Admissions

The Governors aim to offer a high quality education based on Christian principles for all children at the School. We recognise our responsibility to children of Christian families, to those from Church schools and to children in the local community.

To achieve these aims, the Governors designate 50% of the places available at the School as Foundation Places and 50% as Community Places. If there are fewer qualified applicants for Foundation Places than the places available, any unfilled Foundation Places will become additional Community Places. If there are more qualified applicants for Foundation Places than the places available, those who cannot be accommodated under that category will automatically be considered for Community Places. Parents applying for Community Places should appreciate that the Governors hope that all pupils will attend religious education lessons and take part in Christian worship at the School. Governors reserve the right to determine the category under which an application is considered.

How To Apply

The same procedures apply whether you are requesting a place at Bishop Bell for a Year 7 child in September or for a place in any year group at any other time.

For all applicants, you must apply directly to The Admissions Department at East Sussex County Council. The application form is available on their website as are their contact details.   East Sussex will advise us of your application. For those wishing to apply on a Foundation basis, a Foundation Reference Form, which is available from the School’s website, is also required. This needs to be completed by your vicar, priest, pastor, imam, etc. and returned to the School. 

East Sussex Admissions:  http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/educationandlearning/schools/findingaschool/default.htm

Please also download a copy of the Foundation Reference Form here if you are applying for a Foundation (Church) place.

foundationrefform.pdf