Admissions
Joining Us
Thank you for your interest in joining Peacehaven Community School.
Joining our school community is an important decision, and we're committed to making it a positive experience for you and your child. Our admissions process is simple and clear, so you can feel confident in your choice to join our exceptional school.
All applications to Peacehaven Community School, whether the transition from primary to secondary or moving schools during the year (in-year admission), must be made via the Local Authority (East Sussex County Council). Their on-line application form can be accessed by visiting their website by clicking here.
Alternatively, a paper form can be requested from the Local Authority. For further information about the admissions process please see their website.
Admissions Policy
Admissions Policy - Determination 2025-26
Consultation on Admission arrangements for 2026/2027
PCS Admissions Policy Consultation Letter with form for parents
PCS Draft Admissions Policy/Determination 2026/27
PCS Admissions Policy Consultation full version of changes
Applying for Year 7 2025
All applications need to be submitted to East Sussex County Council (ESCC) by 31st October 2024.
You will need to apply for a place at the school you would like your child to attend. You can do this by completing an application form via this link:
ESCC Apply for a Secondary School
You can apply online from 12th September 2024.
You can name up to 3 different schools.
Listing more than one:
● won't affect your first preference.
● will increase your chances of an offer at a school you prefer.
If you wish supporting documentation to be considered when applying for a place please include it in your application and also email it directly to
pcs-admissions@swale.at by no later than 31st October 2024.
ESCC will contact you on 3rd March 2025 to let you know which school your child has been allocated to.
For further information regarding this process, please refer to our Admission Policy:
In Year Admissions Policy - 2024-2025
SEND
If your child has special educational needs and has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), talk to your SEN Caseworker about which school you would like your child to attend and they will explain the next steps.
These are the links to both East Sussex and Brighton and Hove.
Assessment and Planning at East Sussex County Council:
https://1space.eastsussex.gov.uk/Services/4843
Brighton and Hove County Council:
https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/directories/special-educational-needs-and-disability-send-support/sen-team-0
Waiting Lists
Peacehaven Community School is responsible for operating a waiting list for each year group where there are more applicants than places available. The waiting list is ordered using our published oversubscription criteria. Details of these can be found in our Admissions Policy.
You can apply to go onto the waiting list by contacting us directly either by email, letter or by using our waiting list application form.
Peacehaven Community School
Greenwich Way
Peacehaven
East Sussex
BN10 8RB
We will then send you our waiting list application form or you can click on a link below:
Waiting list application form (Word Version)
Waiting list application form (PDF version)
If a place becomes available and you are top of the waiting list we will contact you inviting your child to take up the place.
Please note that our waiting lists are automatically cleared after Christmas, Easter and the Summer term. You will need to contact the school in order to stay on the list.