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CONTENTS
Starting School September 2024 ................................................................................................................. 1
Foreword by the Interim Assistant Director of Education and Skills ........................................ 3
When you can apply .................................................................................................... 4
Applying for a school place (using the Parent Portal) ......................................................... 5
Information about addresses ........................................................................................ 8
Moving house ............................................................................................................. 9
Shared parental responsibility – duplicate and disputed applications ................................. 10
SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SEND–IAS) ............................................ 10
Looked after children or previously looked after children ................................................. 11
Children subject to a Special Guardianship Order (SGO) who are not care leavers .............. 11
Private fostering arrangements ................................................................................... 12
Applying under the exceptional and compelling category ................................................. 12
Applying under the staff criteria .................................................................................. 13
What happens if you apply after the deadline (out of time and late applications) ................ 13
How places are allocated ............................................................................................ 14
Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................................................... 15
Contact List for all Primary Schools in the West Sussex Northern Area; including Academies,
Church Voluntary Aided Schools, Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools, Foundation
Schools and Free Schools. ......................................................................................... 25
Contact List for all Primary Schools in the West Sussex Southern Area; including Academies,
Church Voluntary Aided Schools, Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools, Foundation
Schools and Free Schools. ......................................................................................... 52
Over
subscription Criteria for Schools in West Sussex West Sussex County Council
Oversubscription Criteria ........................................................................................... 83
Variations to West Sussex County Council’s Oversubscription Criteria (North Area) .............. 84
Var
iations to West Sussex County Council’s Oversubscription Criteria (South Area) ............. 84
Church Voluntary Aided Schools, Foundation Schools, Free Schools and Academies ............ 86
Transport to school ................................................................................................... 87
Glossary - Explanation of words/phrases used in this booklet ........................................... 95
Useful Contact Telephone Numbers ............................................................................. 98
West Sussex Admissions North and South areas .......................................................... 100
Data Protection…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………100
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Foreword by the Interim Assistant Director of Education and
Skills
Applying for a place at school is an exciting and important time for children and their parents.
The time has now come for you to take that important step and apply for your child’s school
place for September 2024. To make the process as easy as possible, West Sussex County
Council encourages you to apply using the online application system at
www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
.
All the information you need to help you through the process of applying for a school place
is in this booklet. Before completing your application, please take the time to read this
important information. The frequently asked questions pages and the admission
arrangements for schools may help you decide on the best schools for your child.
Before making your final decision about which schools to apply for, we would
strongly encourage you to find out more about the schools you wish to consider.
Many schools have enhanced their web presence due to past Covid measures, with
virtual tours and additional information being offered and this can be a useful source
of information for you. During the autumn term, schools will be providing
opportunities for prospective parents to find out more about the school and we
advise you to contact schools to check their particular arrangements.
Although most children may secure a place at the first preference school, this is not
always possible if there are more applications for a school than there are places
available. When this happens, places will be offered by applying the oversubscription
criteria. You are strongly advised to provide preferences for the three different
schools you would like your child to attend as this provides you with the best chance
of getting your child into a school of your choice.
Where we are unable to meet one of your preferences, we will allocate a place at the
catchment school where possible, or at the next nearest school to your home address
where there is space if the catchment school is full. Remember if you want your child to
attend their catchment school, you must include this as one of your preferences.
It is really important that you apply by the national deadline of Monday 15
January 2024. Applying after this deadline may significantly affect the school that
can be offered.
I wish your son or daughter the very best for when they start at their new school.
S
teve Nyakatawa
Interim Assistant Director of Education and Skills
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Appendix 1 & 2 North and Appendix 1 & 2 South available on our website
with this booklet with further information regarding oversubscription
criteria and Supplementary Information Forms for Own Admission
Authorities.
When you can apply
Online applications open at 9am on Monday 2 October 2023 and the deadline for making
an application is Monday 15 January 2024. If your application is received after the
application deadline it will not be processed until after all on time applications. This
means that your preferences will be considered after all the preferences received on time
and increases the possibility that there may not be a place available at the schools you
requested or at a local school. After the application deadline you cannot change your
preferences unless there is a genuine unforeseeable reason for doing so, for example, if
a sibling changes school. Before the application deadline you can amend the preferences
by logging back into the Parent Portal, unsubmitting your application and updating it.
You must resubmit your application every time you unsubmit it. Only your last
submitted preferences, prior to the deadline, will be considered in the allocation.
After the deadline date, if you wish to make any changes to your a
pplication, you will
need to complete a change of application form. This can be found on our website.
Changes can include new or different priority of preferences, change of address, etc.
If you need help making an application or have any further questions concerning the process
after reading this guidance, please telephone 03330 142 903.
West Sussex County Council advertises the starting school application
arrangements widely, including through preschool settings and on social media.
However, the responsibility for obtaining information and making an application
before the deadline rests solely with parents.
Process Timeline:
• 2 October 2023: The online system opens for applications.
• 15 January 2024:
Application deadline for on time applications. After the
deadline of 15 January 2024 any changes to your details or application must be
notified to the Pupil Admissions Team by email or post.
Late ap
plications can be made via the Parent Portal as long as an on-time application
has not been made.
If you ha
ve to complete a paper form it is your responsibility to ensure that the
form is returned to your local school by the deadline. Paper forms will not be
acknowledged. The most secure way is to apply online. Please note that the
governors of church voluntary aided schools and some academies ask parents to
complete the school’s Supplementary Information Form (SIF) by the same closing
date. This extra information enables these schools to rank applications correctly
against their admissions criteria. SIFs can be found in Appendix 2 of this booklet
and can be obtained from the school concerned.
• 9
February 2024: Processing deadline for receipt of out of time applications made
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after the application deadline and receipt of evidence regarding a request to
change preferences due to a genuine unforeseeable reason. Also, the deadline for
receipt of evidence for house movers; please see page 10 for further information
on the implications of moving during the allocation of places. Any applications
received on or after 10 February 2024 will be late applications, received outside of
the normal admissions round, and will not be processed until after 15 May 2024.
• 16 January 2024 – April 2024: Preferences processed, and information
exchanged with schools and other Local Authorities.
• 16 April 2024: All applicants who apply through the Parent Portal will be sent an
email with their offer. Parents that applied via the Parent Portal can log back into
their account on this day, which will show their result. Those who apply before 9
February 2024 will receive the result on 16 April 2024. Please do not ring to ask
which school has been offered because no decisions will be issued by telephone.
Applicants who do not supply an email address will be sent a letter by second class
post, posted during the day.
• 16 April 2024 onwards: Parents accept place at allocated school, register and
provide a copy of their current council tax bill as proof of their application
address.
• 15 May 2024 onwards: Late applications received on or after 10 February
2024, made outside the normal admissions round, processed and offers made.
Waiting lists will be established and places offered if they become available.
• May - July 2024 onwards: Appeals heard by an independent appeal panel.
• 2 September 2024: New academic year starts.
Applying for a school place (using the Parent Portal)
All parents should apply for a school online by using the Parent Portal, details of which
can be found on the admissions pages of the WSCC website at: Starting school places -
West Sussex County Council. When you submit your application, you will receive an
email containing the information on your application as confirmation that your
application has been received. Please be aware that all the contact information which you
provide will be shared with the allocated school to facilitate starting school
arrangements.
Parents who apply online will benefit as follows:
1. You can save your application before submitting it and can therefore return to it to
make amendments. You must however still submit the completed application before
the deadline of 15 January 2024. Before the deadline you can amend your
preferences by logging back into your online application. If you click edit your
child’s details or make any changes after you have submitted your application, you
must re-submit your application and you must do so every time you edit your
child’s details or make any further changes. Only your last submitted preferences,
prior to the deadline, will be considered in the allocation. Any changes made after
the deadline date will not be received by West Sussex County Council.
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2. An acknowledgement of your application is automatically sent by the system, so
you know your application has been received. You may need to amend your
security settings in order to receive the automatic acknowledgement or it may be
placed in the “junk” or “bulk” folder. We strongly recommend that you keep a copy
of the automated acknowledgement e-mail, which will give you a unique
application reference number, as it is your proof that you applied, and we cannot
investigate issues without this.
3. Free internet access will be available at all West Sussex libraries for parents
who do not have access to a computer.
4. All applicants who apply on or before 9 February 2024, and supply an email
address, receive an email on 16 April 2024 confirming the result of their
application.
We would advise parents that applying online very close to the deadline (15
January 2024) could be difficult due to high user volume. Please apply ahead of
the deadline, after visiting schools and considering the admission
arrangements. The online system will close at 23:59 on 15 January 2024. If you
need to apply after this date please apply using the Parent Portal but note this will be
considered as a late application.
Please
note t
ha
t the online system is not monitored for changes to applications after the
deadline of 15 January 2024 and, therefore, any changes to your details after the
deadline must be notified to the Pupil Admissions Team using the “change of application
details form” available on the website.
If you ha
ve no option but to apply on a paper form, please telephone 03330 142 903 to
request one. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that a completed form is
returned to your local West Sussex school by the end of the last school day before 15
January 2024. Please ask the school to scan and email your application to admissions.
Parents are not encouraged to return their paper forms directly to the Pupil Admissions
Team unless they use Recorded Delivery post. Claims regarding missing forms will not be
investigated unless you can provide evidence that it was received by the Pupil
Admissions Team. West Sussex County Council is not responsible for forms lost or
delayed in the post. We recommend that you keep a copy of the form and evidence of
posting.
As mentioned previously, please note that the governors of church voluntary aided
schools and some academies ask parents to complete the school’s Supplementary
Information Form (SIF) by the same closing date. This extra information enables these
schools to rank applications correctly against their admissions criteria. The school must
still consider your application if you choose not to complete the SIF, however failing to do
so may affect the priority the Governors give your application under their admission
criteria. SIFs can be found in Appendix 2 of this booklet and can be obtained from the
school concerned.
Points to consider before submitting your three preferences
• Make sure you use all three of your preferences wisely, be realistic and apply on
time. School places are allocated according to the published oversubscription
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criteria for each school so study these carefully. This can include criteria such as
whether you live in the catchment area, whether there are siblings already at the
school and the distance you live from the school. You have a higher priority for
your catchment school. If you make a preference for an oversubscribed school, the
further away you live the less likely you are to be offered a place.
• Perso
nal circumstances, such as childcare arrangements, are not part of the
oversubscription criteria for any school and will not be taken into consideration.
You are strongly encouraged to include your catchment school as one of your
three preferences. If you wish your child to be considered for a place at their
catchment school you must include this as one of your three preferences. You can
check the catchment school for your address on our website at
www.
westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
. If
you do not have access to the internet and
you are not sure which is your catchment school please call 03330 142 903 to find
out.
• Please
do not include a school you do not want as a preference as you may be
offered
this school. Please do not put independent schools or Elective Home
Education as preferences as they will be disregarded. Information regarding home
education is available from West Sussex County Council’s Elective Home Education
Team on 0330 222 3300.
• After the deadline you cannot change your preferences unless there is a
genuine unforeseeable reason for doing so, for example if a sibling has changed
school. You are advised to contact the Pupil Admissions Team to discuss your
reason for changing preferences before submitting a new application.
• If you are planning to move house you must notify the Pupil Admissions Team.
You may wish to contact the Pupil Admissions Team to discuss your preferences if
your house move is not yet confirmed. Further information on moving house is
available on page 10. If you change residency before 1 September 2024 without
informing the Pupil Admissions Team, this may result in the offer made being
withdrawn.
• Some own admission authority schools will ask you to complete their
Supplementary Information Form to enable the Governors or academy Trust to
consider your application against the school’s oversubscription criteria. The form
may ask for information about church attendance, baptism, parents working at the
school etc. The school must still consider your application if you choose not to
complete the supplementary form, however failing to do so may affect the priority
the school give your application. SIFs can be found in Appendix 2 of this booklet
and can be obtained from the school concerned.
• If you have previously visited a school and completed papers for them, you
must still complete an online application before the deadline to apply for a
place at the school.
• Church aided schools, foundation schools and academies may have a different
policy to West Sussex County Council. Please check the admission arrangements
for these schools before making your application.
• Attendance at a pre-school or nursery associated with, or located in, an
infant/primary school will not secure a place at the school. Your child is not
automatically admitted to a school if offered a place at the nursery.
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• The Counci
l does not take account of how long your child has been ‘registered’
with a school. Registering is purely an expression of interest and has no
influence on the admission process.
Information about addresses
The majority of West Sussex Schools have a catchment area. It is important that the address
information for each pupil is accurate to ensure the correct priority is applied to the
application.
It is the parent’s responsibility to notify the Pupil Admissions Team in writing of any
changes to their address at any time before 1 September 2024.
All changes of address that are received after the allocation will be reviewed and, if
the application gained an unfair advantage and the place would not have been
offered, we will withdraw the offer made. We may request evidence of the date of
your address change at any time.
Fraudulent use of addresses
If you are aware that a fraudulent address has been used for an application, you should
inform the Pupil Admissions Team in writing providing as much information regarding the
child and address as possible. All information will be treated as confidential and will be
investigated.
If it is found that a place has been allocated using incorrect or knowingly misleading
information which allowed the application an unfair advantage, the offered place will be
withdrawn. If the school that should have been offered was full at allocation an
alternative will be offered and this may be further away.
Shared residency
The Pupil Admissions Team can only use one address for the purpose of allocating a
school place. The address for the application is the one held on our records as being the
address for your child. If your child regularly stays overnight with another parent or
relative on a shared residency basis and therefore potentially has more than one
address, you must confirm this in writing after making your application online. You
should give both addresses and details of your child’s living arrangements and state
which address you believe should be used for the application i.e. your child’s main
address. We may contact you for further supporting evidence and this could include
documentation such as a: council tax bill, medical card, utility bill, bank statement or
child benefit documentation. Additional enquiries may also be made where necessary.
Priority for your preferences will be decided according to the address which the Pupil
Admissions Team determines as your child’s main address. Parents should note that
overnight stays relating to childcare arrangements are rarely considered to be a formal
‘shared residency‘ and priority will not be given from a relative/carer’s address in these
circumstances. Parents should submit details of their child’s shared residency by
covering letter addressed to the Pupil Admissions Team.
Children coming from abroad during the normal admission round
If you are moving from abroad, or from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, you can
make an application direct to West Sussex County Council.
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If a child is coming from abroad to the UK certain conditions must be met. Before
applying for a state-funded school place it is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that
they and their child have a right of abode in the UK or that the conditions of their
immigration status otherwise permit them to access a state-funded school. If a place is
offered and it transpires that these conditions have not been met the place will be
withdrawn.
If a family has proof of returning to a currently owned West Sussex property, or if you
can provide acceptable evidence of a West Sussex address where you will be living,
please do so before the deadline. Acceptable proof of address (that is either proof of
current ownership, proof of exchange of contracts on a new purchase or a signed and
dated rental agreement on a rental) must be sent to the Pupil Admissions Team,
preferably by email but if posted it must be sent by Recorded Delivery. An
acknowledgement that the acceptable proof of address has been received will be sent,
however it remains the parent’s responsibility to ensure that an acknowledgement of safe
receipt of the evidence provided is received. Please do not send original documents as
these cannot be returned. If in doubt please contact the Pupil Admissions Team for
advice.
Moving house
Moving after an application has been made but prior to allocation
If you are a resident in England, you must make an application through your current
Local Authority prior to the deadline of 15 January 2024. If you fail to make an
application to your current Local Authority before 15 January 2024 then any subsequent
application made from 16 January 2024 will be late. If you are planning to move house
prior to the new school year in September, you must advise the Pupil Admissions Team
in writing to ensure that your application receives the correct priority for the allocation.
Acceptable confirmation of your new address (a signed tenancy agreement or
confirmation of contract exchange for a purchase) must be received by the West Sussex
Pupil Admissions Team by 9 February 2024, which is our final processing deadline to
allow us to use your new address for allocation. Any changes received after this date will
not be processed until 15 May 2024. In these circumstances your previous address will
be used for allocation on 16 April 2024 but your new address will be used for
correspondence and waiting lists after allocation.
Any school place offered for your child will be on the basis of the address held on the
Pupi
l Admissions Team records and the assumption that your child will still be
resident at this address in September 2024. If you fail to tell us of a confirmed
move before 9 February 2024, and a place would not have been offered from your new
address, then the place offered will be withdrawn.
Moving within West Sussex after school places have been allocated
The Pupil Admissions Team must be advised of any changes to a pupil’s address
in writing at any time before 1 September 2024. For an oversubscribed school
you will need to provide evidence of the date you moved to your new address.
If you are moving within West Sussex and wish to submit new preferences, a new
application must be submitted along with acceptable confirmation of the new address.
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will be withdrawn. Where we have to refuse a place because the preferred school is
oversubscribed pupils will be placed on a waiting list following an application. We will confirm
this and, if necessary, the alternative school offered when we write to you refusing you a
place at the preferred school.
Moving into West Sussex after school places have been allocated
Families moving into West Sussex from outside the county after the allocation date with
an acceptable confirmation of address can make applications direct to West Sussex County
Council. If acceptable confirmation of the new address is not available, an application should
be made via your current Local Authority, requesting your preferred schools in West Sussex.
Where availability allows, we will offer your preferred school and the place previously offered
by your Local Authority will be withdrawn. Where we have to refuse a place because the
preferred school is oversubscribed, pupils will be placed on a waiting list following an
application. Once confirmation of your West Sussex address has been received, an
alternative school place will be offered and the place previously offered by your former
Local Authority will be withdrawn.
Moving out of West Sussex to another county
Families moving out of West Sussex to another county in England must still apply
through West Sussex prior to the deadline of 15 January 2024. Any preferences for out
of county schools will be sent to the relevant Local Authority for consideration.
It is advisable to contact your new Local Authority to discuss their process for
moving and deadlines as they may not be the same as the ones for West Sussex.
If you are moving to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you should contact the
school or council in that area for advice about how to apply.
Shared parental responsibility – duplicate and disputed
applications
It is for parents to agree between themselves which school(s) will be applied for before
an application is submitted. You should note that the Local Authority or the Admission
Authority will only process one application per child and will only make one offer of a
school place. Where parents cannot agree about their child’s educational arrangements
and cannot come to an agreement as to which school(s) to apply for then they may wish
to seek to have the dispute determined through the Family Courts. The Local Authority
and the Admission Authority will not mediate between parent disputes about school
applications. Where more than one application is received, the Local Authority or the
Admission Authority will determine which application to process, this is normally
determined on the basis of the information detailed in the Child Benefit documentation,
the address held by the current educational establishment, a council tax bill or medical
records. Additional enquiries may also be made where applicable. Please note that the
Local Authority or Admission Authority will contact both applicants to advise that more
than one application has been received. Failing to disclose information can result in a
delay in offering a school place or an offer being withdrawn.
SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SEND–
IAS)
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difficulties with the school application process. This includes helping parents formulate
their thoughts when choosing the type of school that may be suitable for their child and
supporting parents who may need assistance completing their application. For further
information on this service contact: helpline on 0330 222 8555 (Mon.-Fri. 9am – 4pm),
or by email: send.ias@westsussex.gov.uk
Looked after children or previously looked after children
Evidence is required to support applications for looked after children, or previously
looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted, became subject
to a special guardianship order, residence order or child arrangement order.
