END OF AUTUMN TERM16DAYS TO GO HOMEJOIN USADMISSIONS ADMISSIONS TRANSFER FROM PRIMARY TO SECONDARY SCHOOL Although Worthing High School is an academy, admissions are still the responsibility of West Sussex County Council. Applications can be made either on-line or through their offices at: Pupil Admissions Admissions Office Centenary House Durrington Lane Worthing West Sussex BN13 2QB Telephone: 0845 075 1007 Email: admissions.south@westsussex.gov.uk Under the Education Act parents or carers can express a preference for any school but do not have the right to choose a school. West Sussex Education Authority does however make every effort to meet parental preference where possible. The application process for children due to transfer to secondary school starts in September each year. All West Sussex resident parents must complete an application for a secondary school place by the closing date detailed on the West Sussex County Council admissions page. Full details of how to apply, including deadline dates, a link to the on line application process can be found on the West Sussex County Council website CLICK HERE . Please note that parents resident outside West Sussex will need to apply direct to the relevant local authority for their home address. IN YEAR APPLICATIONS For in year applications, outside of the transfer from Primary to Secondary, please feel free to contact the school directly for information. We are our Own Admissions Authority (OAA). For Applications forms can be obtained by contacting the schools Admissions Office either by telephone 01903 237864 or email office@worthinghigh.net. On receipt all applications are considered and a response will be given in writing with 10 school days during school term time. Applications received during the school holidays will be dealt with at the beginning of the next term after receipt. In the case that we are unable to offer a place a written response will be made usually via email and details will be provided about the right to appeal. The Admissions Policy for the school can be found on the website or a copy can be requested using the contact details for the school given above. SCHOOL VISITS Worthing High School is keen to welcome prospective new students to tour the school by individual appointment, please email office@worthinghigh.net to arrange. We also host schedule of open evenings and school tours throughout the academic year, for more details of these, please see our Events and News pages. WAITING LISTS In the event of oversubscription, Worthing High School will maintain waiting lists for all year groups in accordance with the school's oversubscription criteria. Please refer to our Admissions Policy below. APPEALS Admission Appeals will be considered by an Independent Appeals Panel organised by Worthing High School in association with WSCC. ADMISSIONS POLICY 2021-2022 PDF ADMISSIONS POLICY 2020-2021 FINAL PDF ADMISSIONS POLICY 2022-2023 (Final) PDF IN THIS SECTION Admissions Getting Into Teaching Tours Vacancies THE WORTHING WAY FIND US 01903 237864 EMAIL US © 2021 Worthing High School • School Website Design by e4education • High Visibility Version • Sitemap • Privacy Policy • Cookie Settings COOKIE POLICY This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. Click here for more informationAllow CookiesCookie Settings