Admissions
Choosing the school that is just right for your child and family is an important and exciting task!
There's no better way to see what's special about our school than coming to visit and seeing the school in action. Each year we show round lots of families whose children are due to start school in September or who may be moving to the area.
We hold Open School sessions, which have been hugely successful, giving new families the opportunity to come and spend an hour at the school. They involve a short presentation by our senior leadership team and a school tour provided by some of our older children, followed by an opportunity for an informal discussion, answering any questions specific to your child. Those families who visited us reported that they found this opportunity a really valuable one.
Children in West Sussex start school in the September following their 4th birthday. Although children are entitled to start school full time from September, parents may also opt to start on a part time basis or to defer entry to school until the compulsory school starting date which is the term in which a child turns five.
Admissions Policy:
The admission policy of this school is common to all county and controlled schools in West Sussex.
Lavant Church of England Primary School is in the Southern Education Area of West Sussex and admits children from 4 - 11 years. If you wish your child to join our school you should apply to Pupil Admission Team, Admissions South, Bridge House, Floor 3, Barrington Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4FP. Tel: 033 301 42903. A member of the team will consult with the head and governors before making a decision regarding the application. Further information can be found on West Sussex County Council website -
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/schools-and-colleges/school-places/
Over-subscription criteria:
All schools in West Sussex have criteria to use if they receive more applications than there are places available.
Looked after children (children in public care), children who were previously looked after who ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a special guardianship order or child arrangements order. This includes children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Evidence must be provided; 2. Children who are subject to a Special Guardianship Order who have not previously been in Local Authority Care. Evidence must be provided; 3. Children who need a place at the school on exceptional and compelling social, psychological or medical grounds. Evidence must be provided; 4. Children who live in the catchment area with brothers or sisters already at the school or who will be attending the linked junior school when the child starts; 5. Other children who live in the catchment area; 6. Children who live outside the catchment area with brothers or sisters already at the school or who will be attending the linked junior school when the child starts; 7. Children of staff; 8. Other children who live outside the catchment area.
ADMISSIONS - RECEPTION YEAR
It is the responsibility of parents or carers to apply for a school place. You do not need to have a letter from the council. We would advise parents in the term before their 4th birthday to refer to West Sussex County Council/Admissions and follow the procedure for applying for a school place for your child. Detailed information about this process can be found on the admissions website:
ADMISSIONS - TRANSFERS
The schools admissions limit is 30 pupils per year group and parents seeking a transfer to the school for a child living either inside or outside of the catchment area should contact the Pupil Admission team on 03330 142903 or email admissions.south@westsussex.gov.uk. Alternatively please click on the following link to apply online https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions