Admissions and Starting SCHOOL

If you have any questions about your child attending here at Catsfield please call the school office on 01424 892247 or email office@catsfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk 

Please also see our Admissions Policy on the Policies page for further information and a breakdown of admissions criteria.

You can also visit: East Sussex - Apply for a School Place or for 2026-27 onwards  East Sussex - Final Arrangements for 2026-27

 

 

 

When must I apply by?

If your child was born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021, then they are due to start primary school in September 2025. Don’t miss the deadline on 15 January 2025. If you miss the deadline you are much less likely to get the school you want.

 

Transition for Early Years Children

After Easter 2025 we will begin our arrangements for new pupils to begin transition in to their first class. 

Parents and children can start by attending some 'pop in and play' sessions on some afternoons. This gives them a chance to become familiar with the classroom inside and outside and spend time with the class teacher.

We invite everyone who will be attending in September to come together on the school field for some activites during a session. This is a lovely time for parents and carers to meet too. 

In late June and in to July we plan some afternoon sessions for more 'pop in and play' and one or two occassions for parents to leave them with us for a short time. These sessions are planned in very small groups and last for about 1 hour.

We find all these opportunities help children to settle in to their new class and get to know their teacher and teaching assistant well before they start in September.

Great transition leads to fantastic starts!

A welcome from the Headteacher

Dear Prospective Parents and Carers,

Choosing the right school for your child can be a big decision. You may have a choice of several schools near to where you live and so you will want to find out as much as you can about all of them so you can make the right choice when you apply.

If you have any further questions  please do give us a call. 

Mr John Barnes

Headteacher

 

Meet Mrs Harwood- Tigers Class Teacher

Mrs Harwood is our Tigers Class teacher. This is our transition video which gives you a good idea of what to expect when your child attends here at Catsfield.