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  • School admissions policies

    School admissions policies for 2023 to 2027.
  • Parents' guide

    Guide for parents and carers on school admissions for 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026.
  • In year fair access

    The in year fair access panel helps place vulnerable children in schools.
  • Report to the Office of the Schools Adjudicator (OSA)

    Our annual admissions report to the Office of the Schools Adjudicator (OSA).
  • Transport policies

    Transport policies for 2024 to 2025.
  • Back/forward yearing policy

    Guidance on placing  a pupil outside his or her normal age group, including delayed entry to a reception class.
  • Attendance strategy

    View our School Attendance Strategy and Plan 2022.
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