Welcome to Our School
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.
Our School Tours
To assist you in making a decision, we offer regular school tours with Mr Hateley, Head Teacher, or Mrs Ford, Deputy Head, in October, November and January. This allows you to hear about our ambition for your child and to see our school working on a normal day. The dates for our tours are below and you can book via the link,
Tuesday 1st October 2024 at 9.30am
Thursday 3rd October 2024 at 9.30am
Tuesday 8th October 2024 at 9.30am
Thursday 10th October 2024 at 9.30am
Tuesday 15th October 2024 at 9.30am
Wednesday 16th October 2024 at 9.30am
Tuesday 22nd October 2024 at 9.30am
Thursday 24th October 2024 at 9.30am
Wednesday 6th November 2024 at 9.30am
Tuesday 12th November 2024 at 9.30am
Thursday 14th November 2024 at 9.30am
Tuesday 19th November 2024 at 9.30am
Thursday 21st November 2024 at 9.30am
Tuesday 26th November 2024 at 9.30am
Wednesday 27th November 2024 at 9.30am
https://form.jotform.com/231574045022345
We look forward to meeting you and your children then.
Admissions: Reception Class September 2025
In all cases your application should be submitted directly to the Local Authority.
Starting school places - West Sussex County Council
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 7th October 2024
The closing date for applications is 11.59 p.m. 15th January 2025.
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 Wednesday 15th January 2025
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.
