School admissions in September 2026

Find out about the West Sussex school admission arrangements for 2026 to 2027.

West Sussex community and voluntary controlled schools

The admission arrangements for community and voluntary controlled schools for 2026 admissions and West Sussex’s coordinated scheme for 2026 have now been determined.

These are explained in the documents below:

Academies and foundation, trust and voluntary aided schools

The admission authority for the school is responsible for determining the admission arrangements for academies and foundation, trust and voluntary aided schools. These schools are required to publish their determined admission arrangements on their website by 15 March 2025. Links to the website of each school are available in the Directory of West Sussex schools and establishments.

Office of the Schools Adjudicator

Any person or body who considers that these admission arrangements are unlawful, or not in compliance with the School Admissions Code or relevant law relating to admissions, can make an objection to the Schools Adjudicator. 

 

 
Last updated:
3 April 2025
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