Admissionto school
2022-2023 Advice to parents
BARNSLEY Metropolitan Borough Council Foreword
Choosing a school for your child is an important decision. Whether primary or secondary this marks a significant milestone in every child’s life and the lives of their parents/carers. The aim of the People Directorate is to ensure that the process of obtaining a place in school for your child goes as smoothly as possible for your family. Barnsley has one of the highest success rates in the country in matching children to their preferred schools and want to continue to provide parents with the best chance of getting the school they want for their child. Prior to making your choice there are arrangements in place within all schools for parents and children to find out more about them either online or by visiting the schools in order to look around and talk to a member of staff. Once a place is offered and before your child starts school there will be further opportunities to visit the school of your preference and become familiar with the teaching staff. Education is a key priority for everyone and the local authority remain committed to working together to ensure all our children obtain the best education possible. We look forward to working with you and your children in the coming years to help them to achieve their full potential.
Cllr Trevor Cave, Cabinet Spokesperson for People (Children and Education)
If you need assistance in Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Chinese, Polish, Albanian, Russian or Braille or an audio tape, contact the Admissions Officer on (01226) 773677.773689.
(01226) 773677.
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(01226) 773677. We recommend that you apply online for a school place
From 1st September 2021 apply online because:
✓ You can log onto the online system as early as you want to on the offer day (Secondary - 1 March 2022, Primary - 19 April 2022) and see which school you have been offered
✓ We will let you know which school your child has been offered in the morning of offer day by email - this is before results of paper applications are received in the post
✓ There are clear, simple prompts to guide you through making your application
✓ The online system is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week until the closing dates for receipt of applications (see below).
✓ It’s quicker, safe and secure
✓ We will confirm we have received your application by email and you can view it at any time
✓ Once you have received your confirmation email, there is no risk that your application will get lost
✓ You can change your online application at any time until our deadlines for receiving applications
To apply online for a Primary or Secondary school place go to:
www.barnsley.gov.uk/schooladmissions Select either Primary School places or Secondary School places, then click on the Apply online link and follow the instruction on screen
If you have any questions about the online admissions process you can contact School Admissions on 01226 773677
Further information is also available on page 1.
The closing date for secondary applications is 31 October 2021 and for primary applications is 15 January 2022 whether you apply online or fill in a paper form Introduction
Dear Parent
Parents naturally want the best education for their children. We in Children, Young People and Families’ Services are committed to raising standards in our schools to benefit all children. The admission to school process in Barnsley works very well and almost all parents gain a place at a school for which they have expressed a preference and we want this to continue for as many parents as possible.
In order to achieve a higher level of satisfaction, co-ordinated admission arrangements were introduced eleven years ago. We want all children to attend the school of their choice therefore reading this booklet will be an important element of your involvement in your child’s education and hopefully prevent misunderstanding and disappointment.
We have made the process of applying for a primary or secondary school place even more convenient for parents and carers by introducing online admissions (www.barnsley.gov.uk/schooladmissions). Applying for a school place online is a quick, safe and efficient way of making your application and the process offers many benefits to parents and carers which are outlined in this booklet. You can also access other useful websites which give further information about schools you want to apply for via a link from www.barnsley.gov.uk. We strongly recommend that you apply online, however, a paper application form is available from the Admissions Section on request.
I hope that this booklet provides all the information you need about your child’s entry to primary or secondary school. However, if there are questions you need to ask do not hesitate to get advice and guidance from the Admissions Section. Contact details are set out in Section 11.
May I take this opportunity to wish your child every success in their new school.
Melanie John-Ross Executive Director People Contents Page No.
Section 1 Barnsley’s Admission Arrangements 1 - 2 Online Applications 1
Section 2 Explanation of Co-ordinated Admission Arrangements 3 - 4 Multiple Offers of a School Place 4 Withdrawing Offers of School Places 4
Section 3 Key dates and terminology 5 - 8 Key Dates 5 Terminology 6 - 8
Section 4 Frequently asked questions 9 - 11
Section 5 Information on all schools 13 - 24 Categories of Schools 13 Date of Admission to the Reception Year 14 Summer Born Children 14 Children of UK Service Personnel 14 Infant Class Sizes 15 Special Educational Needs 16 - 17 The Role of the Headteacher in School Admissions 17 Home-School Agreements 17 Admission to Independent Schools 17 List of Primary Schools and Academies 19 - 23 List of Secondary Schools and Academies 24
Section 6 Selecting schools 25 - 30 Which School? 25 School Prospectus 26 Visiting a School 26 School Information 27 School Uniform / Dress Code 27 Home to School Transport 28 Housing Rights Act 1998 28 Considering Your Preferences 29 Oversubscription Criteria - Distance 29 Supporting Children in School Who Have a Medical Need 30 Charging for School Trips / Activities 30
Section 7 Eligibility for a school place 31 - 35
Oversubscription criteria for community and voluntary controlled schools 32 - 33 Oversubscription criteria for voluntary aided schools, Academies 32 Distance Criterion: Tie Break - Random Allocations 33 Admission Policies for Voluntary Aided Schools and Academies 33 Supplementary Information Form 35 Sixth Form Oversubscription Policy 35
Section 8 Making an application for a school place 37 - 38 Procedure for applying for a school place 37 What to do if you change your mind about the preferences you have made 37 Fraudulent Applications 38 Page No.
