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Report for: ACTION/INFORMATION Item Number: Contains Confidential NO or Exempt Information Title Supplementary Appendices to Admission Authority Schools Admission Criteria - 2009 Responsible Officer(s) Gary Redhead Author(s) Eileen Lustig Tel: 020 8825 5059 E-mail: [email protected] Portfolio(s) Developing Young People For Consideration By Admissions Forum Date to be Considered 16 January 2008 Implementation Date if By 15 April 2008 Not Called In Affected Wards All Area Committees Not applicable Keywords/Index Admission Authority Schools, Admission Arrangements, School Admissions Code ADMISSION AUTHORITY SCHOOLS PRIMARY SCHOOLS Dormers Wells Infant School Appendix 1- already submitted Dormers Wells Junior School Appendix 2 – already submitted Wood End Infant School Appendix 3 – already submitted Wood End Junior School Appendix 4 – alreadysubmitted Christ Church CE Junior School Appendix 5 – alreadysubmitted Edward Betham CE Primary School APPENDIX 14 Mount Carmel Catholic Primary Appendix 6 – already submitted School Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic APPENDIX 15 Primary School St Anselm’s Catholic Primary School APPENDIX 16 St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School Appendix 7 – already submitted St John Fisher Catholic Primary Appendix 8 – already submitted School St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Appendix 9 – already submitted St Raphael’s Catholic Primary School APPENDIX 17 St Saviour’s CE Infant School Appendix 10 – already submitted St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School APPENDIX 18 West London Academy (Primary APPENDIX 19 School) HIGH SCHOOLS The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic High APPENDIX 20 School Twyford CE High School APPENDIX 21 Brentside High School APPENDIX 22 Drayton Manor High School Appendix 11 – already submitted The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Appendix 12 – already submitted Greenford High School Appendix 13 – already submitted Northolt High School APPENDIX 23 West London Academy APPENDIX 24 APPENDIX 14 THE EDWARD BETHAM CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL Oldfield Lane South, Greenford, Middx. UB6 9JU POLICY FOR ADMISSION TO THE SCHOOL The Governors will admit 60 children in each year group. If a year group is oversubscribed, the Governors will give priority to applicants using the criteria in the order listed below. Those who are unsuccessful in obtaining a place can be placed on a waiting list (also in accordance with the criteria below) at the request of the parents/guardians and this list will be maintained for the coming year. NB. To applicants who attend the Edward Betham Nursery: As with all the schools in the Borough, attendance at the Nursery does not automatically mean that a child will be able to transfer to the School. Please Note: i) It is the intention of the Governors to take up references from the clergy or religious leaders. ii) The Governors offer places on the understanding that all parents: a) welcome the particular nature and ethos of this Church of England school and b) support the R.E. and Worship policies of the Governors. NB. The Governors reserve the right to give priority to children who have documented social or medical needs and are resident in the parish of Greenford Magna. Copies of any documentation must be included with the application form. The Governors will consider each case on its merits, given that the child’s need will benefit from a place at the school. Applicants are urged not to delay giving information which is treated in the strictest confidence. The Criteria for admission of children when the school is oversubscribed in order of priority: 1. ‘Looked After Children’ – A child who is in public care. 2. Children of practising Church of England families. Applicants to be practising in the Church of England for at least one year, with a signed clergy reference. For what the Governors understand as practising, see note 1 below. a) Practising in the parish of Greenford Magna (Holy Cross Church) b) Resident in any of the Greenford, All Hallows parishes in a) or b) and Perivale, St. Mary with St Nicholas and Holy practising in the Church of Trinity, Perivale . England Northolt, St. Barnabas Northolt, St. Joseph the Worker Northolt, St. Mary (St. Hugh and St. Richard) Southall, Christ the Redeemer Hanwell, St. Mary with St. Christopher 3. Children of families who practise at churches which are members of the Churches Together in England movement, and who are resident in any of the parishes named in Criteria 1a) and b) above. Clergy references will be taken up. 4. Children with brothers or sisters attending the school. The brother or sister must be in attendance at the time of the application and expected to be in attendance at the date of the proposed admission. 5a. Other children whose family have a Church of England affiliation and who live in the Parish of Greenford Magna and worship at the Parish Church. For example, attendance at least monthly and at major Christian festivals for at least one year. Clergy references will be taken up. 5b. Other children whose family have an affiliation with a church belonging to the national Churches Together in England movement and who live in the parish of Greenford Magna. For example, attendance at least monthly and at major Christian festivals for at least one year. Clergy references will be taken up. 6. Children of World Faiths other than Christianity resident in the parish of Greenford Magna, whose parents desire them to attend this school because of its Christian tradition. References from Religious leaders will be taken up. The other main world faiths (in alphabetical order) are understood to be Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. 7. Other children a) resident in the Parish of Greenford Magna; b) resident outside the parish of Greenford Magna. In criterion 7, priority will be given to applicants who live closest to the Infant Department, (as defined by a straight line on a map). ******************************************************************************** Note 1. The Governors regard attendance at worship on a regular weekly basis, as a sign of Church of England practice. A similar degree of commitment to other churches or faiths is expected. Note 2. In the event of a child not being admitted there is a right of appeal to an Independent Admissions Appeal Panel. The school will give details if necessary. Note 3. In the event of there being an equality in any category, a decision will be made based on proximity to the school, using a straight line from the Infant Department. Note 4. It is the Parents and/or Guardians who are the applicants on behalf of the children. Date Agreed - December, 2007 THE EDWARD BETHAM CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL Oldfield Lane South, Greenford, Middx. UB6 9JU www.edwardbetham.ealing.lgfl.net FURTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE GOVERNORS FROM PARENTS MAKING APPLICATION FOR A PLACE AT THE SCHOOL PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCK LETTERS, THEN TAKE OR SEND TO YOUR CLERGY or RELIGIOUS LEADER, WHO MAY NEED YOU TO SUPPLY A STAMPED ENVELOPE, ADDRESSED TO: THE CLERK TO THE GOVERNORS (ADMISSIONS) AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please Note: It is the intention of Governors to take up references from clergy or religious leaders. _____________________________________________________________________________ ___ THIS SECTION IS TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS Name of child (please underline the family name) .…………….......................................................... ...............................................................................................…………………..........male or female Child's date of birth ............................……… date you wish child to be admitted .................……… Name of parent(s) or guardian(s) .................................................................................……………… Address of parent(s) or guardians(s) ............................................................................……………… ......................................................................................................................................…………….. Telephone numbers: Home ......................................……Work .......................................…………. Mobile …………………………….. Name and Address of present school (if any)..................................................................…………… ...................................................................................................................tel ..............……………….. Name of Head teacher ....................................................................……………….....….................. Ages of other children in the family ................................................................................. Other information: I/We would like the Governors to take into account the following medical or social needs of the child, and we enclose documentary evidence of the need: (please continue on an extra sheet of paper if necessary. The fullest information is needed) ......................................................................................................................................…………… I/We have other children present at the Edward Betham Church of England Primary School: (please specify name(s) and classes ...................................................................………………………………............................................. Religious affiliation: I/We ......................................................................………………............attend (please give below the name and address of your church or other place of worship) ...............................................................................................................................………………….