Admissions

We have an open door policy and are happy to show any parents around the school. We hold open days in the late autumn for prospective reception parents; please check our calendar dates for more information.

If you are hoping to join our school during the year, please contact the school office to arrange a tour.

School Admissions Process

The school admissions team that work for Brighton and Hove City Council manage and control all school admissions and school places at Woodingdean Primary School.

Any child with a statement of educational needs or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) will be entitled to a place at school named therein.

Published Admissions Number (PAN) for September 2027: 60

Total school open time per week: 32.5 hours

The local authority school admissions team applies the following priorities when allocating all applications for spaces:

1. Children in the care of a local authority, and previously looked after children
2. Compelling medical or other exceptional reasons
3. Sibling link
4. Children transferring between a linked Infant and Junior School
5. Other children

If you would like to apply for a place at Woodingdean Primary School please contact the school admissions team:

School Admissions Team
Brighton and Hove City Council
Hove Town Hall
Hove
BN3 3BQ

Telephone: 01273 293653
Website: Apply for a school place
E-mail: schooladmissions@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Please see the Local Authority's Primary School Admissions guide here:

https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-policies-reports-strategies-and-other-documents/infant-junior-and-primary-school-admissions-guide-2027-2028

This outlines how parents should apply, how places are allocated if the school is oversubscribed, how to appeal a decision and the process for deferring entry for Reception.