• Applications for looked after children, who are subject to a care order (under
Section 31 of the Children Act 1989), should be made by the allocated social
worker.
• Applications for previously looked after children who are adopted should be
supported by a copy of the adoption certificate. This includes children who appear
(to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and
ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
• Applications for previously looked after children who become subject to a special
guardianship order (made under Section 14A of the Children Act 1989 - as
amended by the Adoption and Children Act 2002) should be supported by a copy
of the special guardianship order confirming the details of the arrangements for
the child.
• Applications for previously looked after children who become subject to a
residence order (made under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989) or child
arrangement order (made under Section 12 of the Children and Families Act 2014)
should be supported by a copy of the court order confirming the details of the
arrangements for the child.
Children subject to a Special Guardianship Order
(SGO) who are not care leavers
West Sussex County Council give priority to children who are placed under a Special
Guardianship Order, who have not previously been in the care of the local authority, in
their community and controlled schools.
Parents wishing to apply to church voluntary aided schools, foundation schools and
academies (type of school is shown in the contact list pages in this booklet), and schools
in other local authority areas, under this criteria, should contact the school to discuss the
school’s oversubscription criteria as they may not use this category.
Parents wishing to apply under this category must provide a copy of the SGO before the
closing date. If this information is not received by the application deadline of 15
January 2024, then the application will not be considered under this category but will
be considered against the remaining admission criteria. The copy of the SGO must be
sent to the Pupil Admissions Team, preferably by email but if posted it must be sent by
Recorded Delivery. An acknowledgement that the copy of the SGO has been received will
be sent, however it remains the parent’s responsibility to ensure that an
acknowledgement of safe receipt of the SGO is received. Please do not send original
documents as these cannot be returned.
As priority under this category cannot be assumed, parents are strongly advised to name
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three different preferences. Doing so will not mean the first preference is treated with
less consideration. Should priority not be given on the basis of the SGO submitted, the
application will be considered against the remaining admission criteria, for example,
residency within the catchment area.
Private fostering arrangements
If you are caring for someone else's child for more than 28 days, you do not have
parental responsibility for them and you are not a close relative such as a grandparent,
brother, sister, uncle or aunt (whether full blood, half blood or by marriage or civil
partnership) or step-parent, you may be private fostering. In such circumstances it is a
legal requirement that you contact West Sussex County Council on: 01403 229900 or
email: wschildrenservices@westsussex.gov.uk
Applying under the exceptional and compelling category
Parents wishing to apply to church voluntary aided schools, foundation schools and
academies (type of school is shown in the contact list pages in this booklet), and schools
in other local authority areas, on exceptional and compelling grounds should contact the
school to discuss their child’s needs and the school’s oversubscription criteria as not all
use this category.
Many, but no
t all, admission authorities have criteria where priority will be given to
applicants if there is a strong medical case or exceptional need for the child to attend the
school named first on their application. When considering applying under this category
parents should bear in mind that all schools can manage a child’s special educational
needs such as Asperger Syndrome, Dyslexia etc. Schools are also experienced in
managing common childhood complaints such as asthma and allergies. Issues such as
difficulties with childcare arrangements or the child’s ability/school performance are not
covered by this category.
Parents wishing to apply for their first preference school under this category must provide
independent professional evidence to support their application. The supporting
evidence from the qualified professional (i.e. medical consultant or a
psychologist) must explain clearly why it is essential for the child to attend the
school named as their first preference. It must detail fully the child’s needs and
address the reason why these needs can only be met at the preferred school.
Letters from parents alone are not sufficient nor are letters that do not address the
question of which school the child must attend. Letters from teachers at the child’s
current school will not normally be taken into account. If the evidence is not received by
the application deadline of 15 January 2024, then the application will not be considered
under the exceptional and compelling category but will be considered against the
remaining admission criteria. The evidence must be sent to the Pupil Admissions Team,
preferably by email but if posted it must be sent by Recorded Delivery mail. An
acknowledgement that the evidence has been received will be sent, however it remains
the parent’s responsibility to ensure that an acknowledgement of safe receipt of the
evidence is received. Please do not send original documents as these cannot be returned.
The Pupil Admissions Team will not co
ntact third parties to obtain information relating to an
application. It is the parent’s responsibility to send any evidence relating to their child to
support their application. In the case of schools where admissions are decided by West
Sussex County Council, a panel of Senior Officers will consider the supporting evidence and
make a decision.
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Applications or evidence submitted late will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.
Applications under this category can only be made when the preference is originally
requested.
As priority under this category cannot be assumed, parents are strongly advised to name
three different preferences. Doing so will not mean the first preference is treated with
less consideration. Should priority not be given on the basis of the evidence submitted,
the application will be considered against the remaining admission criteria, for example,
residency within the catchment area. An application under this category can only be
made as a first preference. If you apply under this category for a lower preference the
application will be amended and only considered against the remaining admissions
criteria.
Parents should be aware that the criteria for the exceptional and compelling category are
rarely met and parents are advised to seek guidance from the relevant Admissions
Authority regarding application under this category. All calls and any information received
are treated in strict confidence.
Applying under the staff criteria
West Sussex County Council give priority in their community and controlled schools to
children of staff in either or both of the following circumstances: where the member of
staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time which the
admission to the school is made; and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant
post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
Parents wishing to apply to church voluntary aided schools, foundation schools and
academies (type of school is shown in the contact list pages in this booklet), and schools
in other local authority areas, under this criteria should contact the school to discuss the
school’s oversubscription criteria (and evidence requirements) as they may not use this
category.
Parents wishing to apply under this category must provide a letter from the headteacher
of the preferred school, confirming the circumstances giving entitlement to staff priority,
before the closing date. If a letter from the headteacher of the preferred school is not
received by the application deadline of 15 January 2024, then the application will not
be considered under this category but will be considered against the remaining admission
criteria. The letter from the headteacher of the preferred school must be sent to the Pupil
Admissions Team, preferably by email but if posted it must be sent by Recorded
Delivery. An acknowledgement that the letter has been received will be sent, however it
remains the parent’s responsibility to ensure that an acknowledgement of safe receipt of
the letter is received. Please note that the original letter cannot be returned.
As priority under this category cannot be assumed, parents are strongly advised to name
three different preferences. Doing so will not mean that higher preferences are treated
with less consideration. Should priority not be given on the basis of the letter submitted,
the application will be considered against the remaining admission criteria, for example,
residency within the catchment area.
What happens if you apply after the deadline (out of
time and late applications)
To be treated as on time your completed application must be submitted by the national
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application deadline of 15 January 2024. Applying after the deadline can seriously
impact on the likelihood of a place being available at your preferred school.
On time applications close at 23:59 on 15 January 2024. If you need to apply after this
date, please apply using the Parent Portal, details of which can be found on the
admissions pages of the WSCC website. Free internet access is available at West Sussex
County Council libraries. If you cannot access the internet, please telephone 03330 142
903 to request a paper form and return it to your local West Sussex primary school to
forward onto admissions.
After the deadline of Monday 15 January 2024 any changes to your details or application
please fill in the Change of application details form available on the website as once the
deadline has past, we will not receive changes made to existing applications after this time.
If your application is received after the application deadline of Monday 15 January
2024 but between 16 January 2024 and 9 February 2024, it is out of time and while
your preferences will be processed they will considered after all the applications received
on time. Provided you have given an email address you will be notified of the outcome of
your application by email on 16 April 2024.
If your application is received on or after 10 February 2024 it is late, outside the
normal admissions round, and will not be processed until after 15 May 2024.
Therefore you will not receive an allocation on 16 April 2024.
Church voluntary aided schools, foundation schools and academies may deal with out of
time and late applications in a different way – you should contact any of these schools if
you make a preference for them after 15 January 2024, to establish how your application
will be considered.
How places are allocated
All schools have a Published Admission Number (PAN) and oversubscription criteria that
apply if there are more applications than places available. The PANs for all community,
controlled and church voluntary aided infant, primary schools and academies in West
Sussex are shown on pages 25-81.
The oversubscription criteria for all community and controlled infant and primary schools
in West Sussex are shown on page 83-84. The oversubscription criteria for church aided
and foundation schools and academies in West Sussex are available in Appendix 1 of this
booklet.
The full Admissions Policy is available either on the schools’ websites or from the
schools.
Places will be allocated at all infant and primary schools to comply with Infant Class Size
Legislation. This legislation restricts all Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes to a
maximum of 30 pupils with one qualified teacher. If the 30
th
child admitted is a twin (or
a child from a multiple birth) the other siblings may also be admitted to the school as
permitted exceptions.
All your preferences will be considered at the same time against the oversubscription
criteria applicable to the relevant school. In the case of oversubscription in any of the
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West Sussex County Council categories, priority is given to applicants who live nearest
the school (measured by a straight line from school to the child’s home address, using
Ordnance Survey data within the curtilage of the property). Other tie-breaks may apply
to church voluntary aided and foundation schools and academies.
All your preferences are equal and an admission authority cannot discriminate against an
application simply because the school was not named first on an application. Every school
that a parent names on their application is treated as if it were a separate application – each
one is equal– and the highest possible preference that can be met will be offered. At
allocation the Pupil Admissions Team determine which of the three preferences can and
cannot be met. If more than one preference can be met then the order the preferences were
listed on the application becomes relevant and a place is offered at the school listed as the
higher preference. More information for parents on the Equal Preference System is available
on request.
If you wish to discuss the implications of the order of your preferences please contact
the Pupil Admissions Team. We can only allocate a child one school place and any
subsequent application and offer will result in the original offer being withdrawn. Parents
should note that children are not automatically considered for their catchment school
and residing in a catchment area does not guarantee a place at the catchment school.
Parents are strongly encouraged to include their catchment school as one of their three
preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of the Pupil Admissions Team?
The role of the Pupil Admissions Team is to administer West Sussex County Council’s
coordinated admissions scheme, including the allocation of places at community and
voluntary controlled schools in accordance with the Council’s published admission policy.
The Team is able to offer advice and guidance to parents making an application for their
child. However, the Team is unable to:
• offer opinions on schools’ suitability and performance;
• arrange visits to schools;
• allocate places outside West Sussex County Council’s criteria or take account of
personal circumstances, outside of exceptional and compelling cases;
• change a child’s details (name or address) without written confirmation, by letter or
email, and acceptable supporting documentation where appropriate;
• investigate anonymous allegations regarding false addresses without sufficient
info
rmation. West Sussex County Council does treat the issue of using a false
address very seriously and any correspondence of this nature is dealt with
confidentially.
If you are dissatisfied with the service of the Pupil Admissions Team, in the first instance
please write to the Pupil Admissions Manager for the area, see page 98 and 100.
Complaints about schools should be referred to the headteacher or the school’s
Governing Body.
How likely is it that my preference will be met?
Please see the section on using your three preferences wisely and being realistic (under
‘Points to consider before submitting your three preferences’) on page 6-8. The less
priority you have under a school’s oversubscription criteria the less likely you are to be
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offered a place if that school has more applications than places. For the 2023 starting
school round 91.6% of parents who applied on time were offered their preferred school
and 98.6% were offered one of their three preferred schools.
The table on pages 25-81 gives details about the number of places offered and children
refused at each state-funded primary school in West Sussex for September 2023
admissions. This is only a guide because patterns of parental preference and the number
of pupils in the area vary from year to year. The outcome of your application cannot be
guaranteed. If you want further information about the previous patterns of admission to
your preferred schools, please contact the Pupil Admissions Team.
Where can I find out information about schools?
It is important that you do not base your preferences on other people’s opinions. Each
school has a prospectus and website which include details of the school’s policies,
uniform, the curriculum and teaching methods, term dates and school times as well as
other helpful information. You can obtain a copy of the prospectus from the school and
you are welcome to make an appointment to visit the school. School websites can be
accessed through the West Sussex County Council website. You can find links to school
OFSTED reports and Department for Education performance tables by going to
Government website
. This information s
hould also be available from the school or your
local library.
Schools may in
vite you to attend an open session and this invitation or receipt of a
prospectus should not be seen as an offer of a school place as all offers are made
through the Local Authority. Headteachers may confirm that they would be happy to
have your child in their school but again this is not an offer because all applications are
subject to the admission criteria.
Are West Sussex Infant and Junior Schools linked?
West Sussex infant and junior schools are linked (see the lists on pages 51 and 82). If a
starting school child will have a sibling at the linked junior school in September 2024,
then the starting school child has sibling priority for the infant school. Please note that it
is the parent’s responsibility to tell the Pupil Admissions Team about sibling links in their
application. When making the infant school application online tick the box ‘Sibling will
attend this school or the linked junior school in September 2024 and complete the
relevant section.
Please note that if you are applying for a Year 3 place for one child at the linked junior
sch
ool and a Reception place for a sibling at the linked infant school you must still advise
us of the sibling link on your younger child’s application even though an offer for the Year
3 place will not yet be confirmed. The Pupil Admissions Team will then check your
applications and ensure that the correct priority is given. If you do not advise us of the
sibling link on your application it may not be given and your younger child will be
disadvantaged. If you require any clarification on the process please contact the Pupil
Admissions Team who will be happy to advise you.
Can I ask for my child to go to any primary school in West Sussex?
You can express a preference for any of the primary schools listed. West Sussex County
Council makes every effort to meet parental preference but some schools receive more
applications than the number of places available. When this happens, the
oversubscription criteria are used to decide which children are offered a place. Please
also see the answer to the question ‘How likely is it that my preference will be met?’
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above for further information, and advice on using your three preferences wisely and
being realistic, on pages 6-8.
Schools are categorised as community, controlled, church aided (sometimes called
voluntary aided), foundation schools and academies. All community and voluntary
controlled schools have catchment areas and West Sussex County Council determine and
manage the admissions. You can check your catchment school by entering your postcode
on our website here
.
Many church voluntary aided schools, foundation schools, free schools and academies
also have catchment areas. In the case of church voluntary aided schools, the catchment
area may be defined in terms of parishes or deaneries while others may serve an even
wider area. For these schools, full details can be found in the school’s published
admission arrangements on their website. Decisions to offer a place at these schools are
made by the Governing Body or Academy Trust.
If you apply for a place for your child at a community or controlled school that is not
the catchment school for your address, you should note the following:
• the Council will not provide assistance with travel or related expenses to the school;
• it is less likely that places will be available at oversubscribed schools for any
brothers or sisters, should you wish them to attend at a later date;
• the tie break for oversubscribed schools, within any oversubscription
category, is the straight line distance from home to school.
Can I defer my child’s start at school?
By law, children must start their full-time education in the term following their fifth
birthday. In West Sussex your child may start either full or part-time in the September
following their fourth birthday. All applicants seeking admission during the academic year
commencing in September 2024 must apply by the deadline 15 January 2024.
When you have received the offer of a school place, you may wish to take the
opportu
nity to discuss the school’s induction arrangements and your child’s start date
with the school. You can defer admission until the start of the spring or summer term so
long as your child has not reached compulsory school age. However, you must inform
the school of this decision.
You may feel that starting school in September 2024 is too early for your child and would
prefer them to remain at a pre-school group, playgroup or in a nursery school. Should
your child attend school part-time as well as a nursery or playgroup part-time, your
Nursery Education Grant funding will automatically transfer to the school. This means
you will have to pay the full fees for the amount of time your child attends nursery, pre-
school or playgroup.
Should you choose to defer your child’s start until the term following their fifth birthday;
the school you have been offered will hold your child’s school place provided your child is
still joining the school in the reception year. If your child was born between 1 April 2020
and 31 August 2020 you can decide not to take up a school place until September 2025;
however a place will not be held in a Reception class and in most cases your child may
need to join Year 1 upon their admission to school. Parents wishing to defer to Year 1
must approach the Pupil Admission Team in May 2024 to apply for a place but should be
aware that a place may not be available in a local school. For further advice on this
matter, please contact the Pupil Admission Team.
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Can I delay starting school for my summer born child?
Parents wishing to educate their child outside of their normal age group are required to
make a request to West Sussex County Council. A statement of our policy and relevant
application form is available at: admission of children outside their normal year group
If your child is born between 1st April and 31st August 2020 they will become of
statutory school age in September 2025. The majority of parents of these summer born
children are happy for their child to start school in September 2024 following their 4th
birthday. However, some parents wish to request a delayed admission and apply to start
school in September 2025.
However, there is still no automatic right to a child being able to start in reception class
where that is not their normal age group. Parents therefore, should consider whether to
request admission out of the normal year group at all their preferred schools, rather than
just their first preference school.
The decision lies with the relevant admission authority. For community and controlled
schools this is West Sussex County Council, for an academy it is the academy trust and
for a foundation or voluntary aided school it is the governing body. In order for the
Council to make a decision, parents should complete the delayed entry application form
below before the closing date of 15 January 2024, and include any available evidence
from professionals detailing why there is a need for their child to start in the Reception
class the following year.
If a parent is applying for a school for which the Council is not the admissions authority
they must contact the school direct. If the request is agreed, evidence from the school at
the time of application will be required. One admission authority cannot be required to
honor a decision made by another admission authority on admission out of the normal
age group.
You must also complete an application, by 15 January 2024, for the admission of your
child for September 2024. This will ensure that you have secured a school place for
September 2024, which can be released later if the decision is made for your child to
delay entry until 2025.
If your application for delayed entry is agreed your child will not be allocated a place at a
school for 2024 (or any place already offered will be released) and you will need to make
a fresh application for a school place with those children starting school in September
2025. Parents should note that it will not be possible to apply online for a school place
outside of your child’s normal year of entry and you will need to contact the Pupil
Admissions Team to request a paper application form in the Autumn Term 2024. The
application will be considered in line with the published admission arrangements for the
school alongside all other applications for September 2025.
If your application for delayed entry is refused, your child must either take up the place
they have been offered for 2024 by the start of the summer term 2025 or you must
make an application for a Year 1 place in September 2025. Applications for Year 1 can be
made in June 2024 for a September start. Parents should be aware that if their preferred
school is full in Reception for 2024 it is unlikely that a place will be available in Year 1 in
September 2025.
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A separate application must be made for every child. Please note that sibling priority is
only given when a sibling is already attending the school, therefore twins and multiple
births do not give sibling priority to each other and their details should not be included
as siblings on an application. Where West Sussex County Council is the Admissions
Authority for the school and the last child to be offered a place is a twin, the other twin
will normally be admitted over the published admission number. For schools that are
their own admission authority please check their policy directly with the school.
What if my child has special educational needs?
The great majority of pupils with some form of special educational need participate fully in
mainstream schools, with help appropriate to their special needs. This includes most children
for whom the Council has issued an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
If your child has an EHCP, you have a right to make a request for a school and you
should already have been contacted by the Special Educational Needs Assessment Team
(SENAT). If not, please contact them using the contact details shown below. We try to
arrange school admissions for children with EHCPs earlier in the year than other pupils to
allow sufficient time to consider requests and for the necessary consultation process to
take place.
