Admissions
Admission arrangements for 2026-2027:
Final Arrangements for 2026/27
Applying for a place at Willingdon Community School.
To apply for a place at Willingdon Community School, applications must be submitted through the Local Authority. You can access the online application form by clicking the link below.
Alternatively, you can request a paper form from the Local Authority. For more details about the admissions process, please refer to this Local Authority Admissions Booklet.
In-year applications for Willingdon Community School should be submitted through the Local Authority as they are responsible for maintaining our allocations and waiting lists as we a school maintained by them.
Waiting Lists
If your child is not offered a place at Willingdon Community School you can apply to go onto the waiting list by contacting www.eastsussex.gov.uk
If a place becomes available and you are top of the waiting list you will be contacted by County inviting you to contact the school to take the place within 10 days of the offer.
Appeal Process
If your application for a place at Willingdon Community School has been unsuccessful, you have the right to appeal the decision to an independent panel. To submit your appeal, please contact the Appeals Team at East Sussex County Council. You can complete your appeal online and access further guidance on appeals at www.eastsussex.gov.uk.
For any questions regarding the appeal process, you can reach the School Appeals Team via email at schoolappeals@eastsussex.gov.uk or by calling 01273 482290.