English Martyrs Catholic
Primary School
A Learning Community in Christ
Admissions
School Tours for Prospective Parents
We have a number of open days taking place between September 2024 - January 2025 for prospective parents who are looking for a school for their child to start in September 2025. Please see dates and booking details below.
We do still have some spaces in other year groups, so if you are looking for a school for your child where they will be loved, nurtured and part of an inclusive community, please contact the school office via email (office@englishmartyrs.school) or telephone (01903 502868) and we will be delighted to organise a tour for you.
English Martyrs Open Days:
A talk by and then tours with the headteacher will be taking place on:
Monday 23rd September 9.45 a.m. & 5.30 p.m.
Wednesday 9th October 9.45 a.m. & 5.30 p.m.
Monday 4th November 9.45 a.m. & 5.30 p.m.
Thursday 5th December 9.45 a.m. & 5.30 p.m.
Tuesday 7th January 9.45 a.m. & 5.30 p.m.
You are very welcome to bring your child along with you!
Bookings can be made via the link or by scanning the QR code:
https://forms.office.com/e/uuHfP93RJW
Free Magic Shows for Pre-School Children
At English Martyrs, we think that starting school should be magical! So we are inviting pre-school children (age 3 and 4) to come along to one of our free magic shows with the fantastic David Croucher, followed by a tour of the school. Please note that although babes in arms are very welcome, limited spaces mean that we are unable to accommodate older children.
Our magic shows are taking place on Saturday 12th October at 2.30 p.m. and Sunday 20th October at 2.30 p.m. Please book using the link or via the QR code.
https://forms.office.com/e/dFDwcteYS4
"A day in the life" of English Martyrs Catholic Primary School!
School Prospectus
Choosing a Catholic Primary School in Sussex
Admission Policy 2025 - 26
Supplementary Information Form (SIF) 2025 - 26
Admission Arrangements 2025 -26
The deadline for applications is 15th January 2025. Please ensure that you complete both the on-line WSCC form (CAF) and our Supplementary Information Form (SIF) by this date. The SIF should be returned to the school office.
On time online applicants will be notified which school their child has been offered by e-mail from WSCC on 17th April 2025.
Appeals If your child is not offered a place at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Goring you have the right to appeal against that decision to an Independent Appeal Panel (set up in accordance with sections 88 and 94 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998). Appeals must be made in writing and must set out the reasons on which the appeal is made. Appeals should be made to the Admissions Appeal Clerk at the school address. Appeals should be lodged no later than 20 school days after the National Offer Day for primary schools (17 April 2025). Completed paperwork must be received by the school no later than 17 May 2025, and will be heard within 40 school days. The appeals system is operated independently from the school. Parents/carers have the right to make oral representations to the Appeal Panel. Late application appeals will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged. In-year applications will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
West Sussex County Council Appeals Advice
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/media/7426/school_admission_appeals_guide.pdf
Admission Policy 2024 - 25
Supplementary Information Form (SIF) 2024 -25
Admission Arrangements 2024 -25
The deadline for applications is 15th January 2024. Please ensure that you complete both the on-line WSCC form (CAF) and our Supplementary Information Form (SIF) by this date. The SIF should be returned to the school office.
On time online applicants will be notified which school their child has been offered by e-mail from WSCC on 17th April 2024.
Appeals If your child is not offered a place at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Goring you have the right to appeal against that decision to an Independent Appeal Panel (set up in accordance with sections 88 and 94 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998). Appeals must be made in writing and must set out the reasons on which the appeal is made. Appeals should be made to the Admissions Appeal Clerk at the school address. Appeals should be lodged no later than 20 school days after the National Offer Day for primary schools (17 April 2024). Completed paperwork must be received by the school no later than 17 May 2024, and will be heard within 40 school days. The appeals system is operated independently from the school. Parents/carers have the right to make oral representations to the Appeal Panel. Late application appeals will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged. In-year applications will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
West Sussex County Council Appeals Advice
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/media/7426/school_admission_appeals_guide.pdf
Admissions Policy 2023 - 24
Supplementary Information Form (SIF) 2023 -24
Admissions Arrangements 2023-24
The deadline for applications is 15th January 2023. Please ensure that you complete both the on-line WSCC form (CAF) and our Supplementary Information Form (SIF) by this date. The SIF should be returned to the school office.
On time online applicants will be notified which school their child has been offered by e-mail from WSCC on 17th April 2023.
Appeals If your child is not offered a place at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Goring you have the right to appeal against that decision to an Independent Appeal Panel (set up in accordance with sections 88 and 94 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998). Appeals must be made in writing and must set out the reasons on which the appeal is made. Appeals should be made to the Admissions Appeal Clerk at the school address. Appeals should be lodged no later than 20 school days after the National Offer Day for primary schools (17 April 2023). Completed paperwork must be received by the school no later than 17 May 2023, and will be heard within 40 school days. The appeals system is operated independently from the school. Parents/carers have the right to make oral representations to the Appeal Panel. Late application appeals will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged. In-year applications will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
West Sussex County Council Appeals Advice
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/media/7426/school_admission_appeals_guide.pdf
In-Year Admissions
Supplementary From (SIF) for In-Year Admissions
In Year Admissions for English Martyrs Catholic Primary School
What are In Year Admissions?
You can make an in-year application if your child needs to join a school outside of the normal admissions round - for example, if you move house and your child can no longer attend their current school.
How Parents can apply for a school place
If you want to apply for an In-Year admission to English Martyrs Catholic Primary School you need to complete:
- A West Sussex County Council In-Year Admission Form – see below. You MUST return the Application Form to the school at: Admissions English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Derwent Drive Worthing West Sussex BN12 6LA or email office@englishmartyrs.school
- The School’s Supplementary Information Form (SIF) – see below. You MUST return the Supplementary Information Form to the school at: : Admissions English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Derwent Drive Worthing West Sussex BN12 6LA or email office@englishmartyrs.school
Who processes your application?
The governing body is the admissions authority for English Martyrs Catholic Primary School and has responsibility for admissions to the school, including setting the priority of admissions when the school is oversubscribed. The governing body will consider whether it has any vacancies and if so, whether they are able to offer a place. The school will confirm to West Sussex County Council as soon as possible. The school will contact you to let you know the outcome of your application.
When will parents be notified of the outcome of their application?
Upon receipt of an In Year application, the school will aim to notify parents of the outcome of the application in writing within 10 school days. However, it might take up to 15 school days. You must respond to any offer of a place within ten school days.
The right to appeal
If you are refused a place at any school you applied for, you have the right to make an appeal to an independent appeal panel. Where an application is refused, the school will set out the reason for refusal.
For applications for In Year Admissions, appeals must be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged. If parents wish to appeal, they must set out the grounds for appeal in writing.
Other Information
Where an applicant is offered a school place following an in-year application, and the offer is accepted, arrangements should be made for the child to start school as soon as possible, particularly where the child is out of school.
If your child is not offered a place, you can add their name to a waiting list. Waiting lists are ranked according to each school’s admission criteria. Your child’s position on a waiting list may go down as well as up, for example, if other children with greater priority according to the school’s admission criteria are added to the list.