9 in 10 children get first choice primary school in West Sussex
Parents are finding out what offers they've received today
More than nine out of 10 West Sussex children starting school this September will be offered their first preference primary school, and every child who applied has a place.
Families across the county are finding which school their children will attending on National Offer Day on Tuesday (April 19th).
West Sussex County Council’s Admissions Team handled 8,842 primary applications this year.
91.2% of those who applied to start primary school will be offered their first preference school, with 98.7% offered one of their three preferences.
The team also managed a total of 1,444 applications for children transferring from infant to junior school. Of those, 100% will today be offered one of their three preferences, with 99.9% offered their first preference school.
Offers are being sent by email today and should arrive before 5pm.
Nigel Jupp, West Sussex County Council's Cabinet Member for Learning & Skills, said:
“It is very good news that once again the vast majority of West Sussex children who are starting school this September have been offered their preferred primary school. Our schools offer great support to children starting in Reception and families can now begin to plan for this big and exciting step.
“There will of course be a small number of families who did not get the school they had hoped for, and I would strongly advise them to get in touch with our admissions team who are on hand to talk through their options.”
West Sussex County Council's admissions team can be contacted by calling 03330 142903 or by emailing admissions.north@westsussex.gov.uk or admissions.south@westsussex.gov.uk.