If your child is in the process of an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment, you
should still complete an application online with your mainstream school preferences. The
Council will let you know whether an EHCP will be made and if a draft EHCP is issued you
will be able to make a request for the school you would like your child to attend at that
time. On rare occasions, if school allocations overlap with your child being assessed for
an EHCP, you may receive an allocation from the Pupil Admissions Team which is
different to the school you were expecting.
Should this happen please contact SENAT for advice; your child will be offered the school
most appropriate to meet their needs.
Whilst we aim to meet parent requests where possible, it is the Council’s responsibility to
ensure placements are appropriate and are an efficient use of resources. Only children
with an EHCP/draft EHCP can apply for a place at a special school or a special support
centre attached to a mainstream school.
If your child has an EHCP/draft EHCP and you have any queries about the admission
process, please contact SENAT using the following telephone numbers:
SOUTH: Chichester, Bognor Regis, Midhurst, Petworth, Worthing, Steyning, Littlehampton,
Angmering, Shoreham, Portslade and Hove
Telephone: 0330 222 3120
Email: SENAT.South@westsussex.gov.uk
NORTH: Crawley, Horsham, Burgess Hill, Cuckfield, East Grinstead and Haywards
Heath Telephone: 0330 222 2722
Email: SENAT.Nor[email protected].uk
Please only contact SENAT if your child has an EHCP/draft EHCP; for all other
children admissions queries should be directed to the Pupil Admissions Team.
How do I apply to a church aided school or academy with a religious
character?
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You apply to a church voluntary aided school or academy with a religious character in
the same way as you apply for a community or voluntary controlled school, foundation
school or free school, i.e. you must complete an application through West Sussex County
Council and return it online (applicants from outside West Sussex should follow their
home Local Authority’s application process).
For church voluntary aided schools and academies with a religious character, if you wish
your application to be given priority on denominational grounds you must complete a
Supplementary Information Form (SIF) and return it direct to the school. SIFs are
available in Appendix 2 and can be obtained from the schools concerned. SIFs must be
returned to the church voluntary aided school or academy with a religious character by
the national application deadline which is 15 January 2024.
If I live outside West Sussex, how do I apply for a West Sussex
school?
Parents living in England outside of West Sussex can apply for a school in this
county but must do so by applying via their own Local Authority. This is the Local
Authority for the county or city in which you live (telephone numbers for neighboring
Local Authorities are at the back of this booklet).
You may wish to contact the Local Authority for your home to discuss the implications of
listing a West Sussex school as a preference. Your home Local Authority will let us know
about your application. Once decisions have been made we will inform your home Local
Authority and they will notify you on 16 April 2024. The oversubscription criteria for all
schools apply to all applicants, regardless of where they live.
Can I ask to go to a school outside West Sussex?
Parents living in West Sussex wishing to apply for a school place in another part of
England must still apply online from the West Sussex website listing their preference(s).
We will tell the appropriate Local Authority about your application but you may find it
helpful to contact them yourself to discuss your application (addresses and telephone
numbers for neighboring Local Authorities can be found at the back of this booklet).
Once decisions have been made the appropriate Local Authority will let us know and we
will notify you on 16 April 2024.
Can I make alternative arrangements for my child’s education?
You may decide to educate your child yourself at home. This is called Elective Home
Education. It is important that the Pupil Admissions Team is aware of your plans, so that
a place is not allocated unnecessarily for your child. Please confirm these alternative
arrangements to the Pupil Admissions Team in writing. Your child will not then be
allocated a school place. Please do not list Elective Home Education as a preference on an
application as it will be disregarded and a school place offered. Please note that if you
choose to educate your child yourself you do not receive any additional priority for a
school place should you wish to apply at a later date.
Information regarding home education is available from West Sussex County Council’s
Elective Home Education Team on 0330 222 3300 or by e-mailing
ehe@westsussex.gov.uk.
My child will be attending an independent school – do I still need to
complete an application?
If you have received a confirmed offer of a place for your child at an independent school
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please confirm these arrangements to the Pupil Admissions Team in writing. Your child
will not then be offered a state-funded school place. If your application to an
independent school is still being considered and a place is yet to be formally offered, we
recommend that you make an application online expressing three preferences for
maintained schools in order to ensure your child has a school place for September 2023.
If you are uncertain about your pending application to an independent school and would
like further advice on making your application, please contact the Pupil Admissions Team
for guidance. Please do not list an independent school as a preference on an application
as it will be disregarded and a state school place offered.
Can I change my preference?
Before the national closing date of 15 January 2024 you can amend your preferences
by logging back into your online application. You must re-submit your application
every time you click edit your child’s details or you make a change to your
preferences. Only your last submitted preferences, prior to the deadline, will be
considered in the allocation.
After the deadline has passed you cannot change your preferences unless there is a
genuin
e unforeseeable reason for you needing to do so, for example, if a sibling has
moved schools. Evidence of the change will be required before the processing deadline of
9 February 2024 for the Pupil Admissions Team to amend your preferences and any other
relevant information linked to your application.
Parents wishing to change their preferences after the deadline without a genuine
unforeseeable reason cannot submit new preferences until after the allocation date. At
that time parents should complete a new application through our website. Changes of
preference in this instance are outside the normal admissions round, and along with late
applications, will not be processed until after 15 May 2024.
How will I hear the outcome of my application?
If you apply on or before 9 February 2024, and supply an email address, you will be sent
an email on allocation day 16 April 2024 to confirm the outcome of your application. It is
therefore important that you use an email account you will have access to on allocation
day. Parents who do not supply an email address will receive a letter, which is sent by
2
nd
class post on allocation day, with the outcome of their application.
If you apply on or after 10 February 2024 you will be notified of the outcome of your
application after 15 May 2024.
Parents will not be notified of the outcome of their application over the telephone and
applicants unable to access email accounts used in an application must request their
allocation result be issued by letter which will be sent by 2
nd
class post.
What happens after allocation?
The majority of parents in West Sussex will receive an offer of a school place at a school
they expressed a preference for. For children starting school for the first time, the school
offered will ask you to accept the place and provide a copy of your council tax bill as
proof of your address and a copy of the birth certificate. Accepting the place offered
does not affect your right of appeal or to be on the waiting list for any school
you have been refused. If your address has or will be changing you must notify the
Pupil Admissions Team without delay. The Headteacher of the school your child has been
allocated will contact you to confirm the school’s induction arrangements.
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Different arrangements may apply for parents being offered school places in other Local
Authority areas. If you have been offered a school in another Local Authority area you
should contact the school to confirm the necessary arrangements for entry to the school.
Parents wishing to add or change preferences on their application can do so after the
allocation date by submitting either an electronic late application form through our
website or by completing a paper form. When doing so parents should clarify the order of
the new preferences and any previous ones. Changes of preference in this instance are
outside the normal admissions round, and along with late applications, will not be
processed until after 15 May 2024.
What can I do if I am not offered a place at the school I wanted?
If we cannot offer your child a place at any of your preferred schools, we will offer a
place at your catchment school (if you have one) if availability allows or, if your
catchment school is full, you will be offered a place at the nearest school to your home
address with a place available. (This only applies to children resident in West Sussex. If
you live in another Local Authority’s area they will offer you a place at one of their
schools, if your preferences cannot be met). For this reason we always advise parents to
include their child’s catchment school as one of their three preferences. If you are
unhappy with the school you have been offered the Pupil Admissions Team can tell you
which alternative schools have places available but you should be aware these may be
further from your home than the offer you currently have. Please note that we have a
statutory obligation to offer your child a school place and, therefore, we will not
withdraw the place offered until we receive written confirmation, by letter or email, of
the alternative arrangements you have made for your child’s education once they reach
statutory school age.
Can I appeal?
You have the right to appeal against the decision not to offer a place at any of your
preferred schools. All appeals are heard by an independent panel. If you have been
refused a place in West Sussex at your preferred school(s) in writing, you can access an
online appeal form and details of the appeals process at make an admissions appeal
. If
you require a paper form you can ring 03330 142 903 to request one. If you decide to
appeal, you will receive advance notice of the hearing date. You will be invited to attend
the appeal and you may take someone with you for support. The hearing will be
conducted as informally as possible and you will have the opportunity to put forward
your case and ask questions.
For Reception, Year
1 and Year 2, the right of appeal is restricted by law due to Infant
Class Size legislation. Where classes are organised in these year groups in classes of 30
pupils, you could only be successful if you could prove that:
a) the admission arrangements were inc
orrectly applied in your case and your child
should have been offered a place or
b) the child would have been offered a place if the arrangements had not been
contrary to mandatory provisions in the School Admissions Code or the law or
c) the admission authority acted unreasonably – that is, the decision made was
perverse and would not have been made by a reasonable authority.
If your appeal is refused, the Local Authority or Admissions Authority (at an academy,
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further application or appeal for a place at the same school, in the same academic year,
unless there is a significant material change in your circumstances or those of the
school.
Please note that appealing for a school place does not give priority on a waiting list. If
you were refused a school place outside of West Sussex then you need to contact the
Admissions Authority for the school refused for information on their appeal process.
Will my child’s name be added to the waiting list?
If your child was refused a place in writing at a West Sussex school they will automatically
be added to the waiting list for that school.
Waiting lists are set-up 20
school days after the allocation date and for community and
controlled schools will be held until the end of the academic year applied for. If you wish
your child to be on the waiting list for a community or controlled school for the following
academic year then you must submit a new application after 20 May of the academic
year originally applied for. For example, if you apply for Year R at a community or
controlled school for September 2024, unless offered a place, your child would remain on
the Year R waiting list until July 2025. If you wish your child to be on the waiting list for
Year 1 you must make an In Year application for a Year 1 place after 20 May 2025.
Applications for September are processed from 1 June. It is the parent’s responsibility to
make an application for community and controlled schools the following academic year –
reminders will not be sent. For community and controlled schools you must make a new
application for each academic year you wish your child to remain on the waiting list as
this triggers a new right of appeal for the new year group. If you have been refused a
place at an Academy, Church Aided or Free School the waiting list will be held by the
Admissions Team until September, when it will be passed to the school. From September
you should contact the school directly regarding their management of the list. If you
were refused a school place outside of West Sussex you need to contact the Admission
Authority for the school refused for information on their waiting list procedure.
All waiting lists are held in accordance with the School Admissions Code as required by the
Depart
ment for Education. For example waiting lists must reflect the over-subscription
criteria used at allocation and it is prohibited to prioritise lists using a date order. The
oversubscription criteria for all Community and Controlled schools in West Sussex are
shown on page 83. The oversubscription criteria for church aided and foundation schools
and academies in West Sussex are shown in Appendix 1 of this booklet and are also
available on the schools’ websites or from the schools. For Community and Controlled
schools, within each criterion waiting list positions are ordered by straight line distance to
the school, the nearest having higher priority. If a place becomes available following the
allocation it will be offered to the child at the top of the waiting list at that time.
What happens if my child can be offered a place from the waiting list?
If a place becomes available from a waiting list, you will be contacted using the information
in your application. If we do not receive a reply from you within 5 working days of trying to
contact you, your child’s name will be removed from the waiting list and the place will be
reallocated to the next child on that list. You may wish to provide additional contact
information in order to ensure you can be contacted promptly in the event of a place
becoming available. When doing so please ensure you consider your access to that route
of contact i.e. can you access your emails whilst on holiday.
You should note we do not rank children on waiting lists until a place actually becomes
available. At that time waiting lists are reviewed in accordance with the relevant school’s
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over subscription criteria. The available place is then offered to the child at the top of the
list at that time. The Admissions Team will only contact you regarding a waiting list if a
place becomes available that can be offered to your child. We are unable to give any
indication as to the likelihood of a place becoming available as spaces can only be allocated
if children withdraw from a school’s intake list.
For this reason we would ask that you do not contact the Pupil Admissions Team
regarding waiting list positions. Should you decide that you no longer want your child’s
name on a list please notify us as this will help prevent unnecessary delays in reallocating
spaces should they become available. The team may contact parents as the academic year
progresses to confirm if they wish their child’s name to remain on a waiting list. This is to
ensure the smooth operation of the lists and to avoid delays in allocating places should
they become available.
Unless you are advised of an alternative school place, you should assume the place offer
made for your child remains available and liaise with the school regarding their intake
arrangements when they make contact with you.
Can I appeal for or put my child on a waiting list for a school that wasn’t
one of my original preferences?
If you wish to appeal or have your child placed on a waiting list for a school that was not
one of your original preferences, you must first make an application for that school by
completing an application form available online or calling 03330 142 903. Only when you
have been refused a place in writing can you appeal and your child will be placed on the
waiting list. Late applications are automatically added to the waiting list and we will confirm
this when we write to you refusing you a place at the school.
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Contact List for all Primary Schools in the West Sussex Northern Area;
including Academies, Church Voluntary Aided Schools, Community and
Voluntary Controlled Schools, Foundation Schools and Free Schools.
• Map of the North/South areas is on page 100 of this booklet
• South area schools are listed on pages 52-81
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Albourne CE Primary
Ms F Keeling
The Street
Albourne
Hassocks,
BN6 9DH
(01273) 832003
office@albournecep.co.uk
www.albournecep.co.uk
3060
Academy
4-11
NO SIF
169
30
25
26
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Ardingly
St Peter’s CE Primary
Mr J Savage
Holmans
Ardingly
RH17 6UQ
(01444) 892314
office@st-peters.school
www.st-peters-sch.uk
3050
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
NO SIF
101
20
13
15
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place,
including those whose
preferences for other
schools couldn’t be
offered where this was
either their catchment
school or nearest with a
place available.
N/A
Balcombe CE Primary
Mrs W Millbanks
London Road
Balcombe,
Haywards Heath
RH17 6HS
(01444) 811403
office@balcombeschool.co.uk
www.balcombeschool.co.uk
3051
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
NO SIF
137
20
18
19
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place,
including those whose
preferences for other
schools couldn’t be
offered where this was
either their catchment
school or nearest with a
place available.
N/A
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Barns Green Primary
Mrs T Newbold
The Hordens
Barns Green
Horsham
RH13 0PJ
(01403) 730614
www.barnsgreen.org.uk
2038
Community
4-11
NO SIF
137
20
24
20
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 - 0
Criteria 3 - 0
Criteria 4 - 0
Criteria 5 - 13
Criteria 6 - 0
Criteria 7 - 0
Criteria 8 - 7
Criteria: 8
Distance: 3610.1
Billingshurst Primary
Miss H Williamson
Station Road
Billingshurst
RH14 9RE
(01403) 782789
www.billingshurstprimary.org.uk
3376
Community
4-11
NO SIF
612
90
92
90
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 1
Criteria 2 - 0
Criteria 3 - 0
Criteria 4 - 40
Criteria 5 - 49
Criteria 6 - 0
Criteria 7 - 0
Criteria 8 - 0
Criteria: 5
Distance: 1221.24
Bolney CE Primary
Ms E Lofthouse
Church Lane
Bolney
Haywards Heath
RH17 5QP
(01444) 881352
www.bolneyschool.org.uk
3052
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
NO SIF
100
16
14
14
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Broadbridge Heath
Shelley Primary
Mrs K Fitzscott
Wickhurst Lane
Broadbridge Heath
Horsham
RH12 3LU
(01403) 265343
www.shelleyprimary.school
2010
Community
4-11
NO SIF
419
60
63
60
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 - 0
Criteria 3 - 0
Criteria 4 - 30
Criteria 5 - 30
Criteria 6 - 0
Criteria 7 - 0
Criteria 8 - 0
Criteria: 5
Distance: 827.33
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Burgess Hill
Birchwood Grove Community Primary
Miss S White
Birchwood Grove Road
Burgess Hill
RH15 0DP
(01444) 242209
www.birchwoodgrove.org.uk
2219
Community
4-11
NO SIF
413
60
66
60
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 - 0
Criteria 3 - 0
Criteria 4 - 11
Criteria 5 - 16
Criteria 6 - 10
Criteria 7 - 0
Criteria 8 - 23
Criteria: 8
Distance: 1601.7
Burgess Hill
Gattons Infant (The)
Mrs S Gospel
Royal George Road
Burgess Hill
RH15 9SL
(01444) 235071
office@thegattons.co.uk
www.thegattons.co.uk
2214
Community
4-7
NO SIF
253
90
77
77
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Burgess Hill
London Meed Community Primary
Mrs N Langtree
Chanctonbury Road
Burgess Hill
RH15 9YQ
(01444) 232336
www.londonmeedprimary.co.uk
2202
Community
4-11
NO SIF
402
60
46
46
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Burgess Hill
Manor Field Primary
Miss D Bailey
Junction Road
Burgess Hill
RH15 0PZ
(01444) 233368
[email protected]-sussex.sch.uk
www.manorfieldschool.org
2201
Community
4-11
NO SIF
467
90
43
51
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place,
including those whose
preferences for other
schools couldn’t be
offered where this was
either their catchment
school or nearest with a
place available.
N/A
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Burgess Hill
Sheddingdean Community Primary
Mrs H Riley
Petworth Drive
Burgess Hill
RH15 8JT
(01444) 246532
office@sheddingdean.co.uk
www.sheddingdeanschool.org.uk
2235
Community
4-11
NO SIF
203
30
36
30
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 - 0
Criteria 3 - 0
Criteria 4 - 4
Criteria 5 - 10
Criteria 6 - 6
Criteria 7 - 0
Criteria 8 - 10
Criteria: 8
Distance: 786.67
Burgess Hill
St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary
Mrs N McCarthy
School Close
Queen Elizabeth Avenue
Burgess Hill
RH15 9RJ
(01444) 235254
www.st-wilfrids-burgesshill.w-sussex.sch.uk
3357
Church
Voluntary Aided
4-11
YES SIF
420
60
56
56
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Colgate Primary
Mrs R Winn
Blackhouse Road
Colgate
Horsham
RH13 6HS
(01293) 851254
www.colgate.eschools.co.uk/website
2015
Community
4-11
NO SIF
139
20
41
20
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 – 0
Criteria 3 – 0
Criteria 4 – 3
Criteria 5 – 3
Criteria 6 – 7
Criteria 7 – 0
Criteria 8 – 7
Criteria: 8
Distance: 2116.04
Coolham
William Penn Primary
Mr S Kear
Brooks Green Road
Coolham
Horsham,
RH13 8GR
(01403) 741274
office@williampenn.co.uk
www.williampenn.co.uk
3042
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
NO SIF
97
15
17
15
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 - 0
Criteria 3 - 0
Criteria 4 - 0
Criteria 5 - 4
Criteria 6 - 2
Criteria 7 - 0
Criteria 8 - 9
Criteria: 8
Distance: 6315.86
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Copthorne
Fairway Infant
Miss E Singleton
Fairway
Copthorne
Crawley
RH10 3QD
(01342) 713691
www.fairwayinfant.co.uk
2218
Community
4-7
NO SIF
172
60
54
55
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place,
including any who
applied late and those
whose preferences for
other schools couldn’t be
offered where this was
either their catchment
school or nearest with a
place available.
