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). 

You can do this by completing an application form via this link:
ESCC Apply for a Secondary School

Alternatively, a paper application can be requested from the Local Authority by either calling 0300 3309472 or emailing admissions@eastsussex.gov.uk

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Admissions Policy

Admissions Policy - Determination 2025-26
Admissions policy - Determination 2026-27
In Year Admissions Policy - 2024-2025

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:

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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

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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 on the waiting list by contacting us directly either by phone, letter or email, pcs-admissions@swale.at

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.