Section 9 What happens after the closing date 39 - 40 Procedure for determining the single offer of a school place 39 Twins and Triplets 40 Random Allocation 40 Late applications 40
Section 10 Waiting lists and Independent Appeals 41 - 46 Waiting Lists for oversubscribed schools 41 Appeals for admission to school 41 Notice of appeal 42 Which Authority hears the appeal? 42 Explaining the reasons for not offering you a place at the school 42 Types of Independent Appeal 43 - 45 General information on appeals 46
S ection 11 Help and advice 47 - 52 Admission Process - School Admissions Section 47 Independent Appeal Process 47 Other useful educational contacts and information 48 - 51
Section 12 Neighbouring Authorities and Diocesan Contacts 53 - 54 Neighbouring local authorities contact details 53 Diocesan Addresses 54 Section 1 Apply online at www.barnsley.gov.uk/schooladmissions 1
Primary School places or Secondary
link. You will then be directed through the process will then be You link.
Apply online
arrangements with all local Authorities in England. Authorities in England. all local arrangements with
be viewed by the school if you submit an online application, you must not complete and return the paper if you submit an online application, you must not complete and return Common Application Form. be returned to any supporting documents (e.g. supplementary information forms) should if this is a school in another Team Admissions your first preference school, or to the can attach supporting documents to your online application which can You Authority. Local you can only submit one online application for each child - you must submit the application you can only submit one online application for each child - you must submit Admissions if you wish to amend your application please contact School all offers of a school place are sent to parents on the same day. of a school all offers schools to be listed in rank order; and schools in other Academies, schools, and those for all applications for voluntary aided Admissions Section; Authorities to be processed by the local of a school place; parents receive a single offer Authority; place are made by the of a school all offers one common application for all primary or secondary schools and Academies in Barnsley or secondary schools and one common application for all primary Authority; and/or any other common application forms; parents name three schools on their .barnsley.gov.uk/schooladmissions Barnsley’s Admission Arrangements Admission Barnsley’s ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ parents* and to improve the admission processes that parents often find stressful. Our aim is Our aim often find stressful. that parents the admission processes and to improve parents* Please note: of applying online. *All references to ‘parents’ also refer to guardians. also *All references to ‘parents’ Authority relate to Barnsley Authority’ **All references to ‘the Academies. also relate to ***All references to ‘school’ Online Applications all The Government’s legislation on admission to school*** aims to make school admissions fairer for fairer to make school admissions school*** aims on admission to legislation The Government’s Key features of the process are: ordination and co-operation between the Authority**, the governing bodies of voluntary aided bodies of Authority**, the governing between the and co-operation ordination more co- admissions local authorities, to produce an Academies and neighbouring schools, Trust schools, where applications parents have to complete and reduces the number of system which is streamlined than one school. they apply for more co-ordinate our admission We This to primary and secondary schools. for the admission of pupils operate co-ordinated schemes We a single applied for a school place will receive parent resident in Barnsley who has means that every Authority. from the of a school place on the same day offer www apply online, log onto the website above select either To School places, and then click on the Barnsley Authority operates an online admissions service to enable you to submit your parental Authority operates an online Barnsley website: Authority’s preference(s) for a school(s) via the
place from Barnsley Authority place from Barnsley ranked on the application and of a place whether there is a potential offer of a school The parent receives an offer who is eligible and inform the Authority who is eligible and inform the child could be eligible for admission to more A the than one school. For each school where The school at which a place will be offered will depend upon the order the schools are The Authority to determine whether or not the The school. child is eligible for admission to each aided school, If the governing body of a voluntary Authority trust school, academy or another local will determine are responsible for admissions, they is a potential child is eligible for admission there of a place offer A parent expresses preferences for any three parent expresses A schools in Barnsley and/or primary or secondary Authority any other
The admission arrangements follow a five step process The admission arrangements Step 5 Step 3 Step 4 Step 2 Step 1 You must take the opportunity to read this booklet before you apply for your three primary or secondary primary three for your you apply before this booklet to read the opportunity must take You the an explanation of in more detail, the process which describes contains information This booklet schools. of technical are a number There place. apply for a school used and how to terms which are technical An explanation you may not understand. process which in the admissions we have to use terms which 3. is given in Section of these
Section 1 Apply online at www.barnsley.gov.uk/schooladmissions 2 Section 2 Apply online at www.barnsley.gov.uk/schooladmissions 3
in Barnsley
January 2022 15 1 March 2022 for secondary Name of three different schools
for secondary schools and by for secondary schools
31 October 2021 for primary schools. School A School B School C
