturday, September 26 from 9.45am until 2pm, with the final tours beginning at 12.45pm.
Families are paired with a student tour guide to explore the school, while Principal Katherine Jeffrey will give talks at 10.15am, 11.15am and 12.15pm.
The programme also includes science demonstrations, sport, music and drama performances, equestrian demonstrations and opportunities to explore other areas of the school.
Year 7 Taster Day – Saturday, October 3
A Year 7 Taster Day for prospective pupils takes place on Saturday, October 3 from 8.45am until 3.15pm.
Sixth Form Open Evening – Tuesday, October 13
Prospective Sixth Form students can visit New Hall on Tuesday, October 13 from 6.30pm until 8.30pm.
New Hall is an independent Catholic boarding and day school for girls and boys aged from one to 19.
Visit the New Hall School Open Days and Events page
St John Payne Catholic School
St John Payne Catholic School will hold its main Open Evening on:
Thursday, October 1, 2026
5.30pm–8pm
The school says visitors can tour the school during the evening, with students helping to showcase the facilities and school community.
Families who cannot attend the Open Evening can also contact the school about visiting at another time.
Visit the St John Payne Open Days page
The Sandon School
The Sandon School will hold its Open Evening on:
Thursday, October 1, 2026
5.30pm–8pm
Headteacher presentations will take place at 5.45pm and 6.45pm.
The school is also offering tours for Year 6 pupils and their parents or carers.
Sixth Form Open Evening – Thursday, October 22
The Sandon School's Sixth Form Open Evening will take place on:
Thursday, October 22
5.30pm–7.30pm
The Headteacher's presentation begins at 5.45pm.
Visit The Sandon School website
The Beaulieu Park School
The Beaulieu Park School has several events covering secondary, Sixth Form and Reception entry for September 2027.
Secondary Open Evening – Thursday, October 1
The school's Secondary Open Evening takes place on:
Thursday, October 1
6pm–8pm
Executive Headteacher and Head of School presentations are scheduled for 6.15pm and 7.15pm.
Booking is not required for the Open Evening.
Sixth Form Open Evening – Tuesday, November 3
Students considering joining the Sixth Form in September 2027 can attend an Open Evening on:
Tuesday, November 3
6pm–8pm
Sixth Form presentations will take place at 6.15pm and 7.15pm.
Booking is required.
Reception 2027 tours
The Beaulieu Park School is also holding afternoon tours for families considering Reception entry in September 2027.
Tours take place on:
Monday, November 9 – 3.45pm and 4.45pm
Monday, November 30 – 3.45pm and 4.45pm
Booking is required.
The tours begin with a talk from the Head of Primary before families are shown around by Year 6 pupils.
Visit The Beaulieu Park School Open Morning and Evening page
Moulsham High School
Moulsham High School has published details of its Sixth Form admissions event for students considering joining in 2027.
Sixth Form Open Evening – November
The event is scheduled to run from:
6pm–8pm
Presentations from the Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form will take place during the evening.
Prospective students can learn more about the courses, facilities and opportunities available at Moulsham Sixth Form.
Visit the Moulsham High School Sixth Form admissions page
More Chelmsford school dates coming soon
A number of other Chelmsford schools traditionally hold open events for prospective pupils and their families.
We're monitoring announcements from:
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
We'll add confirmed open days, open evenings, Sixth Form events and primary school tours to this guide as details become available.
Applying for a Chelmsford school place
Parents should remember that attending an open evening does not constitute an application for a school place.
Applications for state school places are handled through the relevant admissions process, and individual schools may have additional admissions requirements.
Families should check the latest admissions information carefully before applying, particularly for selective, faith and independent schools.
Chelmsford School Open Days 2026 at a glance
September 26: New Hall School – Whole School Open Day
October 1: St John Payne Catholic School – Open Evening
October 1: The Sandon School – Open Evening
October 1: The Beaulieu Park School – Secondary Open Evening
October 3: New Hall School – Year 7 Taster Day
October 13: New Hall School – Sixth Form Open Evening
October 22: The Sandon School – Sixth Form Open Evening
November 3: The Beaulieu Park School – Sixth Form Open Evening
November 9: The Beaulieu Park School – Reception tours
November: Moulsham High School – Sixth Form Open Evening
November 30: The Beaulieu Park School – Reception tours
Is your school's open day missing?
City Hub will continue updating this guide throughout the admissions period as further dates are announced.
Parents should always check directly with the school before travelling in case arrangements or timings change.