Thank you for your interest in St Wilfrid's
Starting school should be an exciting time for all children and at St Wilfrid's we recognise the privilege we have in supporting your child in taking their next step on their learning journey.Admissions information, what to do, and links to the relevant sites for submitting an application follow. If you have any questions, please call and speak to Mrs Webster or Mrs Batty in the school office who will be happy help.
Admissions: Reception Class September 2027
In all cases your application should be submitted directly to the Local Authority.
If you are applying on church grounds an additional Supplementary Information Form must be submitted directly to the St Wilfrid’s school office. This is available to download below or to collect from the school office.
Admissions open: Monday 5th October 2026
Applications close on Friday 15th January 2027
Offer Date: Friday 16th April 2027 (for applications received before 11.59 on 15th January 2027 - emails will be sent throughout the day from West Sussex Admissions)
To apply after this date you will need to complete a late application, which is available on the West Sussex website Starting school places - Applying after the closing date
Please note that all applications received after the closing date are considered after those received on time.
If you have already applied and wish to amend your preferences or your address, or other details, information is available Starting school places - Applying after the closing date
In case of technical issues, we strongly recommend your apply online and not delay your application until the last minute. If you choose to apply on paper form, it is your responsibility to ensure the form arrives before the national closing date.
Please also note that the St Wilfrid's Supplementary Information Form and Clergy Form must be returned to the school by the close of the school day on Friday 15th January 2027
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us. Additionally, if you feel that there any exceptional or compelling reasons why your application should be given preferential consideration, please contact us well before the application deadline. This will enable us to advise you about the appropriate application processes and any supporting evidence that might be needed.
If you need to complete a paper West Sussex application form please contact the West Sussex Pupil Admissions team: Tel: 033 301 42903 or Email: admissions.north@westsussex.gov.uk
Applications received after the closing date are considered late and dealt with after all those received on time.
In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these admissions arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the church or alternative premises have been available for public worship.
