Admissions and New Reception Starters
If you have any questions about your child attending here at catsfield please call the school office on 01424 892247
or email office@catsfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk
Please also see our Admissions Policy on the Policies page for further information and a breakdown of admissions criteria.
You can also visit: https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/education-learning/schools/admissions
Our Head pupils would like to take you on a tour of our school and tell you why they think
Catsfield CEP is a great place to learn and grow.
When must I apply by?
If your child was born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021, then they are due to start primary school in September 2025. Don’t miss the deadline on 15 January 2025. If you miss the deadline you are much less likely to get the school you want.
You can find out more information on the East Sussex County Council Website here:
https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/educationandlearning/schools/admissions/infant/
There are some links to additional information but here is the link for Primary school catchment areas:
https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/16247/part-2-primary-schools.pdf
Transition for Early Years Children
After Easter 2025 we will begin our arrangements for new pulils to begin transition in to their first class.
Parents and children can start by attending some 'pop in and play' sessions on some afternoons. This gives them a chance to become familiar with the classroom inside and outside and spend time with the class teacher.
We invite everyone who will be attending in September to come together on the school field for some activites during a session. This is a lovely time for parents and carers to meet too.
In late June and in to July we plan some afternoon sessions for more 'pop in and play' and one or two occassions for parents to leave them with us for a short time. These sessions are planned in very small groups and last for about 1 hour.
We find all these opportunities help children to settle in to their new class and get to know their teacher and teaching assistant well before they start in September.
Great transition leads to fantastic starts!
Contact Information
Mrs Macpherson is our school administrator and Mrs Anderson is our school Bursar. Both are very happy to talk to you about September 2025 admissions. Do give us a call. Catsfield Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School,
Church Road, Catsfield, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9DP
office@catsfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk
01424 892247
A welcome from the Headteacher
Dear Prospective Parents and Carers,
Choosing the right school for your child can be a big decision. You may have a choice of several schools near to where you live and so you will want to find out as much as you can about all of them so you can make the right choice when you apply.
On this page there are two videos that can help you gain a flavour of our school. They are well worth watching.
If you have any further questions please do give us a call.
Mr John Barnes
Headteacher
Meet Mrs Harwood- Tigers Class Teacher
Mrs Harwood is our Tigers Class teacher. This is our transition video which gives you a good idea of what to expect when your child attends here at Catsfield.