fi lled in line with the subscription criteria. A waiting list is kept for pupils who are not able to access a place at the school.


Before the closing date for applications for entry to Year 7, an Open Evening is held at the school especially for the benefi t of pupils and parents/carers who are considering sending their child(ren) to the school. Late applications are considered if received before places have been allocated and if there deems to be a reasonable reason.


Following completion of the admission process all parents/carers of children who have been offered places for entry into Year 7 in the September will be invited to attend a meeting prior to the start of the new academic year, during which relevant information will be supplied. The children themselves will visit the school, around the same time as the meeting as part of the transitional process from Primary to Secondary school. This will enable them to familiarise themselves with their new surroundings prior to their fi rst day at their new school. Those with Additional Learning Needs will have specifi c support.


The parents of any child, whose application for admission to the school is refused, may appeal against the decision.


Any such appeal must be made in writing addressed to the Clerk to the Governors at the school, within 14 days of the date of notifi cation of the decision. The appeal will then be referred to an Independent Appeal Panel, where parent(s) and/or carer will have the opportunity to appeal against the decision. The Clerk to the Governors will provide notice not less than 14 days (10 working days) to the appellants regarding the arrangements for the hearing of the appeal.


All applications to the school are considered in line with the school admissions policy criteria, whatever the time of year or year group. The Governors consider all preferences for admissions expressed by parents/carers. If the admission number is not exceeded then the applicant will be admitted. The school adheres to the common dates in line with the local authority admissions timetable. The same criteria for entry apply at any stage of entry to the school.


In 2020, there were 202 applications. 164 places were allocated.


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