West Sussex County Council: Admission to School

The information found on these pages is for parents whose children are due to start school for the first time, are due to transfer to the next stage of their education (i.e. junior, middle, intermediate or secondary school), are moving into or within West Sussex and require school places for their children or are wanting to change school but are not moving house.

There are specific booklets covering starting school and school transfer which are available to download on this website.

The links below provide further information about the admissions process in West Sussex.

• 01. Contact the Admissions Team
• 02. Starting School (Reception Class)
• 03. Transfer to Junior or Middle School
• 04. Transferring from Primary to Intermediate or Secondary School
• 05. FAQs about the starting school and transfer process
• 06. Applying Online for starting school and transfers
• 07. Applying for an in-year school place
• 08. Students from Overseas
• 09. Neighbouring Local Authorities
• 10. Appeals & Complaints