Admissions
As an academy, Medmerry Primary School is its own admissions authority.
Admissions for pupils into the Reception class are coordinated as part of the local authority’s application programme which usually closes in January of each year for entry into the school in the following September.
Parent tours are provided during the autumn for prospective parents, or can be booked via the school office throughout the year on 01243 602738
For admission into reception when a child is 4, please follow the local authority’s applications procedure which can be found on the West Sussex website at:westsussex.gov.uk/admissions
Admissions to our school are managed by the Local Education Authority and applications must be made through their offices at the Education Office (South).
Telephone: 03330 142 903
e-mail: admissions.south@westsussex.gov.uk
Starting School September 2026
If your child was born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021, they are eligible to start school in September 2026.
Our admissions policies for the current and future years are available to download below.
School Admission Appeals GuideMedmerry Catchment Area Admissions Policy 2027/2028In the case of a place not being offered, parents have a right of appeal.
Admissions Appeals
In the event of not receiving a place at Medmerry, if you wish to appeal and be placed on the waiting list, please follow these links to the relevant information:
Please read this and follow this link to the West Sussex Appeals.