Admissions

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided Catholic primary day school. The school was founded by and is part of the Catholic Church. The school is conducted as a Catholic school in accordance with the canon law and teachings of the Catholic Church and in accordance with the Trust Deed of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton.

The Governors aim to offer a Catholic education. The ethos of this school is one of respect and care for all. The Governors ask all parents applying for a place here to respect this ethos and its importance to the school community. This does not affect the right of parents who are not Catholics to apply for and be considered for a place here. The school fully respects the beliefs of parents and children from all denominations and faith backgrounds. Children are taught respect and tolerance for others and there is provision in the religious education programme for the study of different faiths.

Admissions for September 2027

Reception Class 2027-2028

St Mary’s – Everyone is Welcome

We are proud to be a Catholic school serving our whole community and welcome applications from families of all faiths and none. Our revised admissions form has been created to make the process simpler and easier to understand.

We are aware that some families, particularly those from Church of England and other Christian traditions, have queried why our form looks different from those used by some other Catholic schools. Please be reassured that this does not affect your ability to apply. Our admissions arrangements are simply structured differently and require fewer categories to be identified. Our aim is to make applying as straightforward as possible and to ensure every family feels welcome.

To apply for a place at our school for your child for the academic year 2027-2028 you should carefully read our Admissions Policy found below.

The school Supplementary Information Form for 2027-2028 is also found below.

The Supplementary Information Form must be returned to the school with any supporting documents (eg. Baptism Certificate) by the closing date of 15th January 2027.

ADMISSIONS POLICY 2027-2028

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FORM (SIF) 2027-2028

If you have any questions about the admissions criteria or completing the Supplementary Information Form, please get in touch. We would be delighted to talk through the process and support you with your application.

In-Year Applications 2027-2028

If you have recently moved into the local area or you are seeking a change of school placement for your child then please contact us and book a visit. In-year admissions can occur anytime through the school year and outside of the normal admissions rounds of October and January.

St Mary’s is part of Brighton and Hove City Council’s coordinated admissions scheme. To apply for an in-year transfer you will need to complete the Brighton and Hove online application here. Brighton and Hove admissions team will then contact the school and applications will be considered in line with the school’s admission policy. Parents will normally be notified with 10-15 days the outcome of their application and parents will then have 7 days to accept the offer.

In addition to the Brighton and Hove application, St Mary’s asks all parents to complete the Supplementary Information Form (SIF) which is available here. A paper copy of the SIF is also available form the school office.

Any questions regarding admissions please contact our school office on 01273 418416.

If you are looking for your child’s first school or are seeking an in-year transfer, please book a tour at St Mary’s to experience our welcoming, nurturing atmosphere and engaging learning environment.

What our parents think of St Mary’s…..

Parent of Year 3 child

Parents of Reception pupil & Year 1 pupil

Parent of Year 1 pupil & Year 3 pupil

Parent of Reception pupil & Year 2 pupil

Parent of Year 2 pupil & Year 4 pupil

Parent of Year 1 pupil, Year 5 pupil & 6 pupil

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