Admissions
THE ADMISSION POLICY
All children who become five in any particular academic year are offered a full time place. This is subject to suitability and the final decision will be made by the school.
The school receives children during the academic year in which they have their 5th birthday. This year has seen Rother Valley primary schools gain Year 6 pupils. Therefore there have been no transfers to secondary schools in September 2009. From September 2010, the majority of children will transfer to the Midhurst Rother Academy at the end of year 6 when they are 11 years old; following close liaison between Schools to ensure smooth transfer and proper
continuity.
We welcome visits from parents considering sending their children to the school. We will be
happy to show you around the school – simply give us a ring and make an appointment.
Applying for a school place in West Sussex
Schools in West Sussex are categorised as community, voluntary controlled and voluntary
aided. Community and voluntary controlled schools serve catchment areas. Voluntary aided
schools serve wider areas. This school is a Voluntary Controlled School.
Admissions to community and voluntary controlled schools are the responsibility of the Local
Education Authority and applications for those moving into the area, must be made through
their offices at:
Education Office (South)
Pupil Admissions Office
Centenary House
Durrington Lane
Worthing
West Sussex BN13 2QB
Telephone: 01903 839141
Fax: 01903 839214
Email: admissions.south.ed@westsussex.gov.uk
Under the Education Act parents can express a preference for any school but Parents do not
have a right to choose a school. West Sussex Education Authority does however make every
effort to meet parental preference where possible. Further information about how places are
allocated at this, and other schools in the County, is contained in the Authority’s Information
for Parents Booklet a copy of which is available from the Pupil Admissions Office. Further
details relating to admissions to West Sussex schools can be found at http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/education/information-for-parents/admission-to-school/
Transport
Transport matters for children attending this school are dealt with by the Transport office
based in The Grange, Tower Street, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1RH. They can be
contacted on 01243 839202
Helen Moules
Pupils Admissions Manager (South)