Admissions

1. Children living in the Borough of Worthing
2. Children of staff employed at the school for at least two years
3. All other children

Tie-break: Priority is given to children living closest to the school (straight-line distance). Random allocation is used where distances are equal.

In-Year Admissions

An in-year admission is a request for a place after the start of the academic year or for a year group other than reception.

In-year applications can be made at any time.

• Applications should be made using the West Sussex in-year form
• Forms should be returned directly to the school
• If no place is available, children will be added to a waiting list
• Places are allocated using the oversubscription criteria above

Where no place is available, children will be added to a waiting list. Places are allocated in accordance with the oversubscription criteria and not based on the length of time on the list.

Parents will normally be notified of the outcome of an in-year application within 15 school days.

The school participates in the West Sussex Fair Access Protocol, which ensures that vulnerable children are offered a school place as quickly as possible.

Children with additional needs (without an EHCP) should apply through the standard admissions process.

To apply or arrange a visit, please contact the school office.

Admission Outside Normal Age Group

Parents may request admission outside the normal age group. Each request will be considered individually in the child’s best interests, taking into account their academic, social and emotional development and any relevant professional advice.

Please contact the school before applying.

Appeals

If your child is not offered a place, you have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel.

Appeals are managed by West Sussex County Council. Information about how to appeal and the appeals timetable can ve found here:
👉 West Sussex Appeals

Further Information

• Admissions Policy 2027/2028 (PDF)
• School Tours take place in the Autumn Term, details will be place on our website

These arrangements were determined by the Durrington Multi Academy Trust and published by 15 March 2026 in accordance with the School Admissions Code 2021.