N/A
Cowfold
St Peter’s CE Primary
Mr G Kolter
Potters Green
Station Road
Cowfold
Horsham
RH13 8QZ
(01403) 864365
head@stpeterscowfold.uk
www.stpetersce.eschools.co.uk
3309
Church
Voluntary Aided
4-11
YES SIF
99
20
13
13
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Crawley
Bewbush Academy (The)
Miss L Cooper
Dorsten Square
Bewbush
Crawley
RH11 8XW
(01293) 534897
office@bewbush-tkat.org
www.bewbush-tkat.org
2004
Academy
4-11
NO SIF
545
90
61
64
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Crawley
Broadfield Primary Academy
Mrs S Markham
Vulcan Close
Broadfield
Crawley
RH11 9PD
(01293) 406940
office@bpa-tkat.org
www.bpa-tkat.org
2017
Academy
4-11
NO SIF
483
90
77
90
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Crawley
Brook Infant School
Mrs S Cox
Salterns Road
Maidenbower
Crawley
RH10 7JE
(01293) 886521
www.brookinfant.school
2254
Community
4-7
NO SIF
179
60
70
60
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Crawley
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy
Mrs M Powys
Anderson Road
Tilgate
Crawley
RH10 5EA
(01293) 525596
www.desmondandersonprimaryacademy.org.uk
2244
Academy
4-11
NO SIF
397
60
67
60
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Crawley
Forge Wood Primary School
Mrs K Holman
Somerley Drive
Crawley
RH10 3SW
(01293) 850651
www.forgewoodschool.org
2021
Academy
4-11
YES SIF
390
60
105
60
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Crawley
Gatwick School (The)
Mr D Marillat
23 Gatwick Road
Crawley
RH10 9TP
(01293) 538779
www.thegatwickschool. org.uk
4011
Free School
4-16
YES SIF
328
60
23
27
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Crawley
Gossops Green Primary
Mrs S Dunne
Kidborough Road
Gossops Green
Crawley
RH11 8HW
(01293) 525449
office@gossopsgreen.org.uk
www.gossopsgreen.org.uk
3361
Academy
4-11
NO SIF
586
90
76
76
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Crawley
Hilltop Primary
Mr R Farndon and Ms A McNiven (Co-Heads)
Ditchling Hill
Southgate
Crawley
RH11 8QL
(01293) 534314
office@hilltop-tkat.org
www.hilltop-tkat.org
3363
Academy
4-11
NO SIF
601
90
80
84
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Crawley
Langley Green Primary
Mrs A Wallis
Stagelands
Langley Green
Crawley
RH11 7PF
(01293) 525675
www.langleygreenprimary.co.uk
3358
Community
4-11
NO SIF
412
60
64
60
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 - 0
Criteria 3 - 0
Criteria 4 - 27
Criteria 5 - 26
Criteria 6 - 2
Criteria 7 - 0
Criteria 8 - 5
Criteria: 8
Distance: 1358.6
Crawley
Maidenbower Infant
Mrs L Roberts
Harvest Road
Maidenbower
Crawley
RH10 7RA
(01293) 886324
[email protected]-sussex.sch.uk
www.maidenbowerinfantschool.org.uk
2240
Community
4-7
NO SIF
260
90
87
87
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Crawley
Mill Primary Academy (The)
Mrs S Gosden
Ifield Drive
Ifield
Crawley
RH11 0EL
(01293) 571893
office@themill-tkat.org
www.millprimary.w-sussex.sch.uk
2020
Academy
4-11
NO SIF
555
90
68
69
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Crawley
Milton Mount Primary
Mrs A Holmes
Grattons Drive
Pound Hill
Crawley
RH10 3AG
(01293) 537158
www.miltonmount.co.uk
2176
Academy
4-11
YES SIF
626
90
98
90
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Crawley
Northgate Primary
Mrs A Harrison
Green Lane
Northgate
Crawley
RH10 8DX
(01293) 526737
[email protected]-sussex.sch.uk
www.northgate.w-sussex.sch.uk
3364
Community
4-11
NO SIF
614
90
64
66
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place,
including any who
applied late and those
whose preferences for
other schools couldn’t be
offered where this was
either their catchment
school or nearest with a
place available.
N/A
Crawley
Oaks Primary (The)
Mr G Mainwaring
Loppets Road
Tilgate
Crawley
RH10 5DP
(01293) 527473
office@oaks-tkat.org
www.oaks-tkat.org
2250
Academy
4-11
NO SIF
401
60
69
60
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Crawley
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary
Mr T Melia
Hare Lane
Langley Green
Crawley
RH11 7PZ
(01293) 526057
www.olqoh.com
3338
Church
Voluntary Aided
4-11
YES SIF
420
60
93
60
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Crawley
Pound Hill Infant Academy
Mr T Jordan
Crawley Lane
Pound Hill
Crawley
RH10 7EB
(01293) 873975
www.poundhillinfantacademy.org.uk
2150
Academy
4-7
YES SIF
271
90
97
90
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Crawley
Seymour Primary
Ms C Collins & Ms E Eardley (Co-Heads)
Seymour Road
Broadfield
Crawley
RH11 9ES
(01293) 533198
office@seymour-tkat.org
www.seymour-tkat.org
2139
Academy
4-11
NO SIF
483
60
54
60
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Crawley
Southgate Primary
Miss C Taylor
Barrington Road
Southgate
Crawley
RH10 6DG
(01293) 525966
office@southgateprimary.co.uk
www.southgateprimary.co.uk
2047
Academy
4-11
YES SIF
311
30
31
30
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Crawley
St Andrew’s CE Primary
Mrs J Wise
Weald Drive
Furnace Green
Crawley
RH10 6NU
(01293) 529006
www.st-andrews-school.co.uk
3341
Church
Voluntary Aided
4-11
YES SIF
208
30
31
30
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Crawley
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary
Mrs S Winton
Southgate Drive
Southgate
Crawley
RH10 6HD
(01293) 521009
3340
Church
Voluntary Aided
4-11
YES SIF
422
60
77
60
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Crawley
St Margaret’s CE Primary
Mrs J Hine
The Mardens
Ifield
Crawley
RH11 0AQ
(01293) 521077
office@st-margaretsifield.w-sussex.sch.uk
www.st-margaretsifield.w-sussex.sch.uk
3335
Church
Voluntary Aided
4-11
YES SIF
420
60
56
56
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Crawley
Three Bridges Primary
Mrs T Emberson
Gales Place
Three Bridges
Crawley
RH10 1QG
(01293) 524076
Lower Site:
www.threebridgesprimary school.co.uk
2153
Community
4-11
NO SIF
623
90
81
83
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place,
including any who
applied late and those
whose preferences for
other schools couldn’t be
offered where this was
either their catchment
school or nearest with a
place available
N/A
Crawley
Waterfield Primary
Dr H Hope
Waterfield Gardens
Bewbush
RH11 8RA
(01293) 548014
www.waterfieldprimary.org.uk
2230
Academy
4-11
NO SIF
355
60
44
46
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Crawley
West Green Primary
Mrs S Chapman (Acting)
West Green Drive
West Green
Crawley
RH11 7EL
(01293) 526679
www.westgreenprimary.com
2018
Community
4-11
NO SIF
206
30
44
30
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 - 0
Criteria 3 - 0
Criteria 4 - 11
Criteria 5 - 19
Criteria 6 - 0
Criteria 7 - 0
Criteria 8 - 0
Criteria: 5
Distance: 547.97
Crawley Down Village CE Primary
Mr O Burcombe
Hophurst Drive
Crawley Down
Crawley
RH10 4XA
(01342) 713292
www.crawleydownschool.com
3366
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
NO SIF
403
60
46
46
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Cuckfield
Holy Trinity CE (Aided) Primary
Mrs A MacGregor
Glebe Road
Cuckfield
Haywards Heath
RH17 5BQ
(01444) 454295
www.holytrinity-cuckfield.w-sussex.sch.uk
3350
Church
Voluntary Aided
4-11
YES SIF
417
60
54
60
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
East Grinstead
Ashurst Wood Primary
Mrs L Hobby
School Lane
Ashurst Wood
East Grinstead
RH19 3QW
(01342) 822584
www.ashurstwoodprimary.co.uk
2200
Community
4-11
NO SIF
130
20
25
20
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 - 0
Criteria 3 - 0
Criteria 4 - 7
Criteria 5 - 9
Criteria 6 - 4
Criteria 7 - 0
Criteria 8 - 0
Criteria: 6
Distance: 14081.51
East Grinstead
Baldwins Hill Primary
Miss J Dabell
Lowdells Lane
East Grinstead
RH19 2AP
(01342) 321572
www.baldwinshillprimaryschool.co.uk
2247
Academy
4-11
NO SIF
175
30
20
22
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
East Grinstead
Blackwell Primary
Mrs S Martin
Blackwell Farm Road
East Grinstead
RH19 3JL
(01342) 323906
www.blackwellprimaryschool.co.uk
2057
Academy
4-11
NO SIF
328
60
29
32
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
East Grinstead
Estcots Primary
Mrs R Brock
Bourg de Peage Avenue
East Grinstead
RH19 3TY
(01342) 327473
office@estcots.co.uk
www.estcots.co.uk
2220
Community
4-11
NO SIF
419
60
70
60
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 - 0
Criteria 3 - 0
Criteria 4 - 20
Criteria 5 - 25
Criteria 6 - 9
Criteria 7 - 0
Criteria 8 - 6
Criteria: 8
Distance: 1121.98
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
East Grinstead
Halsford Park Primary
Mrs C Spencer
Manor Road
East Grinstead
RH19 1LR
(01342) 324643
www.halsfordparkprimaryschool.co.uk
2210
Academy
4-11
NO SIF
419
60
64
60
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
East Grinstead
Meads Primary (The)
Miss N Essex
Mill Way
East Grinstead
RH19 4DD
(01342) 322905
office@meads.w-sussex.sch.uk
www.meads.w-sussex.sch.uk
2242
Community
4-11
NO SIF
299
45
38
38
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
East Grinstead
St Mary’s CE Primary
Miss R Thorne
Windmill Lane
East Grinstead
RH19 2DS
(01342) 323858
office@stmaryseg.co.uk
www.stmaryseg.co.uk
3351
Church
Voluntary Aided
4-11
YES SIF
204
30
33
30
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
East Grinstead
St Peter’s Catholic Primary
Mrs M J Claffey
Chapmans Lane
East Grinstead
RH19 1JB
(01342) 321985
office@stpeterseg.co.uk
www.stpeterseastgrinstead.co.uk
3356
Church
Voluntary Aided
4-11
YES SIF
202
30
27
29
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Handcross Primary
Mrs S Bondonno
London Road
Handcross
Haywards Heath
RH17 6HB
(01444 400291)
office@handcross.w-sussex.sch.uk
www.handcross.w-sussex.sch.uk
2205
Community
4-11
NO SIF
207
30
66
30
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 - 0
Criteria 3 - 0
Criteria 4 - 10
Criteria 5 - 20
Criteria 6 - 0
Criteria 7 - 0
Criteria 8 - 0
Criteria: 5
Distance: 1113.68
Hassocks Infant
Mr A Bates-Holland
Chancellors Park
Hassocks
BN6 8EY
(01273) 842549
Office@hassocksis.com
www.hassocks.w-sussex.sch.uk
2206
Community
4-7
NO SIF
270
90
96
90
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 - 0
Criteria 3 - 0
Criteria 4 - 37
Criteria 5 - 52
Criteria 6 - 1
Criteria 7 - 0
Criteria 8 - 0
Criteria: 6
Distance: 2299.24
Haywards Heath
Bolnore Village Primary
Mrs T Taylor
Updown Hill
Bolnore Village
Haywards Heath
RH16 4GD
(01444) 456715
www.bolnorevillageprimary.org.uk
3372
Foundation
4-11
NO SIF
420
60
93
60
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Haywards Heath
Harlands Primary
Mr D McKeown-Webster
Penland Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 1PJ
(01444) 450782
www.harlandsprimaryschool.org
2212
Academy
4-11
NO SIF
451
60
78
89
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Haywards Heath
Northlands Wood Primary Academy
Mr M Sears
Beech Hill
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 3RX
(01444) 455653
www.northlandswood.co.uk
2223
Academy
4-11
NO SIF
420
60
95
60
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Haywards Heath
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary
Mrs C Walker
Hazelgrove Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 3PQ
(01444) 452584
office@stjosephshh.org.uk
www.stjosephshh.org.uk
3355
Academy
4-11
YES SIF
420
60
78
60
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Haywards Heath
St Wilfrid’s CE Primary
Mr S Hateley
Eastern Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 3NL
(01444) 413707
office@stwilfrids-hh.school
www.stwilfrids-hh.school
3352
Academy
4-11
YES SIF
404
60
72
60
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Haywards Heath
Warden Park Primary Academy
Mrs E Brodie
New England Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 3JR
(01444) 451264
www.wardenparkprimary.co.uk
2001
Academy
4-11
NO SIF
416
60
73
60
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Horsham
All Saints CE Primary
Mrs A Andrews
Tylden Way
Horsham
RH12 5JB
(01403) 270460
admin@allsaintshorsham.school
www.allsaints.w-sussex.sch.uk
2259
Church
Voluntary Aided
4-11
YES SIF
201
30
18
18
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Horsham
Arunside Primary
Mrs D Jagger
Blackbridge Lane
Horsham
RH12 1RR
(01403) 263919
https://arunside.school
2124
Community
4-11
NO SIF
411
60
86
61
(the last child
offered was a
twin)
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 2
Criteria 2 - 0
Criteria 3 - 0
Criteria 4 - 24
Criteria 5 - 35
Criteria 6 - 0
Criteria 7 - 0
Criteria 8 - 0
Criteria: 5
Distance: 1086.81
Horsham
Bohunt School Horsham
Ms G Ayling
Bailey Road
Horsham
RH12 6AP
(01403) 627430
enquiries@bohunthorsham.com
www.bohunthorsham.com
4014
Academy
(Free school)
4-11
No SIF
Primary phase
opening in
2024
30
Primary phase
opening in
2024
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Horsham
Heron Way Primary
Mr J Crump
Heron Way
Horsham
RH13 6DJ
(01403) 261944
www.heronway.w-sussex.sch.uk
2133
Community
4-11
NO SIF
417
60
86
60
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 - 0
Criteria 3 - 0
Criteria 4 - 24
Criteria 5 - 27
Criteria 6 - 9
Criteria 7 - 0
Criteria 8 - 0
Criteria: 6
Distance: 4391.57
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Horsham
Holbrook Primary
Mr I Holmes
Holbrook School Lane
Horsham
RH12 5PP
(01403) 272500
www.holbrookschool.co.uk
2243
Community
4-11
NO SIF
413
60
58
58
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place,
including those who
applied late
N/A
Horsham
Kilnwood Vale Primary School
Miss J Newton
Calvert Link
Faygate
Horsham
RH12 0BZ
(01403) 288263
www.kilnwoodvaleschool.org
2056
Free School
4-11
YES SIF
223
60
75
60
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Horsham
Kingslea Primary
Mr A Conway
Kings Road
Horsham
RH13 5PS
(01403) 254282
www.kingslea.w-sussex.sch.uk
3365
Community
4-11
NO SIF
428
60
106
60
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 - 0
Criteria 3 - 0
Criteria 4 - 16
Criteria 5 - 44
Criteria 6 - 0
Criteria 7 - 0
Criteria 8 - 0
Criteria: 5
Distance: 1102.47
Horsham
Leechpool Primary
Mrs N Davenport
Leechpool Lane
Horsham
RH13 6AG
(01403) 210233
[email protected]-sussex.sch.uk
www.leechpoolprimaryschool.co.uk
2182
Community
4-11
NO SIF
419
60
66
60
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 2
Criteria 2 - 0
Criteria 3 - 0
Criteria 4 - 11
Criteria 5 - 16
Criteria 6 - 5
Criteria 7 - 0
Criteria 8 - 26
Criteria: 8
Distance: 4087.62
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Horsham
Littlehaven Infant
Miss S Cox
Hawkesbourne Road
Horsham
RH12 4EH
(01403) 260608
www.littlehaven.w-sussex.sch.uk
2037
Community
4-7
NO SIF
96
30
25
28
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place
and
those whose preferences
for other schools
couldn’t be offered
where this was either
their catchment school
or nearest with a place
available
N/A
Horsham
North Heath Community Primary
Mr M J Gildea
Erica Way
Horsham
RH12 5XL
(01403) 254790
www.northheathprimary.co.uk
2225
Community
4-11
NO SIF
401
60
46
46
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place
N/A
Horsham
St John’s Catholic Primary
Mrs F Farr
Blackbridge Lane
Horsham
RH12 1RR
(01403) 265447
www.stjohnshorsham.school
3331
Church
Voluntary Aided
4-11
YES SIF
210
30
28
28
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Horsham
St Mary’s CE Primary
Mrs E McLaughlin
Normandy
Horsham
RH12 1JL
(01403) 265999
www.stmarysschoolhorsham.co.uk
3315
Church
Voluntary Aided
4-11
YES SIF
204
30
27
27
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Horsham
St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary
Mrs U Hargrave
Lambs Farm Road
Horsham
RH12 4LP
(01403) 252357
office@strobertsouthwell.co.uk
www.strobertsouthwellhorsham.co.uk
3349
Church
Voluntary Aided
4-11
YES SIF
208
30
25
26
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Horsham
Trafalgar Community Infant
Miss F Hickie
Victory Road
Horsham
RH12 2JF
(01403) 254925
www.trafalgar.eschools.co.uk
2035
Community
4-7
NO SIF
238
90
69
70
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place,
including those whose
preferences for other
schools couldn’t be
offered where this was
either their catchment
school or nearest with a
place available.
N/A
Horsted Keynes
St Giles CE Primary
Exec Head Mr J Savage
Head of School Mrs A Coulson
Church Lane
Horsted Keynes
Haywards Heath
RH17 7AY
(01825) 790240
www.st-giles.w-sussex.sch.uk
3353
Church
Voluntary Aided
4-11
YES SIF
119
20
21
20
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Hurstpierpoint
St Lawrence CE Primary
Mrs M Brand
Trinity Road
Hurstpierpoint
BN6 9UY
(01273) 833229
office@stlawrencehurst.co.uk
www.stlawrencehurst.co.uk
3354
Academy
4-11
YES SIF
594
90
68
68
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Lindfield
Blackthorns Primary Academy
Mr M Still
3 Blackthorns Close
Lindfield
Haywards Heath
RH16 2UA
(01444) 454866
office@blackthornsprimaryacademy.org.uk
www.blackthornsprimaryacademy.org.uk
2221
Academy
4-11
YES SIF
213
30
56
30
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Lindfield
Lindfield Primary Academy
Mr M Still
School Lan
Lindfield
Haywards Heath
RH16 2DX
(01444) 482524
www.lindfieldprimaryacademy.org.uk
2257
Academy
4-11
YES SIF
654
90
148
90
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Lower Beeding
Holy Trinity CE Primary
Mrs T Bishop
Church Close
Lower Beeding
Horsham
RH13 6NS
(01403) 891263
www.htlb.school
3022
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
NO SIF
92
13
19
13
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 – 0
Criteria 3 – 0
Criteria 4 – 6
Criteria 5 – 7
Criteria 6 – 0
Criteria 7 – 0
Criteria 8 – 0
Criteria: 5
Distance: 2805.05
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Loxwood Primary
Miss F Dowley
Nicholsfield
Loxwood
Billingshurst
RH14 0SR
(01403) 752207
www.loxwoodschool.com
2046
Community
4-11
NO SIF
196
30
26
27
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place,
including those whose
preferences for other
schools couldn’t be
offered where this was
either their catchment
school or nearest with a
place available.
N/A
Nuthurst
St Andrew’s CE Primary
Mr N Golbey
Nuthurst Street
Nuthurst
Horsham
RH13 6LH
(01403) 891286
office@standrewsnuthurst.co.uk
www.st-andrews-horsham.w-sussex.sch.uk
3317
Church
Voluntary Aided
4-11
YES SIF
150
20
29
25
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Pease Pottage
Woodgate Primary
Mrs M West
41 Bellevue Farm Road
Pease Pottage
RH11 9GT
(01444) 461329
www.woodgateprimary.school
2209
Academy
4-11
NO SIF
110
15
30
15
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Plaistow & Kirdford Primary
Mr C King
Loxwood Road
Plaistow
Billingshurst
RH14 0PX
(01403) 871275
www.plaistowandkirdford.org
2050
Community
4-11
NO SIF
210
30
43
30
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 – 0
Criteria 3 – 0
Criteria 4 – 14
Criteria 5 – 14
Criteria 6 – 2
Criteria 7 – 0
Criteria 8 – 0
Criteria: 6
Distance: 5599.35
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Pulborough
St Mary’s CE Aided Primary
Mrs S Copus
Link Lane
Pulborough
RH20 2AN
(01798) 872007
www.st-marys-pulborough.w-sussex.sch.uk
3342
Church
Voluntary Aided
4-11
YES SIF
306
60
34
34
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Rudgwick Primary
Mr T Ryan
Tates Way
Rudgwick
Horsham
RH12 3HW
(01403) 822151
[email protected]-sussex.sch.uk
www.rudgwick.w-sussex.sch.uk
2051
Community
4-11
NO SIF
210
30
40
30
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 – 0
Criteria 3 – 0
Criteria 4 – 13
Criteria 5 – 12
Criteria 6 – 3
Criteria 7 – 0
Criteria 8 – 2
Criteria: 8
Distance: 4720.13
Rusper Primary
Mr N Avey
Horsham Road
Rusper
Horsham
RH12 4PR
(01293) 871272
office@rusper.w-sussex.sch.uk
www.rusperprimary.eschools.co.uk
2052
Community
4-11
NO SIF
102
15
21
15
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 – 0
Criteria 3 – 0
Criteria 4 – 4
Criteria 5 – 9
Criteria 6 – 2
Criteria 7 – 0
Criteria 8 – 0
Criteria: 6
Distance: 3671.53
Scaynes Hill
St Augustine’s CE Primary
Mrs C Tilney
Vicarage Lane
Scaynes Hill
Haywards Heath
RH17 7PB
(01444) 831371
office@st-augustines.school
www.st-augustines.w-sussex.sch.uk
3055
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
NO SIF
92
15
10
15
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place,
including those whose
preferences for other
schools couldn’t be
offered where this was
either their catchment
school or nearest with a
place available.
N/A
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Shipley CE Primary
Mrs J Harvey
School Lane
Shipley
Horsham
RH13 8PL
(01403) 741298
office@shipley.w-sussex.sch.uk
www.shipleyceprimary.com
3028
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
NO SIF
88
15
17
15
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 – 0
Criteria 3 – 0
Criteria 4 – 1
Criteria 5 – 1
Criteria 6 – 6
Criteria 7 – 0
Criteria 8 – 7
Criteria: 8
Distance: 6388.76
Slinfold CE Primary
Mr I Campbell
The Street
Slinfold
Horsham
RH13 0RR
(01403) 790253
office@slinfold.w-sussex.sch.uk
www.slinfold.w-sussex.sch.uk
3031
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
NO SIF
133
20
19
19
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place
N/A
Southwater
Castlewood Primary
Acting: Mrs K Anstee-Brown
Castlewood Road
Southwater
Horsham
RH13 9US
(01403) 734822
www.castlewood.w-sussex.sch.uk
2249
Community
4-11
NO SIF
201
30
38
30
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
Southwater Infant Academy (The)
Mrs C Cavallo
Worthing Road
Southwater
Horsham
RH13 9JH
(01403) 733254
office@southwaterinfants.co.uk
www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk
2136
Academy
4-7
NO SIF
278
120
81
82
See Appendix 1 North
See Appendix 1 North
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
Staplefield
St Mark’s CE Primary
Ms L Kelsey
Brantridge Lane
Staplefield
Haywards Heath
RH17 6EN
(01444) 400398
office@st-marks.w-sussex.sch.uk
www.st-marks.w-sussex.sch.uk
3061
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
NO SIF
106
15
10
10
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Turners Hill CE Primary
Mr B Turney
Church Road
Turners Hill
Crawley
RH10 4PA
(01342) 715412
office@turnershillschool.org.uk
www.turnershillschool.org.uk
3056
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
NO SIF
141
20
25
20
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 – 0
Criteria 3 – 0
Criteria 4 – 3
Criteria 5 – 9
Criteria 6 – 2
Criteria 7 – 0
Criteria 8 – 6
Criteria: 8
Distance: 2853.02
Twineham CE Primary
Mrs S Davy
Church Lane
Twineham
Haywards Heath
RH17 5NR
(01444) 881207
office@twineham.w-sussex.sch.uk
www.twineham.w-sussex.sch.uk
3057
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
NO SIF
74
15
16
15
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 – 0
Criteria 3 – 0
Criteria 4 – 0
Criteria 5 – 0
Criteria 6 – 3
Criteria 7 – 0
Criteria 8 – 12
Criteria: 8
Distance: 14679.74
Warnham CE Primary
Mrs S Kirby
Freeman Road
Warnham
Horsham
RH12 3RQ
(01403) 265230
www.warnhamschool.org.uk
3037
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
NO SIF
208
30
38
30
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 – 0
Criteria 3 – 0
Criteria 4 – 2
Criteria 5 – 6
Criteria 6 – 11
Criteria 7 – 0
Criteria 8 – 11
Criteria: 8
Distance: 2734.86
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age Range,
Supplementary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix 2)
Expected
number on
roll Sept.
2023
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline for
September
2023
Number of
places offered
at allocation
date
(17 April 2023)
for Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September (See over
subscription criteria
for details)
Criteria and distance
(in metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed
schools
West Hoathly CE Primary
Mrs A Fox (Acting Head)
North Lane
West Hoathly
East Grinstead
RH19 4QG
(01342) 810302
www.westhoathlyschool.co.uk
3058
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
NO SIF
120
20
16
16
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Wisborough Green Primary
Mrs C Bennett
Newpound Lane
Wisborough Green
Billingshurst
RH14 0EE
(01403) 700280
office@wisboroughgreenschool.org.uk
www.wisboroughgreenschool.org.uk
2073
Community
4-11
NO SIF
210
30
48
30
Children with an
EHCP – 0
Criteria 1 – 0
Criteria 2 – 1
Criteria 3 – 0
Criteria 4 – 5
Criteria 5 – 6
Criteria 6 – 13
Criteria 7 – 0
Criteria 8 – 5
Criteria: 8
Distance: 3182.95
Linked Infant/Junior Schools in the Northern Area – for sibling link purposes
Burgess Hill, The Gattons Infant School
Burgess Hill, Southway Junior School
Copthorne, Fairway Infant School
Copthorne, Copthorne CE Junior School
Crawley, Brook Infant School
Crawley, Maidenbower Junior School
Crawley, Maidenbower Infant School
Crawley, Maidenbower Junior School
Crawley, Pound Hill Infant Academy
Crawley, Pound Hill Junior School
Hassocks, Hassocks Infant School
Hassocks, The Windmills Junior School
Horsham, Littlehaven Infant School
Horsham, Northolmes Junior School
Horsham, Trafalgar Infant School
Horsham, Greenway Junior School
Southwater, The Southwater Infant Academy
Southwater, Southwater Junior Academy
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Contact List for all Primary Schools in the West Sussex Southern Area;
including Academies, Church Voluntary Aided Schools, Community and
Voluntary Controlled Schools, Foundation Schools and Free Schools.
• Map of the North/South areas is on page 100 of this booklet
• North area schools are listed on pages 25-51
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Aldingbourne Primary
Miss E Webster
Westergate Street
Westergate
Chichester
PO20 3QR
(01243) 542913
-sussex.sch.uk
www.aldingbourneprimaryschool.co.u
k
2000
Community
4-11
No SIF
211
30
35
30
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
– 0
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 8
Criteria 5
– 15
Criteria 6
– 6
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 1
Criteria 8
1237.54m
Amberley CE Primary
Mrs E Martin
School Road
Amberley
BN18 9NB
(01798) 831612
www.amberleyschool.com
3000
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
58
10
8
8
All on time applicants
who requested this
school were offered a
place.
N/A
Angmering
St Margaret’s CE Primary
Mr M Jee
Arundel Road
Angmering
BN16 4LP
(01903)
785416
www.stmargaretsprimary.org.uk
3300
Voluntary Aided
4-11
No SIF
385
60
48
48
See Appendix 1 South
All on time applicants
who
requested this
school were offered a
place.
See Appendix 1 South
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Angmering
St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary
M
iss N Carless
Arundel Road
Angmering
BN16 4JR
(01903) 782188
www.stwilfridsangmering.co.uk
3327
Voluntary Aided
4-11
Yes SIF
164
30
20
20
See Appendix 1 South
All on time applicants
who
requested this
school were offered a
place.
See Appendix 1 South
Arundel CE Primary
Mr A Simpson
Jarvis Road
Arundel
BN18 9HT
(01903) 883149
reception@arundel.w
-sussex.sch.uk
www.arundelchurchofenglandschool.org.uk
3301
Voluntary Aided
4-11
Yes SIF
207
30
29
29
See Appendix 1 South
All on time applicants
who requested this
school were offered a
place.
See Appendix 1 South
Arundel
St Philip’s Catholic Primary
Mrs L Horne
London Road
Arundel
BN18 9BA
(01903) 882115
office@st
-philips.w-sussex.sch.uk
www.stphilipsarundel.org.uk
3328
Voluntary Aided
4-11
Yes SIF
200
30
31
30
See Appendix 1 South
See Appendix 1 South
Ashington CE Primary
Mrs P Fairweather
Foster Lane
Ashington
Pulborough
RH20 3PG
(01903) 892365
-sussex.sch.uk
www.ashington.w
-sussex.sch.uk
3001
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
200
30
28
28
All on time applicants
who requested this
school were offered a
place.
N/A
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Ashurst CE Primary
Mrs
Sarah Smith
School Lane
Ashurst
Steyning
BN44 3AY
(01403) 710426
office@ashurstcofe
-pri.w-sussex.sch.uk
www.ashurstcofe
-pri.w-sussex.sch.uk
3302
Voluntary Aided
4-11
Yes SIF
42
8
6
6
See Appendix 1 South
All on time applicants
who requested this
school were offered a
place.
See Appendix 1 South
Barnham Primary
Mr J Everett
Elm Grove
Barnham
PO22 0HW
(01243)
552197
www.barnhamprimaryschool.co.uk
2138
Academy
4-11
No SIF
298
45
38
38
See Appendix 1 South
All on time applicants
who requested this
school were offered a
place.
See Appendix 1 South
Birdham CE Primary
Mr M McCadden
Crooked Lane
Birdham
Chichester
PO20 7HB
(01243) 512399
www.birdhamprimary.co.uk
3002
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
122
21
12
12
All on time applicants
who requested this
school were offered a
place.
N/A
Bognor Regis
Bartons Primary School
Mrs K Powell
Lethaby Road
Bognor Regis
PO21 5EJ
(01243) 8056
www.bartons.w
-sussex.sch.uk
2186
Community
4-11
No SIF
205
30
49
30
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
– 0
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 11
Criteria 5
– 19
Criteria 6
– 0
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 0
Criteria 5
370.95m
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Bognor Regis
Bersted Green Primary
Dr K Jarvis
Laburnum Grove
Bognor Regis
PO22 9HT
(01243) 822885
office@berstedgreen.school
www.berstedgreenprimary.co.uk
2101
Community
4-11
No SIF
301
60
34
40
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place
including any applicants
that applied late.
N/A
Bognor Regis
Edward Bryant Primary
Mr Charles Beckerson
London Road
Bognor Regis
PO21 1BG
(01243) 822454
www.edwardbryantschool.co.uk
2007
Academy
4-11
No SIF
630
90
90
90
See Appendix 1 South
See Appendix 1 South
Bognor Regis
Nyewood CE Infant
Miss A Wells
Brent Road
Bognor Regis
PO21 5NW
(01243) 823283
www.nyewoodinf.co.uk
3348
Voluntary Aided
4-7
Yes SIF
220
90
67
70
See Appendix 1 South
All on time applicants
who requested this
school were offered a
place.
See Appendix 1
South
Bognor Regis
Rose Green Infant
Mrs S Dreckmann
Hawkins Close
Bognor Regis
PO21 3LW
(01243) 262318
office@rosegreeninfant.school
www.rosegreeninfant.school
2199
Community
4-7
No SIF
265
90
90
90
See Appendix 1 South
See Appendix 1 South
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Bognor Regis
South Bersted CE Primary
Mr N Goodwin
Church Lane
Bognor Regis
PO22 9PZ
(01243) 821678
office@southbersted.co.uk
www.southbersted.co.uk
3003
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
205
30
38
30
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
– 0
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 7
Criteria 5
– 6
Criteria 6
– 8
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 9
Criteria 8
822.10m
Bognor Regis
Southway Primary
Mr M Wood
South Way
Bognor Regis
PO21 5EZ
(01243) 810200
www.southwayprimary.co.uk
2016
Academy
3-11
No SIF
497
60
76
60
See Appendix 1 South
See Appendix 1 South
Bognor Regis
St Mary’s
Catholic Primary
Mr P Edgington
Glamis Street
Bognor Regis
PO21 1DJ
(01243) 822287
www.st
-marys-bognor.co.uk
3329
Voluntary Aided
4-11
Yes SIF
302
45
29
29
See Appendix 1 South
All on time applicants
who requested this
school were offered a
place.
See Appendix 1 South
Bosham Primary
Acting head
– Mark Richmond
Walton Lane
Bosham
Chichester
PO18 8QF
(01243) 572375
www.boshamprimary.co.uk
2009
Community
4-11
No SIF
205
30
26
27
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place
including any applicants
that applied late.
N/A
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 57
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Boxgrove CE Primary
Mrs J Dommett
The Street
Boxgrove
Chichester
PO18 0EE
(01243) 773309
-sussex.sch.uk
www.boxgrove.w
-sussex.sch.uk
3004
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
71
10
13
10
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
- 1
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 3
Criteria 5
– 2
Criteria 6
– 2
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 2
Criteria 8
1143 02m
Bury CE Primary
Mr T Moore
Westburton Lane
Bury
Pulborough
RH20 1HB
(01798) 831502
www.bury.w
-sussex.sch.uk
3304
Voluntary Aided
4-11
Yes SIF
76
10
9
9
See Appendix 1 South
All on time applicants
who requested this
school were offered a
place.
See Appendix 1 South
Camelsdale Primary
Mrs S Palmer
School Road
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 3RN
(01428) 642177
office@camelsdale.w
-sussex.sch.uk
www.camelsdale.w
-sussex.sch.uk
2011
Community
4-11
No SIF
213
30
37
30
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
– 1
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 9
Criteria 5
– 5
Criteria 6
– 3
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 12
Criteria 8
1222.14m
Chichester
Chichester Free School
Mrs L New
Hunston Road
Chichester
PO20 1NP
(01243) 792690
admissions@chichesterfreeschool.org.uk
www.chichesterfreeschool.org.uk
4006
Academy
4-16
No SIF
1050
(YR-Y11)
60
68
60
See Appendix 1 South
See Appendix 1 South
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 58
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Chichester
Jessie Younghusband Primary
Mr L Hanna
Woodlands Lane
Chichester
PO19 5PA
(01243) 782192
www.jys.org.uk
2112
Community
4-11
No SIF
212
30
60
30
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
– 0
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 7
Criteria 5
– 14
Criteria 6
– 0
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 9
Criteria 8
684.90m
Chichester
Kingsham Primary
Mr L Dallinger
Hay Road
Chichester
PO19 8BN
(01243) 784046
www.kingshamprimary.org.uk
2023
Academy
4-11
No SIF
296
30
(PAN reduced
from 45)
27
38
See Appendix 1 South
All on time applicants
who requested this
school were offered a
place.
See Appendix 1 South
Chichester
Parklands Community Primary
Miss C Angeli
Durnford Close
Chichester
PO19 3AG
(01243)
788630
www.parklands.w
-sussex.sch.uk
2185
Community
4-11
No SIF
435
60
78
60
Children with an
EHCP
– 1
Criteria 1
– 1
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 13
Criteria 5
– 14
Criteria 6
– 12
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 –19
Criteria 8
1891.11m
Chichester
Portfield Primary Academy
Mr A Strong
St James’ Road
Chichester
PO19 7HA
(01243) 783939
office@portfield
-tkat.org
www.portfield
-tkat.org
2006
Academy
4-11
No SIF
245
45
58
45
See Appendix 1 South
See Appendix 1 South
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 59
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Chichester
Rumboldswhyke CE
Primary
Mrs L Harris
Rumbolds Close
Chichester
PO19 7UA
(01243) 782368
www.rumboldswhyke.org.uk
2059
Academy
4-7
Yes SIF
98
18
27
18
See Appendix 1 South
See Appendix 1 South
Chichester
St Joseph’s Infant
Mrs L Hardy
Orchard
Street
Chichester
PO19 1DG
(01243) 782818
office@stjosephsinfant.school
www.stjosephsinfant.school
2012
Academy
4-7
No SIF
115
45
18
33
See Appendix 1 South
All on time applicants
who requested this
school were offered a
place.
See Appendix 1 South
Chichester
St Richard’s Catholic Primary
Joint
Head of school -
Laura Coulter & Sydney Bridges
Executive Head
– Peter Edgington
Cawley Road
Chichester
PO19 1XB
(01243) 784549
www.strichardsprimary.co.uk
3330
Voluntary Aided
4-11
Yes SIF
315
45
59
45
See Appendix 1 South
See Appendix 1 South
Chidham Parochial Primary
Mrs K Thornton
Chidham Lane
Chidham
PO18 8TH
(01234) 572380
office@chidham.w
-sussex.sch.uk
www.chidhamschool.org.uk
3006
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
198
30
18
20
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 60
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Clapham and Patching CofE Primary
Mrs Justine Chubb
The Street
Clapham
Worthing
BN13 3UU
(01903) 871214
www.claphamandpatching.co.uk
3007
Academy
4-11
Yes SIF
54
8
8
8
See Appendix 1 South
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
See Appendix 1 South
Clymping - St Mary’s CE Primary
Mr J Murray
Brookpit Lane
Clymping
Littlehampton
BN17 5QU
(01903) 714325
office@st
-marysclymping.w-sussex.sch.uk
www.stmarysclymping.org.uk
3308
Voluntary Aided
4-11
Yes SIF
93
15
11
11
See Appendix 1 South
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place
.
