Admissions Arrangements

We are an ‘open’ school and warmly invite prospective parents and students to view the College during a normal working day.

Who to Contact

For Year 6 looking to start the following September, please attend our Open Evening in September and register for a tour in Term 1.

For Years 7 to 11:
Please first contact by phone Toni Fletcher, Executive Assistant to the Principal, who will gather the necessary details and pass them to the appropriate colleague.

For Year 12: Please contact Gemma Fassam, Head of Sixth Form.

Uckfield College Reception: 01825 764844

For more information and to apply, please visit the East Sussex County Council website.

Admissions to Uckfield College are determined in line with East Sussex County Council policy.  Please see the ESCC website: Admission Arrangements for full details.  The arrangements for the admission of children to this school at age 11+ are made by the County Council.  East Sussex prefer for parents to apply for a school place online.

The College is committed to working with all young people in the area to provide an inclusive and comprehensive education for all.  Parents may find it helpful to know that, if there are insufficient places available to meet demand, these will be allocated in accordance with the list of priorities below.  

1. Looked after children and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or subject to residence orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following being looked after. An explanation of who falls into this criterion can be found in the ‘Explanation of words and phrases’ set out here: Apply for a school place 2023 to 2024 | East Sussex County Council

2. Children who will have a brother or sister (sibling) at the school at the time of admission and who live at the same address, within the predefined community area.  The definition of ‘sibling’ can be found in the ‘Explanation of words and phrases’.  Details of the pre-defined community areas for each school can be found here:  Find my community area (secondary) | East Sussex County Council 

3. Children of staff members contracted to work at the school in question where:

a) The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or

b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage

4. Other children living within a pre-defined community area

Each home address within the county falls within a community area although living within the community area does not guarantee a place. Details of the pre-defined community area for each school can be found here:  Find my community area (secondary) | East Sussex County Council 

5. Children who will have a brother or sister (sibling) at the school at the time of admission who live at the same address, outside the predefined community area.  The definition of ‘sibling’ can be found in the ‘Explanation of words and phrases’.

6. Other children living outside the pre-defined community area.

The closing date for applications for Year 7 2026/2027 to be returned is 31st October 2025.  It is vital that you do not miss this deadline.