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 PolicyIf 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
Details of the admissions policy for West Sussex Schools can be found at:
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).
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Offer date |
Deadline for lodging an appeal |
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Primary |
16 April 2025 |
19 May 2025 |
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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.