See Appendix 1 South
Coldwaltham
St James’ CE Primary
Mrs Lizzie Martin
Church Lane
Coldwaltham
Pulborough
RH20 1LW
(01798) 872196
www.st
-james.coldwaltham.w-sussex.sch.uk
3009
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
76
15
9
9
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Compton and Up Marden CE Primary
Mr D Bertwistle
School Lane
Compton
Chichester
PO18 9EZ
(023 92) 631900
dbertwis[email protected]
-sussex.sch.uk
https://dvsf.school/compton
-upmarden
3010
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
71
20
16
16
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 61
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Easebourne CE Primary
Mr Trahern
Wheelbarrow Castle
Easebourne
Midhurst
GU29 9AG
(01730) 813266
office@easebourne.w
-sussex.sch.uk
www.easebourne.w
-sussex.sch.uk
3043
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
230
30
32
30
Children with an
EHCP
-0
Criteria 1
– 1
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 14
Criteria 5
– 16
Criteria 6
– 0
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 0
Criteria 5
5210.21m
Eastergate CE Primary
Mrs C Ward
Church Lane
Eastergate
Chichester
PO20 3UT
(01243) 542297
office@eastergate.w
-sussex.sch.uk
www.eastergateprimaryschool.uk
3014
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
201
30
30
30
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
East Preston Infants
Mrs C New
Lashmar Road
East Preston
BN16 1EZ
(01903) 773177
office@epinf.co.uk
www.epinf.co.uk
2183
Community
4-7
No SIF
264
90
79
79
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
East Wittering Community Primary
Mrs
Justine Brooks
Stocks Lane
Chichester
PO20 8NH
(01243) 672208 / 672107
Office@eastwittsch.co.uk
eastwitteringprimary.co.uk
2025
Community
4-11
No SIF
279
45
28
28
All applicants who
requested this
school were offered
a place.
N/A
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 62
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Felpham
Bishop Tufnell Primary School
Mr N Sharp
Pennyfields
Felpham
Bognor
Regis
PO22 6BN
(01243) 584412
www.btjs
-wsussex.secure-
dbprimary.com/wsussex/primary/btjs
3344
Voluntary Aided
4-11
Yes SIF
426
90
46
46
See Appendix 1 South
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
See Appendix 1 South
Felpham
Downview Primary
Mrs Emma Purkis
Wroxham Way
Felpham
Bognor Regis
PO22 8ER
(01243) 820511
www.downviewprimary.co.uk
2188
Academy
4-11
No SIF
622
90
83
83
See Appendix 1 South
All applicants who
requested this school
were
offered a place.
See Appendix 1 South
Fernhurst Primary
Mrs J Thornton
Haslemere Road
Fernhurst
Haslemere
GU27 3EA
(01428) 653144
office@fernhurst.w
-sussex.sch.uk
www.fernhurst.w
-sussex.sch.uk
2108
Academy
4-11
No SIF
149
30
30
30
See Appendix 1 South
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
See Appendix 1 South
Ferring CE Primary
Ms N Welsh
Sea Lane
Ferring
Worthing
BN12 5DU
(01903) 243945
-sussex.sch.uk
www.ferringceschool.co.uk
3016
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
182
30
24
24
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 63
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Findon
St John the Baptist CE Primary
Mr
s J Sharrock
School Hill
Findon
Worthing
BN14 0TR
(01903) 873072
www.stjbps.co.uk
3313
Voluntary Aided
4-11
Yes SIF
152
20
12
12
See Appendix 1 South
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
See Appendix 1 South
Fishbourne CE Primary
Mrs N Day
Roman Way
Fishbourne
Chichester
PO19 3QS
(01243) 785974
www.fishbourneprimary.co.uk
3017
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
210
30
42
30
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
– 0
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 9
Criteria 5
– 21
Criteria 6
– 0
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 0
Criteria 5
763.47m
Fittleworth CE Village School
Mrs D Burnett
School Lane
Fittleworth
Pulborough
RH20 1JB
(01798) 865419
head@fittleworth.school
www.fittleworthschool.org.uk
3018
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
131
20
20
20
All applicants who
requested this school
were
offered a place.
N/A
Funtington Primary
Katie Hoebee
Heather Close
West Ashling
PO18 8DR
(01243) 575675
www.funtington.w
-sussex.sch.uk
2028
Community
4-11
No SIF
100
20
23
20
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
– 0
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 5
Criteria 5
– 4
Criteria 6
– 4
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 7
Criteria 8
5618.57m
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 64
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Graffham CE Infant School
Mrs H Martin
Graffham
Petworth
GU28 0NJ
(01798) 867324
graffhamandduncton.w
-sussex.sch.uk
2060
Voluntary
Controlled
4-7
No SIF
59
20
20
20
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place
.
N/A
Harting CE Primary
Mr N Tidey
Tipper Lane
South Harting
Petersfield
GU31 5QT
(01730) 825388
-sussex.sch.uk
www.harting.w
-sussex.sch.uk
3063
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
102
20
15
25
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Henfield
St Peter’s CE Primary School
Mrs D Maurice
Fabians Way
Henfield
BN5 9PU
(01273)
492447
office@stpetershenfield.org.uk
www.stpetershenfield.org.uk
3314
Voluntary Aided
4-11
Yes SIF
383
60
62
60
See appendix 1 South
See appendix 1 South
Hollycombe Primary
Ms L Pearce
Wardley Green
Milland
Liphook
Hants
GU30 7LY
(01428) 741332
www.hollycombeprimary.org.uk
2030
Community
4-11
No SIF
105
15
9
9
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 65
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Jolesfield CE Primary
M
s Vicky Price
Littleworth Lane
Partridge Green
RH13 8JJ
(01403) 710546
office@jolesfieldschool.co.uk
https://jolesfield
-school.co.uk/
3020
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
141
30
22
22
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Lancing
North Lancing Primary
Mrs E Brown
Mill Road
North Lancing
BN15 0PT
(01903) 752301
www.northlancing.w
-sussex.sch.uk
2042
Community
4-11
No SIF
410
60
83
60
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
– 2
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 11
Criteria 5
– 18
Criteria 6
– 17
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 12
Criteria 8
663.50m
Lancing
Seaside Primary
Mr L Murley
Freshbrook Road
Lancing
BN15
8DL
(01903) 876300
office@seaside.w
-sussex.sch.uk
www.seaside.w
-sussex.sch.uk
3367
Academy
4-11
No SIF
613
90
112
90
See appendix 1 South
See appendix 1 South
Lancing
The Globe Primary
Mrs Y Kidd
Irene Avenue
Lancing
BN15 9NZ
(01903) 854970
office@the globeprimary.co.uk
www.theglobeprimary.co.uk
2026
Academy
4-11
No SIF
459
60
(PAN reduced
from 90)
60
67
See appendix 1 South
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a
place.
See appendix 1 South
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 66
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Lavant CE Primary
Mr A King
West Stoke Road
Lavant
Chichester
PO18 0BW
(01243) 527382
-sussex.sch.uk
www.lavant.w
-sussex.sch.uk
3021
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
112
15
30
15
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
- 0
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 6
Criteria 5
– 9
Criteria 6
– 0
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 0
Criteria 5
711.07m
Littlehampton
Lyminster Primary
Mr S McGinley
Wick Street
Littlehampton
BN17 7JZ
(01903) 713642
-sussex.sch.uk
www.lyminster.w
-sussex.sch.uk
2198
Community
4-11
No SIF
203
30
24
24
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Littlehampton
River Beach Primary
Mr D Ayers
York Road
Littlehampton
BN17 6EW
(01903) 725500
-sussex.sch.uk
www.riverbeach.w
-sussex.sch.uk
3374
Academy
3-11
No SIF
655
90
100
90
See Appendix 1 South
See Appendix 1 South
Littlehampton
St Catherine’s Catholic Primary
Mr D Croghan
Highdown Drive
Littlehampton
BN17 6HL
(01903) 716039
office@st
-catherines.w-sussex.sch.uk
www.st
-catherines.w-sussex.sch.uk
3332
Voluntary Aided
4-11
Yes SIF
203
30
30
30
See Appendix 1 South
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
See Appendix 1 South
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 67
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Littlehampton
White Meadows Primary
Mrs Rebecca Misselbrook
Whitelea Road
Littlehampton
BN17 7JL
(01903) 731774
www.whitemeadows.w
-sussex.sch.uk
3375
Academy
4-11
No SIF
549
90
75
76
See Appendix 1 South
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
See Appendix 1 South
Midhurst CE Primary
Mr Mark Jefferson
Ashfield Road
Midhurst
GU29 9JX
(01730) 813526
www.midhurst
-primary-school.co.uk
3023
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
196
30
25
25
All applicants who
requested this
school
were offered a place.
N/A
Northchapel Community Primary
Ms D Coggin
Pipers Lane
Northchapel
Petworth
GU28 9JA
(01428) 707352
www.northchapel.w
-sussex.sch.uk
2048
Community
4-11
No SIF
53
15
14
14
All applicants who
requested this school
were
offered a place.
N/A
North Mundham Primary
Mrs Zoe Gordon
School Lane
North Mundham
Chichester
PO20 1LA
(01243) 785502
office@northmundham.w
-sussex.sch.uk
www.northmundham.w
-sussex.sch.uk
2049
Community
4-11
No SIF
214
30
49
30
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
– 2
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 9
Criteria 5
– 12
Criteria 6
– 6
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 1
Criteria 8
1937.21m
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 68
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Petworth CE Primary
Mr J Galvin
South Grove
Petworth
GU28 0EE
(01798) 342369
-sussex.sch.uk
www.petworth.w
-sussex.sch.uk
3026
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
160
30
26
26
All applicants who
requested this school
were
offered a place
N/A
Rake CE Primary
Mr D Bertwistle
London Road
Rake
Liss
Hants
GU33 7JH
(01730) 892126
-sussex.sch.uk
www.rake.w
-sussex.sch.uk
3024
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
98
15
15
15
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a
place
N/A
Rogate CE Primary
Mr D Bertwistle
School Lane
Rogate
Petersfield
Hants
GU31 5HH
(01730) 821329
-sussex.sch.uk
www.rogate.w
-sussex.sch.uk
3027
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
75
15
11
11
All applicants who
requested this school
were
offered a place.
N/A
Rustington Community Primary
Ms M Smailes
North Lane
Rustington
Littlehampton
BN16 3PW
(01903) 785271
www.rustington.academy
2053
Academy
4-11
No SIF
597
90
76
76
See Appendix 1 South
All applicants who
requested this school
were
offered a place.
See Appendix 1
South
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 69
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Rustington
Georgian Gardens Community Primary
Miss A Bowers
Guildford Road
Rustington
BN16 3JJ
(01903) 771555
-sussex.sch.uk
www.georgiangardens.w
-sussex.sch.uk
2237
Community
4-11
No SIF
403
60
58
58
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Rustington
Summerlea Community Primary
Mrs H Morris
Windsor Drive
Rustington
BN16 3SW
(01903) 856783
office@summerleaschool.co.uk
www.summerlea.w
-sussex.sch.uk
2252
Community
4-11
No SIF
440
60
41
41
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Selsey
Medmerry Primary
Mr D Lo
tt
High Street
Selsey
Chichester
PO20 0QJ
(01243) 602738
www.medmerryschool.co.uk
2194
Academy
4-11
No SIF
210
30
37
30
See Appendix 1 South
See Appendix 1 South
Selsey
Seal Primary Academy
Miss M Strachan
East Street
Selsey
PO20 0BN
(01243) 602746
office@seal
-tkat.org
www.seal
-tkat.org
2005
Academy
4-11
No SIF
297
60
29
31
See Appendix 1 South
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a
place.
See Appendix 1 South
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 70
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Shoreham
Buckingham Park Primary
Mrs K Brown
Buckingham Road
Shoreham
-By-Sea
BN43 5UD
(01273) 453515
www.buckinghamparkschool.co.uk
3370
Community
4-11
No SIF
545
90
61
61
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a
place.
N/A
Shoreham/Southwick
Eastbrook Primary
Mr Matt Clark
Manor Hall Road
Southwick
BN42 4NF
(01273) 874050
office@eastbrook
-academy
www.eastbrook.w
-sussex.sch.uk
2019
Academy
4-11
No SIF
411
60
56
57
See Appendix 1 South
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
See Appendix 1 South
Shoreham/Southwick
Glebe Primary
Mrs K Crutchfield
Church Lane
Southwick
Brighton
BN42 4GB
(01273) 592163
office@glebeprimary.co.uk
www.glebeprimary.co.uk
2172
Community
4-11
No SIF
505
90
52
52
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Shoreham/Southwick
Holmbush Primary
Ms S Stickley
Hawkins Crescent Shoreham
-by-Sea
BN43 6TN
(01273) 592471
www.holmbushprimaryacademy.org.uk
2166
Academy
4-11
No SIF
(SIF for
category 3 only
– staff)
199
30
33
30
See Appendix 1 South
See Appendix 1 South
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 71
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Shoreham
Shoreham Beach Primary
Mr D Vallier
Shingle Road
Shoreham
-by-Sea
BN43 5RH
(01273) 462688
www.shorehambeachprimary.com
2131
Community
4-11
No SIF
206
30
38
30
See Appendix 1 South
See Appendix 1 South
Shoreham
St Nicolas and St Mary’s CE Primary
Mr
Andy Lincoln
Eastern Avenue
Shoreham
-by-Sea
BN43 6PE
(01273) 454470
www.stnicolasmary.w
-sussex.sch.uk
3343
Academy
3-11
Yes SIF
398
60
72
60
See Appendix 1 South
See Appendix 1 South
Shoreham
St Peter’s Catholic Primary
Mrs K Crees
Sullington Way
Shoreham
-by-Sea
BN43 6PJ
(01273) 454066
office@stpetersshoreham.co.uk
www.stpeterscatholicprimary.com
3333
Voluntary Aided
4-11
Yes SIF
190
30
22
23
See Appendix 1 South
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
See Appendix 1 South
Shoreham
Swiss Gardens Primary
Mr L Caughlin
Swiss Gardens
Shoreham
-by-Sea
BN43 5WH
(01273) 453176
www.swissgardens.w
-sussex.sch.uk
2173
Community
4-11
No SIF
430
60
43
44
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place
including those whose
preferences for other
schools couldn’t be
offered where this was
either their catchment
school or the nearest
school with a place
available.
N/A
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 72
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Sidlesham Primary
Mrs Phillips
Keynor Lane
Sidlesham
Chichester
PO20 7NL
(01243) 641238
office@sidleshamprimaryschool.co.uk
www.sidleshamprimaryschool.co.uk
2058
Community
4-11
No SIF
140
20
18
18
All applicants who
requested this school
were
offered a place.
N/A
Singleton CE Primary
Mrs T Smyt
h
Charlton Road
Singleton
Chichester
PO18 0HP
(01243) 811679
www.singleton.w
-sussex.sch.uk
3029
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
70
10
8
8
All applicants who
requested this school
were
offered a place.
N/A
Slindon CE Primary
Miss L Webb
Meadsway
Slindon
Arundel
BN18 0QU
(01243) 814330
www.slindonprimaryschool.co.uk
3030
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
83
12
11
11
All applicants who
requested this school
were
offered a place.
N/A
Sompting Village Primary
Mrs Sarah Erratt
-Rose
White Styles Road
Sompting
Lancing
BN15 0BU
(01903) 204627
www.somptingvillageprimary.co.uk
3368
Community
4-11
No SIF
420
60
50
51
All applicants who
requested this school
were
offered a place
including those whose
preferences for other
schools couldn’t be
offered where this was
either their catchment
school or the nearest
school with a place
available.
N/A
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 73
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Southbourne Infants
Mrs Lucy Whiffin
New Road
Southbourne
Emsworth
Hants
PO10 8JX
(01243) 372727
www.southbourneinfants.co.uk
2105
Community
4-7
No SIF
175
60
69
60
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
– 0
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 20
Criteria 5
– 30
Criteria 6
– 4
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8
– 6
Criteria 8
2543.36m
Stedham Primary
Mr M Meaby
School Lane
Stedham
Midhurst
GU29 0NY
(01730) 813522
office@stedham.w
-sussex.sch.uk
www.stedham.w
-sussex.sch.uk
2066
Community
4-11
No SIF
45
15
11
11
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place
N/A
Steyning CE Primary
Mrs S Harrison
Shooting Field
Steyning
BN44 3RQ
(01903) 813420
www.steyningprimary.org.uk
3033
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
361
60
42
42
All applicants who
requested this school
were
offered a place
including any applicants
who applied late.
N/A
Storrington Primary
Mrs M Smith
Spierbridge Road
Storrington
RH20 4PG
(01903) 742047
www.storringtonprimary.co.uk
2102
Community
4-11
No SIF
402
60
59
59
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 74
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Tangmere Primary
Mr P Turney
Bishops Road
Tangmere
Chichester
PO20 2JB
(01243) 773339
office@tangmere
-tkat.org
www.tangmere
-tkat.org
2003
Academy
4-11
No SIF
195
30
22
26
See Appendix 1 South
All applicants who
requested this school
were
offered a place.
