School admission policies 2027 to 2028

Find out about the consultation on West Sussex school admission arrangements for 2027 to 2028.

If you have a child between the ages of 2 and 18 or you have an interest in school admissions, we would like your views. We propose to reduce Published Admission Numbers (PAN) in the schools listed below for September 2027 entry.

We welcome your views about our proposal to reduce:

  • Bersted Green Primary School from a PAN for Reception of 60 to a PAN of 30
  • Swiss Gardens Primary School from a PAN for Reception of 60 to a PAN of 30
  • Upper Beeding Primary School from a PAN for Reception of 45 to a PAN of 30
  • East Preston Infant School from a PAN for Reception of 90 to a PAN of 60
  • The Meads Primary School from a PAN for Reception of 45 to a PAN of 30

Also, we welcome your views on our proposed admission arrangements and oversubscription criteria (Community and Voluntary Controlled schools) for September 2027 entry. This includes key dates in the admissions process. 

Access the consultation (external link)

If you need any of the information for this consultation in a different format, contact us on 0330 222 8543 or email us at schoolconsultations@westsussex.gov.uk. We will do our best to help you.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing and have a Next Generation Text (NGT) texting app installed on your computer, laptop or smartphone, you can contact us on 18001 0330 222 8543.

The consultation opens on Monday 24 November 2025 and closes on Friday 16 January 2026.

 
Last updated:
24 November 2025
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