Arrangements for School Admissions at 4+
The deadlines for the 2027-28 academic year admissions round are:
| September 2026 | Admissions information made available |
| 15 January 2027 | Closing date for applications |
| 22 January 2027 | Preferences for each school established |
| 8 February 2027 | Exchange of preference data between local authorities |
| 12 March 2027 | Admission authorities in East Sussex advise LA of ranked order |
| 25 March 2027 | Finalise allocations |
| 16 April 2027 | Allocations confirmed to primary schools |
| 16 April 2027 | Decisions conveyed to parents by email |
| May 2027 (to be confirmed) | Closing date for appeals |
| June to July 2027 | Appeals heard |
Five Ashes is a voluntary controlled school and the County Council makes arrangements for admissions at age 4+. You will find a detailed description of how to apply for a school place on the East Sussex website.
Please use the online Synergy Parent Portal to apply for a school place. If you require assistance, please contact admissions@eastsussex.gov.uk or 0300 330 9472. The closing date for primary school applications is 15 January 2027
The admission limit for Five Ashes is currently set at 10 as the number of children entering the Reception Year Group. If the School is over-subscribed, the authority uses a range of criteria to decide entry, including siblings already in the school and distance from home to school.
All children start full time in September, although there is usually a staggered start in the first few weeks to aid the children’s transition into school. Parents who are considering applying for places at Five Ashes Primary School are invited to attend one of two New Parent Open sessions held in the Autumn Term.
Please consult our admissions policy Admissions Policy VC July 2026 for information on how places are allocated.
In Year Admissions
Applications can be made through East Sussex County Council website. If you are interested in a place at Five Ashes CEP for your child, please telephone or email the school office and make an appointment to come and look around. We would be delighted to show you around the school in order that you can make a secure choice before applying for a place for your child.