St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary School & Nursery is a voluntary aided Catholic primary co-educational day school with a Nursery attached. The school was founded by and is part of the Catholic Church. The school is conducted as a Catholic school in accordance with the canon law and teachings of the Catholic Church and in accordance with the Trust Deed of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton.

The Governors aim to offer a Catholic education. The ethos of this school is one of respect and care for all. The Governors ask all parents applying for a place here to respect this ethos and its importance to the school community. This does not affect the right of parents who are not Catholics to apply for and be considered for a place here. The school fully respects the beliefs of parents and children from all denominations and faith backgrounds. Children are taught respect and tolerance for others and there is provision in the religious education programme for the study of different faiths.

If you would like to apply for a place at St Mary Magdalen's, please complete the Supplementary Information Form for this school year and return it to the school office. In addition to this you will also need to apply via Brighton and Hove City Council. You can do this online at www.brighton- hove.gov.uk/schooladmissions or by calling the School Admissions Team on 01273 293653.

The Admissions Criteria for the academic year 2023/2024 were formally determined by St Mary Magdalen's Governing Body. Please see below for the Admission Criteria and Supplementary Information Form.

Admissions Policy 2023/2024
Supplementary Information Form 2023/2024
In Year Admissions

The nursery takes children from their 3rd birthday up until they begin school in Reception. All children aged 3 and over are entitled to 30 hours free childcare per week from the term after their 3rd birthday.. The sessions are split into first half the the week and second half of the week.. The provisions offered at the nursery are:

AM - Morning session 9am - 12pm
PM - Afternoon session 12pm - 3pm
AD - All day provision 9am - 3pm
The Nursery Admissions Policy can be found here
If you would like to apply for a place at St Mary Magdalen's Nursery please click here for an application form.