School Admissions

Open Events for September 2026 Admissions

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STEP Academy Trust is the admission authority for the Academies within the Trust and the allocation of school places has been delegated to the Local Authority School Admissions Team.

Please see below information regarding admissions guidance for parents on applying to a school. This includes basic information for parents on the choices they can make, and more information on the in-year admissions process.

https://www.gov.uk/schools-admissions

If you would like a place for your child at Breakwater Academy, or want information about how to apply for a place, please go to the East Sussex County Council website:

East Sussex County Council Admissions - apply for a primary school

Admissions  - In-year Admissions East Sussex County Council

Admissions Policies

Please note the  Admission Policies have been written to comply with the Schools Admission code which came into force on 1 September 2021.

Policies clarify the key issues around the admissions for vulnerable children, in-year admissions and Fair Access Protocols.

To view our Academy Policies please visit the Key Information section of our website