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Primary, infant and junior school places
Applications for September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027.
Key primary, infant and junior datesApply
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Moving school
Apply to change your child's school during the school year (in-year admission).
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Starting school places
Apply for a September 2027 reception year primary or infant school place.
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Junior school places
Apply for a September 2027 junior school place.
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Secondary school places
Apply for a September 2027 secondary school place.
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SEND school places
How to apply for a school place if your child has special educational needs.
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Admission of children outside their normal year group
Apply for your child to be educated outside their normal year group.
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School places outside of West Sussex
How to apply for a school place outside of West Sussex.
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Make an admissions appeal
Appeal against a decision to refuse your child a place at your preferred school.
Find a school
Guidance
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School age ranges and year groups
Details of school year groups.
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Contact the Pupil Admissions Team
Find out how to contact your area Pupil Admissions Office
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How school places are allocated
How we administer school places in West Sussex.
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Moving house during an allocation round
Guidance if you are moving house during an allocation round or after places have been allocated.
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School admission policies
Read the admissions and oversubscription criteria.
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School waiting lists
Information on waiting lists for a place at your preferred school.
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Applying for a place under the exceptional and compelling category
How to request priority for a place at your preferred school.
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Parental responsibility, disputes and access to information
What parents or carers need to do when applying for a school place.
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School places for looked after and previously looked after children
Who can apply for a school place for a child who is or was formally looked after.
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Address information for school places
Your child's address when applying for a school place.
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School transport
Help with travel to and from school, sixth form or college.
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Supporting your child as they prepare for school
Information and guidance about starting school.