Thank you for your interest in The Southwater Infant Academy for your child starting school in September 2026.

We will be holding tours for prospective families from October, please email office@southwaterinfants.co.uk to register your interest.

The deadlines for the 2026-2027 academic year admissions round are:

• Monday 6 October 2025	Starting school and junior school applications open for September 2026. Opportunity for parents and carers to start visiting schools.
  Thursday 15 January 2026	Closing date for all primary, infant and junior school applications at 11.59pm. In case of technical issues we strongly recommend you apply online and not delay your application until the last minute. If you choose to apply on a paper form, it is your responsibility to ensure the form arrives before the national closing date. Please ensure you specify your email address if you have one.

Need help? Phone West Sussex County Council on 03330 142 903.