See Appendix 1 South
Thakeham Primary
Mr L McDonald
Rock Road
Storrington
RH20 3
AA
(01903) 740176
office@thakehamps.co.uk
www.thakehamps.co.uk
2069
Community
4-11
No SIF
99
15
15
15
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Thorney Island Community Primary
Mr D Clegg
Thorney Island
Emsworth
Hants
PO10 8DJ
(01243) 371317
office@ticps.co.uk
www.thorneyislandcps.org.uk
2093
Community
4-11
No SIF
213
30
24
24
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Upper Beeding Primary
Mr
Matt Andrews
School Road
Upper Beeding
Steyning
BN44 3HY
(01903) 812288
https://upper
-beeding.eschools.co.uk/web
2070
Community
4-11
No SIF
314
45
44
44
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 75
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Walberton & Binsted CE Primary
Mrs L Brockhurst
The Street
Walberton
Arundel
BN18 0PH
(01243) 551398
secretary@walbertonbinsted.org.uk
www.walbertonandbinsted.org.uk
3036
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
210
30
37
30
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
– 1
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 5
Criteria 5
– 3
Criteria 6
– 11
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 10
Criteria 8
3314.64m
Washington
St Mary’s CE Primary
Mrs K
Houston
School Lane
Washington
RH20 4AP
(01903) 892401
www.stmaryswashington.co.uk
3038
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
80
15
8
8
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Westbourne Primary
Miss Laura Sibley
River Street
Westbourne
Emsworth
PO10 8TG
(01243) 372726
www.westbourneprimary.co.uk
2071
Community
4-11
No SIF
194
30
32
30
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
– 1
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 3
Criteria 5
– 5
Criteria 6
– 10
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 11
Criteria 8
3630.95m
West Chiltington Primary
Miss Helen Drummond
East Street
West
Chiltington
Pulborough
RH20 2JY
(01798) 813319
office@westchiltschool.com
www.westchiltschool.com
2072
Community
4-11
No SIF
200
30
23
23
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Deadline: Monday 15 January 2024 | 76
Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
West Dean CE Primary
Mr C Williams
West Dean
Chichester
PO18 0RJ
(01243) 811247
office@westdean.w
-sussex.sch.uk
www.west
-dean.eschools.co.uk
3045
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
97
14
21
14
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
– 0
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 0
Criteria 5
– 1
Criteria 6
– 7
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 6
Criteria 8
5955.84m
Westhampnett
The March CE Primary
Mrs N Metcalfe
Claypit Lane
Westhampnett
Chichester
PO18 0NU
(01243) 783987
www.march.w
-sussex.sch.uk
3321
Academy
4-11
Yes SIF
208
30
59
30
See Appendix 1 South
See Appendix 1 South
West Wittering Parochial CE Primary
Mr N Matthews
Pound Road
West Wittering
PO20 8AJ
(01243) 513015
office@westwitteringschool.co.uk
www.westwitteringschool.co.uk
3039
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
104
15
17
15
Children with an EHCP –
0
Criteria 1
– 0
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 0
Criteria 5
– 5
Criteria 6
– 4
Criteria 7
– 1
Criteria 8 – 5
Criteria 8
4254.14m
Worthing
Bramber Primary
Mrs T Scott
Bramber Road
Worthing
BN14 8QB
(01903) 219277
www.bramberprimary.co.uk
2246
Community
4-11
No SIF
198
30
44
30
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
– 0
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 10
Criteria 5
– 6
Criteria 6
– 6
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 8
Criteria 8
1066.49m
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Worthing
Broadwater CE School
Mr Aaron Morrissey
Rectory Gardens
Worthing
BN14 7TQ
(01903) 235389
www.broadwater.w
-sussex.sch.uk
3324
Voluntary Aided
4-11
Yes SIF
432
60
62
60
See Appendix 1 South
See Appendix 1 South
Worthing
Downsbrook
Primary
Ms J Jeffrey
Dominion Road
Worthing
BN14 8GD
(01930) 230467
www.downsbrook.org
2054
Academy
4-11
No SIF
306
60
60
60
See Appendix 1 South
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a
place.
See Appendix 1 South
Worthing
Durrington Infant
Mrs S Ensor and Mrs Z Wilby (Co Headteachers)
Salvington Road
Worthing
BN13 2JD
(01903) 260138
www.durringtoninfantjunior.co.uk
2076
Community
3-7
No SIF
255
60
(PAN reduced
from 90)
73
73
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Worthing
Elm Grove Primary
Mrs L Udell
Elm Grove
Worthing
BN11 5LQ
(01903) 249387
www.elmgrove.org.uk/wsussex/primary/elmgrove
2077
Community
4-11
No SIF
200
30
40
30
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
– 2
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 8
Criteria 5
– 2
Criteria 6
– 2
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 16
Criteria 8
976.20m
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Worthing
English Martyrs Catholic Primary
Dr H Townsley
Derwent Drive
Worthing
BN12 6LA
(01903) 502868
www.Englishmartyrs.w
-sussex.sch.uk
3345
Voluntary Aided
4-11
Yes SIF
153
30
21
21
See Appendix 1 South
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
See Appendix 1 South
Worthing
Field Place Infant
Dr P Jones
Nelson
Road
Worthing
BN12 6EN
(01903) 700234
www.fieldplaceinfantschool.org.uk
2080
Community
4-7
No SIF
210
90
(PAN reduced
from 120)
45
45
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
Worthing
Goring
-by-Sea CE Primary
Mrs C Jee
Mulberry Lane
Goring
-by-Sea
BN12 4RN
(01903) 241175
www.goring.w
-sussex.sch.uk
3339
Voluntary Aided
4-11
Yes SIF
431
60
72
60
See Appendix 1 South
See Appendix 1 South
Worthing
Hawthorns Primary
Mrs W Lawson
Poplar Road
Durrington
Worthing
BN13 3EZ
(01903) 268174
www.hawthornsprimaryschool.co.uk
2227
Community
4-11
No SIF
151
30
18
19
All applicants who
requested this school
were
offered a place
including those whose
preferences for other
schools couldn’t be
offered where this was
either their catchment
school or the nearest
school with a place
available.
N/A
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Worthing
Heene CE Primary
Mrs L Appleby
Norfolk Street
Worthing
BN11
4BB
(01903) 201386
admissions@heeneprimary.co.uk
www.heeneprimary.co.uk
2061
Academy
4-11
Yes SIF
400
60
50
52
See Appendix 1 South
All applicants who
requested this
school were
offered
a place.
See Appendix 1 South
Worthing
Worthing
New Primary School 2024
To be sited on Chesswood Road
(see note
on page 82)
Name TBC
(Previously
Lyndhurst Infant)
Mrs D South
- 2023
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DG
(01903) 235390
office@lyndhurst
-school.co.uk
www.lyndhurst
-school.co.uk
2238
Community
4-7
No SIF
231
60
78
78
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place
including any applicants
who applied late.
N/A
Worthing
Springfield Infant
Mrs R Wycherley
Sackville Road
Worthing
BN14 8BQ
(01903) 219243
office@springfieldschool.co.uk
www.springfieldschool.co.uk
2245
Community
4-7
No SIF
177
60
65
60
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
– 0
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 7
Criteria 5
– 14
Criteria 6
– 14
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 25
Criteria 8
344.74m
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Worthing
St Mary’s Catholic Primary
Mrs G Irvine
Cobden Road
Worthing
BN11 4BD
(01903) 234115
www.stmarysworthing.org.uk
2041
Academy
4-11
Yes SIF
240
30
54
30
See Appendix 1 South
See Appendix 1 South
Worthing
The Laurels Primary
Miss C Bull
Winterbourne Way
Worthing
BN13 3QH
(01903) 830901
www.laurelsprimary.co.uk
2233
Academy
4-11
No SIF
187
30
36
30
See Appendix 1
South
See Appendix 1 South
Worthing
Thomas A Becket
Infant
Mrs A Dingwall
Pelham Road
Worthing
BN13 1JB
(01903) 235386
www.tabinfant.org.uk
2231
Community
4-7
No SIF
536
180
186
180
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
– 2
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 30
Criteria 5
– 62
Criteria 6
– 27
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 59
Criteria 8
2684.72m
Worthing
Vale
School
Mr
D Tow
Vale Avenue
Worthing
BN14 0DB
(01903) 872322
www.valeschool.org
2082
Community
4-11
No SIF
602
90
105
90
Children with an
EHCP
– 0
Criteria 1
– 1
Criteria 2
– 0
Criteria 3
– 0
Criteria 4
– 16
Criteria 5
– 24
Criteria 6
– 27
Criteria 7
– 0
Criteria 8 – 22
Criteria 8
2453.03m
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Name of School
Headteacher
Postal Address
Telephone
Number
E
-Mail
Address
Website
DfE Number
School Type,
Age
Range,
Supplement
ary
Information
Form (SIF)
(If yes see
Appendix
2)
Expected
number
on
roll
Sept.
202
3
Published
Admission
Number
2024/25
Number of
preferences
expressed
before the
deadline
for
September
2023
Number of
places
offered
at
allocation
date
(1
7 April
202
3)
for
Sept. 2023
How places were
allocated for
September
2023 (See
over
subscription
criteria
for details)
Criteria & distance (in
metres) of the last
place offered at
allocation (17 April
2023) for
oversubscribed schools
Worthing
West Park CE Primary
Mrs C
Bull
Marlborough Road
Worthing
BN12 4HD
(01903) 243099
office@westparksch.co.uk
www.westpark.w
-sussex.sch.uk
3062
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
829
120
104
107
All applicants who
requested this school
were
offered a place
including those whose
preferences for other
schools couldn’t be
offered where this was
either their catchment
school or the nearest
school with a place
available.
N/A
Worthing
Whytemead Primary
Mr R Waddington
Dominion Road
Worthing
BN14 8LH
(01903) 202639
www.whytemead.w
-sussex.sch.uk
2075
Academy
4-11
No SIF
222
45
16
16
See Appendix 1 South
All applicants who
requested this
school were offered
a place.
See Appendix 1 South
Yapton CE Primary
Mrs K Huggett
North End Road
Yapton
Arundel
BN18 0DU
(01243) 551246
www.yaptonschool.org
3040
Voluntary
Controlled
4-11
No SIF
294
45
28
28
All applicants who
requested this school
were offered a place.
N/A
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Linked Infant/Junior Schools in the Southern Area
Bognor Regis, Rose Green Infant
Bognor Regis, Rose Green Junior
Graffham Infant
Duncton Junior
East Preston Infant
East Preston Junior
Southbourne Infant
Southbourne Junior
Worthing, Springfield Infant
Worthing, New Primary School 2024
Worthing, Durrington Infant
Worthing, Durrington Junior
Worthing, Field Place Infant
Worthing, Orchards Junior
Worthing, Thomas A Becket Infant
Worthing, Thomas A Becket Junior
New Worthing Primary School (to be sited on Chesswood Road)
Please note that from 2024, the newly formed Worthing Primary School (name tbc) will accommodate children from the
former Lyndhurst Infant School and former Chesswood Junior School. For the Reception Intake, up to 60 children will be
admitted in accordance with the Published Admissions Policy.
To apply for this school, please select New Worthing Primary School.
This school will be sited on Chesswood Road, Worthing.
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Deadline: Saturday 15 January 2023
Oversubscription Criteria for Schools in West
Sussex West Sussex County Council
Oversubscription Criteria
These are the criteria that apply to the majority of community and voluntary controlled
schools.
• The tie-break used is a straight line distance. (Where the tie-break produces two
or more equal distances the deadlock is broken by random allocation.)
• All distances are measured by a straight line from the school to the child’s home
address,
using Ordnance Survey data within the curtilage of the property.
• Where priority is given for a sibling, brothers or sisters may be half or step-
siblings (by marriage or co-habitation) or foster siblings but must be living
permanently at the same address.
• West Sussex County Council only gives sibling priority if the sibling will be at the
school at the time of application and will still be in the school at the time of
admission; or if the sibling will be attending the linked junior school when the child
starts (see pages 49 and 89 for the lists of linked schools). Please note it is the
parent’s responsibility to tell the Pupil Admissions Team about sibling
links in their application.
Siblings of children who have been refused a place at their catchment school
because the school was oversubscribed at the point of application will be treated
as living in the catchment area for the allocated school when they apply for
starting school. This will only apply if an application was made for the catchment
school and the place refused in writing. Please note that it is the parent’s
responsibility to indicate these circumstances when applying for the younger
sibling’s school place.
Starting School Allocation:
Any child with an Education Health and Care Plan naming the school will automatically
be admitted to that school, under section 324 of the Education Act 1996.
1. Looked after children (children in public care), children who were previously
looked after who ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to
a special guardianship order or child arrangements order. This includes children
who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of
England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Evidence must
be provided.
2. Children who are subject to a special guardianship order who have not
previously been in local authority care. Evidence must be provided.
3. Chil
dren who need a place at the school on exceptional and compelling social,
psychological or medical grounds. See page 13 for more information. Evidence
must be provided.
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4. Children who live in the catchment area with brothers or sisters already at the
school or who will be attending the linked junior school when the child starts.
5. Other
children who live in the catchment area.
6. Other children who live outside the catchment area with brothers or sisters
already at the school or who will be attending the linked junior school when the
child starts.
7. Children of staff in either or both of the following circumstances: where the
member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the
time which the admission to the school is made; and/or the member of staff is
recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
8. Other children who live outside the catchment area.
Variations to West Sussex County Council’s
oversubscription criteria (North Area)
Maidenbower, Crawley
There are two infant schools in Maidenbower, Brook Infant School and Maidenbower
Infant School. Their oversubscription criteria differs to those for the other Community
schools in the county. The oversubscription criteria can be found in Appendix 1 North.
Apply online: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Variations to West Sussex County Council’s
oversubscription criteria in the (South Area)
Rose Green Infant School
The Rose Green Infant School oversubscription differs from those for other Community
schools in the county. Priority is given to children living in the catchment area for the
school to the West of the line shown on the map. The oversubscription criteria can be
found in Appendix 1. The map below is for illustration purposes only. Parents can check
the school catchment areas
pages and catchment checker to see which school’s
catchment they live in.
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Shoreham Beach Primary School
The oversubscription criteria differs from other Community schools in the county. Priority
is given to children who live in the catchment to the East of Ferry Road above those who
live in the catchment to the West of Ferry Road (please see Appendix 1 South) The map
below is for illustration purposes only. Parents can check at school catchment areas
as to
which school’s catchment they live in.
Church Voluntary Aided Schools, Foundation Schools,
Free Schools and Academies
Church Voluntary Aided Schools, Foundation Schools, Free Schools and Academies are
‘own admission authority schools’, responsible for determining their own admission
arrangements. The oversubscription criteria for church aided and foundation schools and
academies in West Sussex are available either on the schools’ websites or from the
schools.
Parents wishing to express a preference for any of these schools are advised to view the
school’s full admission policy and supporting notes, including definitions, available within
the school’s prospectus and on the school or admissions website.
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Transport to school
West Sussex Home to School Transport Policies
Free transport, or assistance with the cost of travel to school, may be offered by the Local
Authority according to which school your child attends and the distance involved.
Please note that the school transport policy and school transport arrangements are
subject to review from time to time.
The full Home to School Transport Policy is available at www.westsussex.gov.uk/schooltransport
along with further information about school transport. The policy is summarised below.
Where hel
p with travel is agreed, it will be by one or more of the following, as appropriate:
a) a free place on a contract or school bus;
b) a rail or bus season ticket;
c) a fuel allowance where travel by car is agreed;
d) by taxi, in exceptional cases only, usually for children with severe disabilities; or
e) a contribution towards the cost of travel.
Travel to the Catchment Area School or Nearest School
If your child attends the County Council catchment school for your area, free travel will be
available if your child is:
• of statutory school age and is under 8 years old and
• l
ives two miles or more from their County Council catchment or nearest suitable school
or
• i
s 8 years or over and
• lives three miles or more from their County Council catchment or nearest suitable school.
Distance is measured by the shortest available walking route.
Assistance will also be available where the school attended is not the catchment school but is
the nearest suitable state-funded school to the home, provided the relevant walking distance
test is met. The term ‘nearest’ is used in this document to mean ‘nearest suitable’. There is
further information about transport and Educational Health & Care Plans (EHCPs) below.
Preference and Transport
Where a child attends a school which is not the nearest suitable or County Council catchment
school on the grounds of parental preference, the parents are usually responsible for making
their own transport arrangements and for all transport costs. The nature of the walking route is
not taken into account where such a preference is made.
Parent/carers are able to express up to three preferences for schools in the
admissions process. If preferences for the three nearest schools are made in distance
order, nearest first, then transport assistance would be available to whichever school
is allocated as part of the admissions round. This is because the school offered will
automatically be the nearest available school.
If parents do not express their nearest suitable or catchment school as one of their preferences,
and instead request a place at a school which is not the nearest suitable or catchment school,
the pupil will not be eligible for Council funded travel assistance unless the extended rights
apply.
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Parents should apply to the Transport Co-ordination team if they believe their child will be
eligible for assistance because their nearest school(s) was full.
Children from Families with a Low Income
Help is available to children from families on a low income where:
• The child is eligible for free school meals or the family receives working tax credit at the
maximum level for the case and;
• The school attended is one of the three nearest suitable schools to the child’s home
(including Academies, Free Schools and faith-based schools) and;
• The home to school walking distance is two miles or more, measured by the shortest
available walking route and;
• The school attended is less than six miles from the child’s home, measured by the
shortest road route.
Help is available for children from families on a low income, as specified above, where a child
attends a school for reasons of religion or belief which is two miles or more, measured by the
shortest available walking route and not more than 15 miles from the child’s home, measured
by the shortest road route, subject to there being no suitable alternative school nearer to the
child’s home. Evidence to support grounds of religion or belief will be required and the Authority
will be guided by the Equality Act 2006 with regard to definitions.
In these circumstances, evidence to support a financial assessment will be required at the time
of application. Assistance will continue for the duration of the school year. A fresh application
must be made each year to confirm that the eligibility criteria are still met.
Travel to Church Schools on Denominational Grounds
Assistance with transport is not available to children attending church voluntary aided schools
with the exception of those who qualify on low-income grounds and those for whom the school
is the nearest suitable school to their home address.
Travel to Special Schools and Special Support Centres
A child with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is usually treated no differently from a
child without an EHCP and the usual policy, as above, applies with regard to distance between
home and the nearest suitable school. If your child attends the catchment special school or a
catchment secondary school with special support centre for the area in which you live and the
Local Authority considers that transport is necessary because of an individual’s specific needs or
disabilities, regardless of the distance from home to school, it will be provided free of charge.
There is an expectation for children and young people to travel to and from school or college
independently (including using public transport), where possible. Taxis are provided only in
exceptional cases. Children and young people’s needs are reviewed and transport may not be
provided for the whole of a child’s school education.
If you have a query about transport assistance to a special school or special support centre
more i
nformation you can contact your Planning Co-ordinator in
or
the Spec
ial Educational Needs
Assessment Team at either SENAT.North@westsussex.gov.uk
Behaviour
All pupils and students are expected to abide by the codes of conduct and behaviour issued by
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the Local Authority and the school that a child attends or the transport operator. For further
information, please visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/schooltransport
Contact details
You can contact the Transport Co-ordination team at school.transport@westsussex.gov.uk or
(01243 753530).
Errors o
r revisions
In the event of an error being made, transport will be withdrawn following a period of notice of
not less than one half term.
If y
ou are unhappy with a Transport Decision
If you are not satisfied with a decision about your entitlement to free transport or assistance,
you should contact the Transport Bureau (mainstream school pupils), Planning Co-ordinator
(pupils placed by the Special Educational Needs Assessment Team) or Student Support (Post-16
students) to discuss the matter. If you feel there are special circumstances you may appeal to
the Director of Education and Skills for the case to be reconsidered. In exceptional
circumstances, the case may be referred to an appeal panel of elected members.
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West Sussex Sustainable Modes of Travel Strategy
Introduction
The Education and Inspections Act 2006 requires local authorities to publish a
Sustainable Modes of Travel Strategy to promote the use of sustainable travel to
and from school and between school establishments.
Aims of the Strategy
The Education and Inspections Act 2006 extends local authorities’ duties to support
choice through provision of transport and transport arrangements, including provision of
free transport for the most disadvantaged families.
The strategy supports this by building on existing strategies, plans and policies adopted
by the Local Authority. Through the implementation of the strategy the Local Authority
will:
• Help to improve travel planning to schools and colleges
• Improve accessibility to schools and colleges
• Improve road safety and healthy lifestyles for children
• Continue to build on reduction of car use for school journeys
• Improve safety at school gates by discouraging illegal and inconsiderate
parking behaviors at drop-off and pick-up times
• Increase walking, cycling and using public transport to and from school
• Encourage independent travel for children and students with special educational needs.
