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 closures

Find out which West Sussex schools are currently closed, and their expected reopening dates.
School attendance and behaviour

General protocols for school attendance and behaviour.
Free school meals

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

Purchase a school meal for your child.
School and college transport

Getting help with travel to and from school, sixth form or college.
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.
School Ofsted inspections

Discover the results of the latest Ofsted inspections.