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School Admissions
If your child was born between 1st September 2006 and 31st August 2007,
they can start school in September 2011.
How to apply
- apply online (available from 1st September 2010)
- Preference Forms - download a preference form to fill in.
- school admissions booklet -request a paper preference form and Booklet.
If you wish to appeal against a decision, please contact Schools Admissions (01273) 293499 or download an appeals form.
The closing date for applications is:- 29th October 2010 for Secondary Schools
- 14th January 2011 for Infant, Junior and Primary Schools
Any applications received after these dates will be treated as late.
- contact the school admissions team
- school admissions timetable
- starting school - information about starting school in the area.
- school admissions booklet - the admissions booklets viewable online.
- transferring school at other times - transfering your child between schools, during the academic year.
- sustainable transport strategy for schools - Travelling to school.
Additional School Places for September 2010 and September 2011
From September 2010 Westdene and Goldstone Primary schools are both increasing their reception classes from 60 to 90. The Office of the Schools Adjudicator will make a decision this autumn, whether they take an extra class every year.
Benfield Junior School are opening a two form reception entry year from September 2010, bringing forward the Councils plan to expand the school into an all through Primary school. This was due to the unprecidented number of applications in the Hove and Portslade area. The formal process of expanding the school is currently in progress.
Brighton & Hove City Council is also waiting for permission from the Office of the Schools Adjudicator to increase the proposed admissions number at Queens Park Primary School. This means that for entry into reception class in September 2011, the admissions number for Queens Park Primary School will potentially be 60.
The Council is also exploring a number of options for a new primary school in Hove offering 90 reception places. More details can be found in the 2010-11 Schools Admissions booklet, available shortly.
Consultation is currently taking place on the possible merger of Balfour Infants and Balfour Junior schools. The decision for this 'merger' will be available to parents before the closing date for applications.
If you have any questions on how this might affect your child or your application for school please contact the school admissions team on 01273 293653 or e-mail on schooladmissions@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
Early education for three & four year olds
If you'd like your child to attend nursery or preschool before starting school, contact the Family Information Service (CIS) for advice on the places and funding available.Opening Hours
Please note that the school admission office is open between 8.30 - 5.00 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday the office is closed to the public 8.30 - 1.00 for staff training.
You can contact the office by calling (01273) 293653 or email us on schooladmissions@brighton-hove.gov.uk and we will respond as soon as possible. We do not operate a face to face service.