The Strategy
The strategy complements the West Sussex Transport Plan 2011-26 and draws from the Local
Authority’s other plans and strategies including:
• Safer Routes to School delivery programme
• School Travel Plan programme (including behavioural change activities)
• Road Safety Framework 2016-2026
• Walking and Cycling Strategy 2016-26
• West Sussex Bus
Strategy 2018-26
• Home to School and College transport policies which are summarised in the Information
for Parents Booklet and also available on the council’s website (see links below).
School Travel Plans
Through the School Travel Plan Programme, the Local Authority is working alongside
schools to enable schools to develop and maintain an accredited Travel Plan. Travel
Plans are accredited through ModeShift Stars. School Travel Plans include advice for
parents about existing travel to school and plans for improvement. They should measure
and monitor the journey to and from school to help plan for future travel needs. School
Travel Plans are available either through the schools’ websites or by contacting schools
direct.
Walking to school
Through the development of the Walking and Cycling Strategy 2016-26, walking buses,
the Safer Routes to School programme and other walking initiatives (e.g. walk to school
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week), the Local Authority supports and encourages walking to school, not only to
reduce car usage but to improve both the health of children and the environment locally.
Cycling
Through its Walking and Cycling Strategy 2016-26, the Local Authority is committed to
promoting cycling as normal and acceptable behavior including for travelling to and from
school or college. As well as local information in some school travel plans, advice on
cycling in West Sussex can be found on the County Council’s website. The website also
links to the West Sussex Cycle Journey Planner (see the table below for links.)
Schools will have their own cycling policies and will also be able to advise on the facilities
that they can offer, such as cycle racks and storage.
Public Transport
The Local Authority is committed to promoting the use of public transport. Information
about rail and bus timetables, fares and travel planning can be found through the links
and contact points in the table below.
Students who attend full-time courses at sixth forms, sixth form colleges or colleges of
further education can also get 50% off rail tickets (including season tickets) using the
16-17 Saver, a national scheme supported by the Department for Transport. This
replaces the Sussex Student Card.
The Local Authority works actively alongside bus operators to review existing and
implement new bus infrastructure.
Help with Home to School and College transport
In the majority of cases, parents are responsible for their children’s travel and costs.
Some children and young people may be entitled to help with transport, depending on
the school or college they attend and the distance between home and school. Individual
circumstances may also be taken into account e.g. where a child or young person has
special educational needs or where the family is on low income.
Further information about help with transport to and from school or college can be found
on the school transport section of the council’s website. Additional information for
students attending sixth forms, sixth form colleges or colleges of further education can
be found in the Post-16 Transport Policy Statement and its appendices published
annually on the website.
Independent Travel Training
The County Council is committed to the principles of inclusion and independent living for
children and young people with special needs and disabilities. The ability to travel
independently is an important part of preparing children and young people for adulthood.
Whilst for some it will be difficult, many parents can help by using public transport with
their children as much as possible so that they get used to it as a normal mode of travel.
Parents can help by training their children to use public transport independently as they
get older. Schools and colleges also help by offering independent travel training to help
children and young people achieve independent living outcomes in their Education, Health
and Care Plan. Wherever possible, there is an expectation for children and young people
to travel to and from school or college independently.
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Useful documents, websites and contact numbers:
Title
Website
Contact or further
information
Cycling
www.westsussex.gov.uk/cycling
01243 642105
School Travel Plans
Contact individual schools direct
Contact individual
schools direct
School Crossing Patrols
www.westsussex.gov.uk/schooltransp
ort
Contact individual
schools direct or
School Crossing Patrol
Service on 01243
642105
Home to school and
college transport
policies
www.westsussex.gov.uk/schooltransp
ort
school.transport@westsu
ssex. gov.uk
Travel planning
including bus
timetables and fares
www.traveline.info
www.westsussex.gov.uk/buses
www.travelwestsussex.co.uk
0871 200 2233
Rail timetables and
fares
www.nationalrail.co.uk
08457 48 49 50
16-17 Saver rail
discount scheme
www.16-17saver.co.uk
Safer Routes to School
and Travel Planning
www.westsussex.gov.uk
srts.team@westsussex.g
ov.uk
Bus Infrastructure
improvements
www.westsussex.gov.uk
bus.stops@westsussex.g
ov.uk
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In-year applications to join an established year group
An in-year admission is the admission of a pupil to a school which takes place outside of
the main admission round. This includes pupils changing schools, pupils coming from a
different country or from other parts of the UK, pupils returning to a school from living
elsewhere or those who have not been in school. If a child is coming from abroad to the
UK for the first time then the child must be in the country when you apply. However, if
the child has previously lived in the UK, and you can prove that you are returning to a
property which you own or rent in West Sussex, then you can apply in advance of the
child arriving in the country. If in doubt please contact the Pupil Admissions Team for
advice.
If you are thinking of changing schools because your child is not getting on at their
cur
rent school then you should always discuss your reasons for the move with the
current school. If you remove your child from school and home educate for less than six
months your child will be expected to return to their previous school if there is space
available. In-year applications will only be considered under the exceptional and
compelling criteria at the time of the original application, unless there is an
unforeseeable change of circumstance after the application was made. Therefore,
supporting evidence from an independent professional (see page 13 above) must be
submitted with the original application.
Details of how to make an in-year application, which form to use and where to send it
can be found at www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions, or you can telephone 03330 142
903 for advice and an application form. Online applications made at a weekend are
treated as being received on the next working day. In-year applications for schools
outside West Sussex should be made direct to that school or Local Authority.
Where West Sussex County Council processes applications, either as the Admissions
Authority for the school or on behalf of the governing body of an own admission authority
school, we aim to do so within ten school days of receipt, although this can be longer at
busy times or if required information is delayed or complex. We can only offer a place if
there are spaces in that year group and places for established year groups cannot be
reserved in advance. You can make an in-year application at any time and places
normally have to be taken up within 10 school days. The exception is that in-year
applications for September entry (apart from the intake year) can be made from 20 May
and will be processed as if received on 1 June. In-year applications for September
received on or before 19 May will be returned to the applicant and must be resubmitted
on or after 20 May. Where preferences cannot be met parents will be advised of how to
go on the waiting list and their right of appeal.
Where West Sussex County Council may not process In Year applications on behalf of
the admission authority of an own admission authority school, you need to contact the
school direct. It should be noted that schools that require completion of a
Supplementary Information Form (SIF), for example church voluntary aided schools or
academies with a religious character, will also need this for an In Year application.
Special rules apply to in-year applications for the following groups of children:
Service Pe
rsonnel - West Sussex County Council is committed, in accordance with The
Armed Forces Covenant, to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces Community
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suffer no disadvantage in accessing public services. Members of the armed forces with
automatic right of entry to the UK who are able to provide evidence of their relocation
may apply for a school place ahead of a move. An application can be made as soon as
confirmation of the relocation is available, with no restriction on how far in advance the
application can be made. Armed forces applications must be supported by an official
letter that declares a relocation date and a Unit postal address or quartering area
address and it is this address that will be used when considering the application. There is
no guarantee that a place will be available at a preferred school; each application will be
considered in line with the school's admissions criteria. Please note that only applications
made from the Unit postal address or quartering area address can be processed in
advance.
Crown Servants - Crow
n servants with automatic right of entry to the UK who are able
to provide evidence of their relocation may apply for a school place ahead of a move. An
application can be made as soon as confirmation of the relocation is available, with no
restriction on how far in advance the application can be made. For crown servants a
United Kingdom address can only be used if there is evidence of the address the child is
returning to. There is no guarantee that a place will be available at a preferred school;
each application will be considered in line with the school's admissions criteria.
Children coming from abroad - If a chi
ld is coming from abroad to the UK certain
conditions must be met. Before applying for a state-funded school place it is the parent’s
responsibility to ensure that they and their child have a right of abode in the UK or that
the conditions of their immigration status otherwise permit them to access a state-
funded school. You must provide evidence that your child is arriving in the UK within four
weeks of the application (usually a copy of your child’s flight ticket) and the address
where they will be living, if known. If a UK address is not provided the child’s current
address abroad will be used which will generally give the lowest priority for a school
place. All required evidence must accompany the application. Please do not send original
documents as these cannot be returned. If an offer is made and it transpires that these
conditions have not been met the offer will be withdrawn.
Vulnerable Children – In accordan
ce with the School Admissions Code, a Fair Access
Protocol exists to ensure that un-placed children, especially the most vulnerable, for
example children who are homeless or children who are carers, are offered a place at a
suitable school as quickly as possible. You will be contacted after you have returned an
application form if your application is to be processed under the Fair Access Protocol.
Looked After Chi
ldren and Previously Looked After Children - It should be noted
that the School Admissions Code 2021 differentiates between a looked after child and a
previously looked after child. A local authority has the power to direct a maintained
school to admit a looked after child, even when the school is full. This is not the case
with a previously looked after child, although previously looked after children do receive
priority under the oversubscription criteria.
Infant Class Size Legislation - Legislati
on relating to Infant Class Sizes must be adhered
to. This means that classes for Reception, Year 1 and 2 must not contain more than 30
pupils with one teacher. In allocating places in these year groups the Admission Authority
must comply with this legislation as it is a statutory requirement and every effort must be
made to keep over-sized classes to a minimum. Section 2.16 of the School Admissions
Code 2021 outlines very limited circumstances in which an exception to this rule can be
made.
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Can I apply for admission outside my child’s normal age group?
Parents may seek a place for their child outside of their normal age group. An application
should be made to the Admission Authority for the school you wish to apply for. The
decision will be made on the basis of the circumstances of each case and in the best
interests of the child concerned. The right of appeal does not apply if a place is offered at
the school but it is not in the preferred age group. For further information and advice
please contact the Admissions Authority for the school you wish to apply for.
Glossary - Explanation of words/phrases used in this
booklet
Academy
Academies are independently managed schools. They are set up by sponsors from
business, faith or voluntary groups in partnership with the Department for Education
(DfE) and the Local Authority. Academies are run by their own academy trust, which sets
the admissions criteria and makes admissions decisions.
Admission Authority
The body that decides which children can attend a school, based on their Admission
Policy. For community and voluntary controlled schools this is the Local Authority. For
academies, church voluntary aided schools, foundation schools and free schools, it is the
Governing Body or Academy Trust.
Back-classing
The Department for Education expects pupils to be educated in their correct
chronological year group. A back-classing arrangement is when a child who has already
been in receipt of education repeats an academic year and is therefore educated outside
of their chronological year group. This is an exceptional arrangement and applications
must be supported by the current or most recent school.
Catchment School
The school(s) that serve a specific area or address.
Children of Staff
Priority will now be applied to children of school staff in either or both of the
following circumstances (following section 1.39 of the School Admissions Code).
• Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more
years at the time which the admission to the school is made, and/or
• the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a
demonstrable skill shortage.
Church Voluntary Aided School
Church voluntary aided schools are schools with a religious character which are run by
their own Governing Body, which sets the admissions criteria and makes admissions
decisions. They are maintained by the Local Authority but the governing body contributes
to building and maintenance costs.
Community School
A community school is one which is funded and run by the Local Authority, who set
the admi
ssions criteria and makes decisions. The school is maintained by the Local
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Authority.
Co-ordinated Admissions
During the ‘Normal Admissions Round’ Local Authorities are required to co-ordinate
admissions for all pupils in an area. This means that every parent of a child living in West
Sussex who has applied for a school place receives an offer of only one school place.
Delayed entry
Delayed entry is when a summer born child starts reception class at school having
reached statutory school age. They are then in a year group lower than their chronological
year group. See page 17-18 of this booklet for further information.
Deferred Entry
Deferred entry is when a pupil starting school for the first time starts school later than
the first term of the academic year, often to continue attending nursery. Admission to
school will still comply with statutory start dates i.e. the term after the child’s fifth
birthday, and to the correct year group.
Education, Health and Care Plan
A formally recognised assessment of a child’s additional needs.
Fair Access Protocol
The Fair Access Protocol is a requirement of the School Admissions Code to ensure that
– outside the normal admissions round - unplaced children, especially the most
vulnerable, are offered a place at a suitable school as quickly as possible. The operation
of the Fair Access Protocol is triggered when a parent of an eligible child has not secured
a school place under in- year admission procedures.
Foundation (including trust) School
A school where the Governing Body employs the school’s staff and has a responsibility
for admission arrangements. The school’s land and buildings are owned by the Governing
Body or by a charitable foundation or trust.
Free Schools
Free schools are a type of Academy. They are set up by local people/groups. They are
funded by the Department for Education (DfE). Free schools are run by their own
academy trust, which sets the admissions criteria and makes admissions decisions.
Independent School
A school that charges fees and controls its own admissions, which are not co-ordinated
by the Local Authority. Also known as Private Schools.
In-Year Admissions
In-year admissions are applications made on or after the first day of the school term
of the admission year for a place in an established year group.
Local Authority
The co
uncil responsible for co-ordinating admissions to schools in the area and for
determining admission arrangements and managing admissions to community and
voluntary controlled schools. In West Sussex this is West Sussex County Council.
Looked After Children
A child who is registered as being in the care of the Local Authority or being provided with
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accommodation by the Local Authority (under Section 22 of the Children’s Act 1989).
Main Admissions Round
The main admissions round is the period during which the local authority (LA) is responsible
for coordinating applications for entry to Year R, Year 3 and Year 7 in September 2024. It
runs from when applications open until 31 August 2024.
Normal Admissions Round
The period during which parents are invited to express three preferences for a place at
any state-funded school, in rank order on the common application form provided. In
West Sussex this period runs from when applications open on 2 October 2023 to our
processing deadline of 9 February 2024. The deadline for on time parental applications
is 15 January 2024. Applications received between 15 January 2024 and 9 February
2024 are out of time applications determined before the National Offer Day.
Applications received between 10 February 2024 and 1 September 2024 are late
applications outside the normal admissions round.
Number on Roll
This is the total number of children at a school on a specific date.
Oversubscribed
A school is oversubscribed when it has more applications than the number of places available
(published admission number).
Preferences
Parents have the right to state which three schools they would like their child to
attend. However, there can be no guarantee that a place will be allocated at the
preferred schools if they are oversubscribed.
Previously Looked After Children
For school admission purposes a Previously Looked After Child is a child who was a
Looked After Child but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to
a Residence Order, Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order,
immediately following having been looked after. This includes children who appear (to
the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be
in state care as a result of being adopted.
Private Fostering
If you are caring for someone else's child for more than 28 days, you do not have
parental responsibility for them and you are not a relative such as a grandparent,
brother, sister, uncle or aunt (whether full blood, half blood or by marriage or civil
partnership) or step-parent, you may be private fostering. It is a legal requirement that
you contact West Sussex County Council on: 01403 229900 or email:
wschildrenservices@westsussex.gov.uk
Published Admission Number (PAN)
This is the number of places available in each year group at a school, based on the actual
accommodation at the school.
Religious Character
Schools with a Religious Character are commonly known as ‘faith’ schools.
Sibling
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A brother or sister. School admissions policies should define exactly what this means. In
community and controlled schools brothers and sisters can be half or step siblings (by
marriage or cohabitation) or foster siblings sharing a common address. Cousins are not
classed as siblings. Some academies, church voluntary aided schools, free schools and
foundation schools may take another approach and you should check the school’s
information.
Special Guardianship Order (SGO)
Parents can apply under this category if their child is subject to a Special Guardianship
Order who has not previously been in Local Authority Care. Evidence will need to be
supplied with this application. If they have been in Local Authority Care, then they can
apply under the Looked After Children or Previously Looked After Children category.
Voluntary Controlled School
Voluntary Controlled Schools are religious or ‘faith’ schools, but are run by the Local
Authority, which sets the admissions criteria and makes admissions decisions. They are
usually smaller village schools that have CE in their name.
Useful Contact Telephone Numbers
Pupil Admissions Team (Northern
Area) 3
rd
Floor, County Hall North,
Chart Way, Horsham, RH12 1XH
Telephone: 03330 142 903
Email: admissions.north@westsussex.gov.uk
Pupil Admissions Team (Southern Area)
3
rd
Floor, Durrington Bridge House, Barrington Road,
Goring-By-Sea, Worthing BN12 4FP
Telephone: 03330 142 903
Email: admissions[email protected]
Special Educational Needs Assessment Team:
SOUTH: Chichester, Bognor Regis, Midhurst, Petworth, Worthing, Steyning, Littlehampton,
Angmering, Shoreham, Portslade and Hove
Telephone: 0330 222 3120
Email: SENAT.South@westsussex.gov.uk
NORTH: Crawley, Horsham, Burgess Hill, Cuckfield, East Grinstead and Haywards
Heath Telephone: 0330 222 2722
Email: SENAT.Nor[email protected].uk
Pupil Entitlement Team -
Investigations: Telephone: 0330 222 8200
(8.30am to 1.30pm)
Elective Home Education:
Telephone: 0330 222 3300
Email: ehe@westsussex.gov.uk
Private Fostering Team
01403 229900
Email: wschil[email protected]
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Contact details for Diocesan Education Offices
Church of England Schools
Director, Diocesan Board of Education
Diocese of Chichester, 211 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3
4ED
Telephone: 01273 421021
Catholic Schools
Director of Education
Diocese of Arundel and Brighton, Education Service, 4 Southgate Drive Crawley, West
Sussex, RH10 6RD
Telephone: 01293 511130
Neighbouring
Authorities
East Sussex County
Council
Admissions and Transport Team, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes,
East Sussex, BN7 1SG.
Telephone: 0300 330 9472
www.eastsussex.gov.uk
Kent County Council
Admissions and Transport Team, Room 2.24, Sessions House, County Hall,
Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1XQ.
Telephone: 03000 412121
www.kent.gov.uk
Surrey County Council
Admissions and Transport Team, Quadrant
Court, 35 Guildford Road, Woking, Surrey,
GU22 7QQ
Telephone: 0300 200 1004
www.surreycc.gov.uk
Brighton and Hove City Council
School Admissions Team, Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove, BN3
3BQ.
Telephone: 01273 293653
www.brighton-hove.gov.uk
Hampshire County Council
County Admissions Team, Children’s Services Department, The Castle, Winchester,
Hampshire, SO23 8UG.
Telephone: 0300 555 1377
www.hants.gov.uk
Portsmouth City Council
Admissions Service, Civic Offices, Guildhall Square,
Portsmouth, PO1 2EA
Telephone: 023 9268 8008
www.portsmouth.gov.uk
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West Sussex Admissions North and South areas
Data Protection
The West Sussex County Council (WSCC) Pupil Entitlement Team use personal data in
line with the West Sussex County Council Privacy Policy. WSCC respects your privacy and
is committed to protecting your personal data. We comply with the Data Protection Act
2018 and the General Data Protection Regulations (EU 2016/679 (GDPR)). Please follow
the link below to find out further information on how your information is used and details
of your rights:
WSCC Privacy Policy https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/privacy-policy/
.
A paper copy of the Privacy Notices, including the Privacy Notice for Pupil Entitlement, can be
provided upon request.
This brochure relates to the school year starting September 2024 and is as accurate as
possible. However, there may be changes during the year as a result of developments in
central or local government policies, or at individual schools. Please check with the Pupil
Admissions Team if you are unclear about anything.
