Admission Policy
STARTING
SCHOOL
at Buckingham Park Primary
School
Please visit the West Sussex Admissions page at: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Schools in West Sussex are catagorised as community, voluntary controlled and
voluntary aided. Community and voluntary controlled schools serve catchment areas.
This school is a Community School.
Admissions to community and voluntary controlled schools are the responsibility of the
Local Authority and applications must be made through their offices at:
Pupil Admissions
CYPS
Centenary House
Durrington Lane
Worthing
West Sussex BN13 2QB
Telephone: 0845 075 1007
Email: admissions@westsussex.gov.uk
Under the Education Act parents can express a preference for any school but parents do not have a right to choose a school.West Sussex Children and Young Peoples Services does however make every effort to meet parental preferences where possible. Further information about how places are allocated at this and other schools in the County, is contained in the Authority’s Information for Parents Booklet, a copy of which is available from the school office or the Pupil Admissions Office. Further details relating to admissions can be found on the West Sussex Grid for Learning wsgfl.westsussex.gov.uk
At Buckingham Park Primary School we aim to be inclusive and apply the principles of
equal opportunities at all times.
Admission Arrangements.
There is an expectation that all pupils will begin full time in the September term. If you have any concerns or would like your child to attend part-time for a while please speak to the headteacher.
Preliminary Visits.
An introductory meeting is held at the school during the summer term for all parents
of children who will be admitted during the following academic year. General
information about the school and its policies will be made available. Children are also
invited to come into school for two sessions in the summer term to join in with
activities in the classroom.There will also be a pre-arranged home visit by your child’s
class teacher before your child starts school.
Parents are encouraged to apply on-line and if we can help you with this please don't hesitate to contact us at the school.
The starting school process begins during the week beginning 10th October 2011 and the deadline for applications is midnight on 15th January 2012.
Transport.
Transport matters for children attending this school are dealt with by the:
Transport Coordination Group
The Grange
Tower Street
Chichester
West Sussex PO19 1RH
Telephone: 01243 777946
Email: school.transport@westsussex.gov.uk
