At Dudley Infant Academy, we welcome all applications for prospective new students. Most students join at the start of Reception, during the admissions round. If you would like to apply for your child to join us outside of the admissions round, you can make an in-year application. Details of both can be found on this page.

Admissions round applications are made direct to East Sussex County Council (ESCC) using their common application form (CAF). Please do not apply through the academy directly. The deadlines for the 2025-26 academic year admissions round are:

• Admissions applications open: September 2025
• Closing date for applications: 15 January 2026
• The deadline to apply late for a school place with a good reason, for example, if you've moved into the area. Evidence must be provided: 13 March 2026
• Allocation letters and emails sent out (National offer day): 16 April 2026
• Induction days: Summer term 2026