Admissions
Join us for one of our Open Events in October/November 2024
If you would like your child to attend our school, please see full details of our admission arrangements below.
The local County Council makes arrangements for the admission of children to our school in the Reception year (4+ year olds).
The admissions booklet can be viewed in any East Sussex school or library or requested from
Admissions and Transport Team
County Hall,
St Anne’s Crescent,
Lewes,
East Sussex BN7 1UE
Call us on 0300 330 9472
Offices are open Monday 8.30am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday 10am to 3pm.
For more information please visit East Sussex School Admissions
The following links are helpful guides in relation to school admissions
Starting school for the first time (4+)
Oakwood Primary Academy participates in the Local Authority’s In-Year coordinated admissions scheme. If you wish to apply for a place at our school outside the normal point of entry (ie not for Reception class), please follow these links to the council’s website: https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/education-learning/schools/admissions/apply-in-year
Please find details of how to appeal, including the appeals timetable, on the ESCC website: https://apps.eastsussex.gov.uk/educationandlearning/schools/findingaschool/appeals/form/intro4
School Appeals timetable – September 2025 intake
Should you wish to make an appeal for your child's school place for September 2025, please be aware that appeals must be received by Tuesday 20th May 2025.
Primary appeals | |
Decisions released | Wednesday 16 April 2025 |
Deadline for submitting appeals | Tuesday 20th May 2025 |
Appeals to be heard | Throughout June until Tuesday 22nd July 2025 |