Admissions Statement

Information relating to the application process for 2025-26 academic year. Please visit:

East Sussex County Council now control all our admissions and any appeals. Please do not hesitate to contact the school for a discussion about place numbers or a tour.

East Sussex admission arrangements for 2026-2027

Reception Class Admissions

Important Dates for 26-27 Cohort

Online applications open 12th September 2025 Admission form
Closing date for applications is 15th January 2026
Allocation decisions sent on (offer date): 16th April 2026
Appeal hearings: June and July 2026
Induction days: summer term 2026

Open days and visits dates to be shared shortly.

Rotherfield Primary School is a one form entry school (equating to 30 places). Children join Peake (Reception Class) the September before their fifth birthday. Please click for information about Reception Admission Criteria. You are welcome to telephone the school on 01892 852574 for details of open mornings, or for any other information.

In Year Admissions

If you are looking for a place mid-year, please contact East Sussex County Council; who maintains a waiting list for places in years R-6.

Secondary School Admissions

Secondary school applications are also made through East Sussex County Council, online. Please contact the council’s admissions department.

Useful Contacts

East Sussex County Council’s admissions department: admissions@eastsussex.gov.uk or www.eastsussex.gov.uk and select the education link.

Should you have any queries or would like further information regarding Rotherfield Primary School or admissions in general, please do not hesitate to get in touch and we will be happy to help.