Join Us
One‑Off Year 6 Open Morning – Thursday 12th March 2026
Still exploring secondary school options for September?
If your child did not secure their preferred school place, we currently have a small number of Year 7 places available for September 2026.
We are pleased to invite Year 6 families to a special one‑off Open Morning on Thursday 12th March, from 10.00 to 11.30 am.
Join us to discover why so many local families choose Rye College. During your visit, you’ll have the chance to meet our dedicated team, enjoy a guided tour from our Student Ambassadors, and learn more about what makes our community welcoming, ambitious, and supportive.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis — we encourage early booking.
Welcome
At Rye College, our mission is “Creating bright futures for all through life-transforming learning.” This isn’t just a slogan - it’s the heart of everything we do. We believe that education must be transformative to be truly valuable.
We are proud to be a close-knit, caring community where every student is known, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
We are committed to high academic standards and to nurturing the unique talents of every child.
Our school is growing and evolving, and we are confident your child will thrive within our supportive community.
We look forward to the opportunity to introduce ourselves personally to you soon.
Visit Us
Our Open Event Programme for 2027 Admissions
Prospective families can visit our college on one of our 'Open Events' which run in the morning or during one evening during Term 1 of the academic year.
You will be taken on a tour of our school in small groups by our students and meet members of the leadership team. The tour will take you around classrooms, you will be shown our facilities and will have the opportunity to ask questions about school life and what we can offer your child.
Open Evening 2026
We were delighted to welcome families to our
Open Evening on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026.
Open Mornings 2026
We will be running two Year 5 Open Mornings in July 2026 and a programme of Open Mornings for Year 6 families in October.
Our Year 6 Open Morning agenda is as follows:
- 09.50 – Please arrive promptly at reception to sign in.
- 10.00 - Welcome by our Head Teacher and introduction to our curriculum and Rye Advance Programme from members of the Senior Leadership Team.
- 10.20 – 11.00 - Tour of our school in small groups led by our Student Ambassadors.
- 11.00 – 11.30 - Discover more about our values, standards and support, with opportunities to ask any questions of our Senior Leadership team.
Please note, spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis and are restricted to a party size of four. Children are most welcome - we recommend that you tour with your child who will be starting secondary school.
A member of our team will email you to confirm your place. Please book early to avoid disappointment and inform us, if you can no longer make the appointment (office@ryecollege.co.uk) so we can offer your place to other families.
How to Apply
You can apply online for Rye College via the East Sussex County Council Website.
Applications for Year 7 secondary school places for September 2026 open on 1 September 2025 and close on 31 October 2025. Parents and carers of children born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015 should apply during this window to ensure their child is considered in the first round of allocations. Offers will be sent out on National Offer Day, which is Monday, 2 March 2026. Applying on time gives your child the best chance of securing a place at one of your preferred schools.
Please contact our Admissions team if you have any questions - admissions@ryecollege.co.uk.
For admissions to Rye College and for In Year Applications, please familiarise yourself with our arrangements here.