Admission Arrangements Consultation 2026-27

Admission Arrangements for all community Primary, Infant, Junior and Secondary Schools

The School Admissions Code requires Admission Authorities to consult every seven years on their admissions arrangements. Admissions arrangements must, however, be determined each year by 28th February whether a consultation has taken place or not.

See Appendices 1a, b and c for the full Admission policies for community schools.

Proposed change to the Published Admission Number (PAN) at Abingdon Primary School, Arden Primary School, Lum Head Primary School, St Paul’s C of E Primary and Westmorland Primary School, and expansion of the age range at Lum Head Primary School and Highfields College

The Local Authority is the Admissions Authority for Abingdon, Arden, Lum Head, St Paul’s C of E and Westmorland Primary Schools. The Local Authority is proposing a reduction in PAN for all of the named schools, in line with their current admission numbers. The Local Authority are also proposing to extend the age range at Lum Head Primary School to include a Nursery class and extend the age range at Highfields College to include ages 16-19.

See Appendix 2 for the full report on the changes at each school.

Admission Arrangements for Harrytown Catholic High School

The School Admissions Code requires Admission Authorities to consult every seven years on their admissions arrangements. Harrytown Catholic High School is Voluntary Aided and the Governing Body is the Admission Authority for the school. The Local Authority co-ordinates the admission arrangements for Harrytown Catholic High School and is hosting the consultation on their behalf.

See Appendix 4 for the full Admission Policy for the school.

Admission Arrangements for St James’ Catholic High School

The School Admissions Code requires Admission Authorities to consult every seven years on their admissions arrangements. St James’ Catholic High School is Voluntary Aided and the Governing Body is the Admission Authority for the school. The Local Authority co-ordinates the admission arrangements for St James’ Catholic High School and is hosting the consultation on their behalf.

See Appendix 5 for the full Admission Policy for the school.

Admission Arrangements for St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School

The School Admissions Code requires Admission Authorities to consult every seven years on their admissions arrangements. St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School is Voluntary Aided and the Governing Body is the Admission Authority for the school. The Local Authority co-ordinates the admission arrangements for St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School and is hosting the consultation on their behalf.

See Appendix 6 for the full Admission Policy for the school.

Admission Arrangements for Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School

The School Admissions Code requires Admission Authorities to consult every seven years on their admissions arrangements. Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School is Voluntary Aided and the Governing Body is the Admission Authority for the school. The Local Authority co-ordinates the admission arrangements for Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School and is hosting the consultation on their behalf.

See Appendix 7 for the full Admission Policy for the school.

Admission Arrangements for St Christopher’s Catholic Primary School

The School Admissions Code requires Admission Authorities to consult every seven years on their admissions arrangements. St Christopher’s Catholic Primary School is Voluntary Aided and the Governing Body is the Admission Authority for the school. The Local Authority co-ordinates the admission arrangements for St Christopher’s Catholic Primary School and is hosting the consultation on their behalf.

See Appendix 8 for the full Admission Policy for the school.

Admission Arrangements for St Ambrose Catholic Primary School

The School Admissions Code requires Admission Authorities to consult every seven years on their admissions arrangements. St Ambrose Catholic Primary School is Voluntary Aided and the Governing Body is the Admission Authority for the school. The Local Authority co-ordinates the admission arrangements for St Ambrose Catholic Primary School and is hosting the consultation on their behalf.

See Appendix 9 for the full Admission Policy for the school.