Schools and colleges

Find out about schools and colleges in West Sussex - from applying for a place to term dates.

School places

School admissions information, such as how to apply for a school place in West Sussex, moving between schools and admissions criteria.
School term dates

Find school term dates for this year and the next school year.
School inset days

Find a school and refer to its website for information about inset dates.
Find a school, academy or college

Search for and find out about schools, including their inset days and contact details.
School attendance and behaviour

General protocols for school attendance and behaviour.
School and college transport

Getting help with travel to and from school, sixth form or college.
Free school meals

Find out whether your child qualifies for free school meals and how to apply.
Home education

Find out how to educate your child at home.
Information for governors

Information on becoming a governor and how to access information for governors on the West Sussex Services for Schools website.
Emergency school closures

Find current West Sussex school closures and expected reopening dates.
Paid school meals

Purchase a school meal for your child.
School Ofsted inspections

Discover the results of the latest Ofsted inspections.