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SEFTON SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMISSIONS INFORMATION for PARENTS and CARERS 2016-2017 Closing Date 31 October 2015 SEFTON SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMISSIONS INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND CARERS 2016-2017 Closing Date 31 October 2015 Apply online www.sefton.gov.uk/admissions You can apply for a place online Why should I apply online? • It’s quick and easy – your application will be recorded automatically and once you have submitted the application, you will receive an email confirming submission of your application. • It’s convenient – you can apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can start an application and finish it later. You can make changes at any time up to the closing date of 31 October 2015. Every time you re-submit the online application, you will receive an email confirming the status of the application. • It’s secure – the system has a series of features to ensure others do not see information they are not entitled to see. How do I apply online? • You will receive a letter containing a unique reference number for your child that should be used for completing your online application. • Read this booklet for information about schools in the Sefton area and visit individual school websites. • You will need access to the Internet and an email account. • Just go to www.sefton.gov.uk/admissions and follow the instructions. • If you do not have internet access, a paper application is available at the back of this booklet. Please contact us if you would like:- • Support with translating this booklet • Large print version • Braille version • Audio version The closing date The School Admissions Team, for applications is Schools and Families, Town Hall, Oriel Road, 31 October 2015 Bootle L20 7AE. Tel: 0845 140 0845 Email: [email protected] Contents Page No. Letter from the Director of Childrens Services ................................................................................................2 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................3 Alphabetical index of Schools ..........................................................................................................................4 Section A – Making your application............................................................................................................5 Timetable for Secondary School Admissions ........................................................................................5 Key Information,Children with Special Educational Needs and Types of Secondary Schools ..........6-7 Where to get further information about sefton secondary schools ........................................................8 Completing your application for a school place ................................................................................9-10 Supplementary Information form for Faith Schools (SIF) ....................................................................10 Places in schools maintained by other Local Authorities ....................................................................11 Arrangements for pupils who live outside Sefton ................................................................................11 Addresses and phone numbers of neighbouring local education authorities ......................................11 How we process your Application ......................................................................................................12 Making changes to Applications, late applications/waiting lists ......................................................12-13 Frequently asked questions............................................................................................................13-14 Letting you know ..................................................................................................................................15 Section B – School Admissions information and Map of Secondary Schools in Sefton......................16 General Admission Arrangements ......................................................................................................17 Area 1 Bootle and Litherland areas ....................................................................................................18 Area 2 Crosby and Formby areas........................................................................................................25 Area 3 Maghull, Lydiate, Melling and Aintree Parish area ..................................................................33 Area 4 Southport area..........................................................................................................................38 Section C – Admission at Yr 10 and Sixth Form ......................................................................................46 Section D – Home to School Transport Eligibility and Arrangements ....................................................49 Section E – Additional Information ............................................................................................................52 Appeals ................................................................................................................................................52 In-Year Admissions ..............................................................................................................................53 Attendance & Welfare Service ............................................................................................................53 Help with school expenses ..................................................................................................................55 Glossary ........................................................................................................................................................56 APPLY FOR A PLACE ONLINE AT WWW.SEFTON.GOV.UK/ADMISSIONS 1 Dear Parent/Carer We have prepared this booklet to provide you with information regarding secondary education in Sefton. I hope you will find the information useful when making your decision about your childs move from Primary to Secondary education. The information in the booklet is about schools and services for which Sefton Local Authority, is responsible. It does not include information about Independent (Private) Schools, such schools have to be approached direct. As a parent you have a right to state on your application form which schools you would prefer your child to attend. Every effort will be made to meet your wishes and in most cases this will be possible. I hope parents will understand, however, that this cannot be absolutely guaranteed, because certain schools will be unable to admit all the children who request places. In other words, schools can be “full.” I am sure you will understand that we have a duty to all parents and children to ensure that the standard of education provided at a school is not put at risk by, for example, overcrowding. Each school therefore has a limit for the number of places it can allocate at the age of 11+. This is called the Admission Number. You will find this number in the details for each school in Section B of this booklet. This is the number of places available in order to comply with the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (amended by the Education Act 2002). In some areas popular schools are oversubscribed however, in 2015, over 92% of applicants were allocated one of their preferred choices. We have included in Section B, the number of parents who named the school as a preference in the previous year and how many applicants were admitted under each admission criterion. This information should help you establish under which criteria your application would be considered. We have also included the home to school distance for the last place that was allocated for oversubscribed Community, Academy and Free Secondary schools in 2015. Section A - of this booklet sets out a list of Sefton Schools and Key information regarding the educational System and applications process Section B - provides the Admissions criteria for Sefton Secondary Schools. Section C - gives you information on Education Establishments with entry at Year 10 and Sixth Form Section D - gives you all the information regarding Sefton’s Home to School Transport Policy. Section E - gives you other information which you may find helpful, your right to appeal under the School Standards and Framework Act 1988, and details of additional support that may be available to school children. Section F - gives you a glossary to explain any terms that are used in this booklet. I hope you will find this booklet useful and I would recommend that you use Sefton’s online application process to apply for your child’s school place. If you have any questions or need any more information or advice, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Team (contact details can be found on the next page). If your child is not going to a school in Sefton at the moment, please contact us for more information and advice. Yours sincerely Colin Pettigrew Director of Childrens Services September 2015 2 APPLY FOR A PLACE ONLINE AT WWW.SEFTON.GOV.UK/ADMISSIONS Introduction This booklet is designed to support you through the process of applying for a Secondary School place. It explains how the process works, what your rights as a parent or carer are and how to appeal if you are not offered a place at one of your preferred schools. Please read this booklet carefully and if you have any queries please contact the School Admissions Team directly who will assist and offer impartial information and advice relating to the process and the schools.
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