School places

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

Key dates

Key dates for primary, infant and junior school places

Key dates when applying for a primary, infant and junior school place.
Key dates for secondary school places

Key dates when applying for a secondary school place.

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Moving school

Apply for a school place during the school year if you wish to change your child’s school (in-year admission).
Starting school places

Apply to start in the Reception year at a primary or infant school in September 2020.
Junior school places

Apply for your child to start Year 3 at junior school in September 2020.
Secondary school places

Apply for your child to start Year 7 at secondary school.
SEND school places

School places for children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Admission of children outside their normal year group

Apply for your child to be educated outside their normal year group.
School places outside of West Sussex

Details on how to apply for a school place outside of West Sussex.
Make an admissions appeal

You can appeal for a place at your preferred school if it has not been offered to you and you have received the refusal in writing.

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