Admission Policy
STARTING
SCHOOL
at Buckingham Park Primary
School
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: 01903 839141
Facsimile: 01903 839214
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.
Autumn birthday children who are five between 1st September and 31st December
will attend school full time in the autumn term.
Spring birthday children who are five between 1st January and 30th April will attend
part time during the autumn term and then full time from the spring term.
Summer birthday children who are five between 1st May and 31st August will attend
part time during the autumn term and then full time from the spring term.
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.
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
