Parents can now focus on which secondary school they would like to send their children to as applications for 2025 open.

Applications for the next school year in West Sussex opened today and parents able to complete the forms online or in libraries across the county.

Councillor Jacquie Russell, cabinet member for children and young people, learning and skills, said: “Our priority is to ensure all young people have access to education which helps them to achieve their potential.

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“To make the process as simple as possible all the information needed to make an application is available on our website.

“I encourage parents and carers to look on school websites or contact schools directly to find out about open evenings for prospective students when considering preferences.”

Parents can complete the form online or request a paper form by calling 03330 142903.

Applications for secondary schools close on October 31.