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Admissions
School Admissions
Admissions for pupils into the Reception class are coordinated as part of the local authority’s application programme which usually closes in January of each year for entry into the school in the following September.
Parent tours are provided during the autumn for prospective parents, or can be booked via the school office throughout the year on 01243 372726.
For admission into reception when a child is 4, please follow the local authority’s applications procedure which can be found on the West Sussex website at:
Admissions to our school are managed by the Local Education Authority and applications must be made through their offices at the Education Office (South).
Pupil Admissions Office
Centenary House
Durrington Lane
Worthing BN13 2QB
Telephone :- 03330 142903
Email: admissions.south@westsussex.gov.uk
Parents can express a preference for any school, but as a community school the criteria for admissions is set by West Sussex. Further information about this can be obtained from the Admissions Office.
Starting School September 2026
Starting School September 2026 If your child was born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021, they are eligible to start school in September 2026.
Our admissions policies for the current and future years are available to download below.
In the case of a place not being offered, parents have a right of appeal.
Admissions Appeals
In the event of not receiving a place at Westbourne Primary, if you wish to appeal and be placed on the waiting list, please follow these links to the relevant information:West Sussex Appeals

