The Admissions Policy of Billingshurst Primary School is common to all County Schools in West Sussex. The policy is outlined in the booklet “Information for Parents” which is published by the Authority. If you have not received a copy of this publication you may obtain one by contacting the Pupil Admissions Office (North). The school’s Starting School Policy is available on this website under ‘policies’.
Starting school, whether in the Foundation Stage (Reception) or at any time throughout the primary years, is a very important time for our children and we will always place great importance on making sure we get it right. For parents of children who will be starting in the Reception year there are meetings held in the preceding Summer Term during which you will be given information about the school’s organisation, meet various staff members, governors, and other parents, and be able to ask questions about your child’s first days at school.
Potential parents are very welcome to visit the school and should telephone the Headteacher for an appointment. All new parents and children are offered a tour of the school before your child starts and we will take time to answer any questions. You will be able to talk to the Headteacher and will be taken around the school by our ‘Tour Guides’ from Year 6. If your child is joining the school further up then the same opportunities exist for you and your child to visit and familiarise yourselves with the school.
All admissions are dealt with by the Admissions Department at West Sussex County Council:- Tel - 033 301 42903
Starting school, whether in the Foundation Stage (Reception) or at any time throughout the primary years, is a very important time for our children and we will always place great importance on making sure we get it right. For parents of children who will be starting in the Reception year there are meetings held in the preceding Summer Term during which you will be given information about the school’s organisation, meet various staff members, governors, and other parents, and be able to ask questions about your child’s first days at school.
Potential parents are very welcome to visit the school and should telephone the Headteacher for an appointment. All new parents and children are offered a tour of the school before your child starts and we will take time to answer any questions. You will be able to talk to the Headteacher and will be taken around the school by our ‘Tour Guides’ from Year 6. If your child is joining the school further up then the same opportunities exist for you and your child to visit and familiarise yourselves with the school.
All admissions are dealt with by the Admissions Department at West Sussex County Council:- Tel - 033 301 42903
Open days (September 2025 entry for Reception pupils)
We are excited to offer a range of events for prospective parents (2025-26). We are offering times to come in to see what the children do at school, chances to talk to senior leaders and the Early Years team and even chances to join in with some Christmas fun.
Please see the details below:
Thursday 26th September, Monday 30th September, and Friday 4th October - these are opportunities to come in and see the children in the setting, have a tour and chat with Senior Leaders and the Early Years Lead.
Monday 25th November at 6 pm - this is an opportunity to come into school after the school hours. During this visit you will have a short presentation from the Headteacher and then a chance to come down to the Early Years Unit and talk to the team.
Finally we are offering 2 Christmas craft sessions. These will be run by the Early Years team, in the Early Years classrooms. Please come and join us to make decorations, decorate biscuits and have other Christmas fun."
We hope to see you soon!
