Open Afternoon

We are delighted to invite prospective parents and carers to visit our school during our upcoming Open Afternoons on:

• Friday 2nd October 2026
• Friday 6th November 2026

Come along at any time between 1:15pm and 2:45pm to look around our school, meet our staff, and experience our fantastic learning environments.

No booking is required, and children are very welcome to attend.

We look forward to meeting you and showing you all that our school has to offer. If any additional information is required, please email our office team - info@oloqh.com

Admissions Arrangements for Reception Class 2027/28

The application round for Reception Classes for September 2027 is now open.  You can apply to OLQOH by printing and completing the Application Form (SIF) which is at the bottom of this page (see the Policies Page for our Admissions Policy).  

Please remember that as well as applying to OLQOH directly, Parents & Carers must also apply to WSCC.

Late applications will not be considered after the 15th of January 2027. 

Admissions Arrangements for Reception Class 2027/28

Parents who have applied for a place in the current admission round will be notified of the decision by the County Council around 16th April 2027. Parents refused a school place for their child at OLQOH who wish to appeal against the decision must do so before 20th May 2027. WSCC will notify parents of an appeal hearing date within ten days of receiving an appeal request. An appeal will be heard within 40 school days of the appeal closing date and will be heard before 20 July 2027.

Appeal information is available on the West Sussex County Council Admission Appeals webpage.

Admissions Arrangements for Reception Class 2027/28

As a Catholic school we also have a Supplementary Information Form (SIF). All applicants are asked to use this form, and it is particularly important for those parents who wish to inform us of additional information which will help us to prioritise their application. We can send a copy to you or you can download it below.

The Application Form for Admissions in 2027/28, together with our determined Admissions Policy can be found at the bottom of this page. Paper copies of these documents are available from the School Office.

Parents & Carers must also apply for a place at OLQOH online, via the local authority website. All applications must be received by the 15th of January 2026. Late applications are considered after all the other applications.

Parents & Carers will be advised of their child’s school placement by WSCC in April 2027.

Admissions for 2027/28

If you wish to apply for OLQOH at the beginning of September 2027, please find the applications below.

In Year Admissions

If you are seeking a school placement for a pupil in a year group other than EYFS, please contact the Office Team.

Queries or questions about admissions?

We are happy to help. Please contact the Office Team on 01293 526057