Quick Links

Useful Links Open/Close

Schoolsworks is a multi-academy trust in West Sussex. Our aim is to create small hubs of schools which work closely together to collaborate, share best practice and improve outcomes for children.

Schoolsworks

River Beach

Admissions

We look forward to welcoming your child to River Beach Primary School.

If you would like to view our admissions policy for Nursery and other year groups, please follow the links below:

Nursery Admissions

Nursery Admissions Policy

If you would like to apply for a place at our Nursery, you can do from the time your child is 2 in preparation for the term after they turn 3.

The application form can be found here.

School Admissions

School Admissions Policy

2024/2025

2025/2026

2026/2027

Details of the admissions policy for West Sussex Schools can be found at:

West Sussex Admissions Page

Appeals

If you are thinking about going to appeal, please follow this link for more information.

River Beach Appeals Timetable

September 2025 entry

Appeals for children refused a place at a preferred school for admission to Reception class in September 2025 will be heard in line with the School Admissions Appeals Code (2012).

 

Offer date

Deadline for lodging an appeal

Primary

16 April 2025

19 May 2025

 

 

after 19 May 2025 (late appeals)

‘On-time’ appeals will be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for lodging appeals. Appeals lodged after these dates will be heard within 40 school days of the appeal deadline or 30 school days of being lodged, whichever is the later date.

Parents/carers will be notified of their appeal date by the West Sussex Appeals Administrator at least 5 days before the hearing. They will provide a copy of the school’s statement of case which will be sent to each parent/carer at least 5 days before the hearing.

Any additional evidence parents/carers wish to submit in support of their appeal must be sent to the West Sussex Appeals Administrator at least 5 working days before the hearing. Any evidence not submitted by this deadline may not be considered by the independent appeal panel.

 

If you wish to visit the school prior to making an application, please phone the school on 01903 725500 or email office@riverbeach.w-sussex.sch.uk to make an appointment.

Applications for children with SEND

Applications for children with SEND must follow the admissions process. Please refer to our admissions policy. If you would like to discuss a specific need of your child, our SENDCO will be happy to help and support you further. Please contact the school office to arrange a mutually convenient time and, if appropriate, a school visit.