Admission Co-ordinated of Explanation Arrangements - below). starting with your first preference (see the example On the common application form there are three boxes in which to put the names of your On the common application form there preferred schools. names of the three schools in the boxes in the right order It is very important that you put the You decide from all the primary or secondary schools in Barnsley and/or any other Authority which Authority schools in Barnsley and/or any other decide from all the primary or secondary You three you would prefer your child to attend. you then have to make a second decision - in which order Having decided on your three schools three schools? would I prefer my child to attend these is second and which is your third preference - this is known In other words which is first, which as the ranking. The relevant School Admissions will determine whether or not there is a place at each of the Admissions will determine whether The relevant School three schools you have named on your application. If there is a place available for your child at a school then they are ‘eligible for admission’ to that for admission’ If there is a place available for your child at a school then they are ‘eligible of a school place. school and this creates a potential offer could be Because you have stated three schools on your application your child eligible for admission at one, two or all three schools. admission at a Section 7 explains how we determine whether your child is eligible for primary or secondary school. Reason for Preference 2nd preference school Reason for Preference 3rd preference school 1st preference school Reason for Preference Under co-ordination of admission arrangements all Barnsley parents receive from Barnsley Local Authority Local parents receive from Barnsley of admission arrangements all Barnsley Under co-ordination The co-ordinated scheme for admission to primary or secondary school means that you have only to that you have only school means or secondary for admission to primary scheme The co-ordinated schools or secondary at any three primary apply for a place one application to complete and academies. trust schools aided schools, - including voluntary Authority other and/or any Authority or any other local for any school in Barnsley, of a school place on the same day a single offer in England. must submit your application by You for primary schools. You will be made a single offer of a school place on of a school place offer will be made a single You for primary schools. schools and 19 April 2022 3. 1. 2. scheme works This is how the co-ordinated state why you would like your child to attend that school. Authority. pages 19 - 24 or any primary or secondary school in another By listing your preferences in this way they are in rank order. 4. For schools in Barnsley and/or any other local Authority in England - Authority For schools in Barnsley and/or any other local For each of the three schools you put on the common application form there is a space to allow you to For each of the three schools you put on the common application form or secondary schools listed on Remember that you can put in any of the boxes any of the primary 5. The outcome of your application will be one of the following: Section Outcomes Preferred Schools
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1st School A P P P P
2nd School B P P P P 2 3rd School C P P P P
Key P Places available - your child is eligible for admission which creates a potential offer
School oversubscribed - your child is not eligible for admission based on priority of admission criteria
6. On offer day you will then be made a single offer of a school place at the highest ranked school named on your application where your child is eligible for admission.
Multiple Offers of a School Place Apply online at www.barnsley.gov.uk/ schooladmissions There are a number of circumstances where multiple offers of a primary or secondary school place may be made to parents.
On the offer day
(a) To those parents who apply for a school place at a Barnsley school and a school outside of England or in private education.
After the offer day
(b) Where a parent changes their mind. A parent will have been offered a school place but decides to make a change. A second common application form has to be completed for other schools not listed on the common application form. Where the Authority offers one of the schools listed on the second application form the effect will be that the parent has two offers. (c) Where the parent has been made a single offer of a school place and subsequently appeals for a place at a school for which they did not receive an offer. If the parent is successful at appeal resulting in the offer of a school place the parent is in receipt of multiple offers. (d) Where a parent has received the single offer of a school place and subsequently a vacancy becomes available at another of their preferred schools for which the Authority can offer a place then the parent will have received a multiple offer. Withdrawing Offers of School Places
Where a parent is in receipt of two or more offers, the Admissions Team will write to the parent, requesting confirmation of which school place is being accepted. If confirmation is not received within 15 school days, one of the offers will be withdrawn in accordance with the admissions criteria.
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Team if this is a form. Admissions take place (subject to the availability of Appeal form to the Admissions Section. Appeal form to the
schools on time. March 2022 and 19 April 2022. Please note, as your offer April 2022. Please note, March 2022 and 19 Closing date for returning applications and submitting online applications returning applications and submitting Closing date for
- letter. letter. Secondary Offer day Primary received by 30th November 2021 for Barnsley schools that Secondary applications 2022 date for returning the Notice of Appeal note Key Dates and Terminology and Dates Key primary schools. primary schools. secondary schools. January April 2022 - Primary Offer day this date you must have submitted your application, either online or paper form and returned either online or paper form and have submitted your application, this date you must March 2022 - y ou must contact your Local Authority School Admissions to obtain a copy of their “Admission to Authority School ou must contact your Local Key Dates panel members). 30 March 2022 - Secondary schools 18 May 2022 - Primary schools By this date you must have returned your completed Notice of By this date you must have let us know if you intend to appeal to the Independent Appeal Panel. By this date you must have let us know if you intend to appeal to the Independent Closing If you applied online and requested an email notification you will receive email you will and requested an email notification online If you applied 1 on notification will you system Offer Day, on the Online also be available on will information receive not a If you applied on a paper form, your offer letter will be sent out on 1st March sent out on be a paper form, your offer letter will on If you applied receive your letter shortly afterwards. April 2022 and you should 2022 and 19 a place at any of your preferred schools, you also you wish to appeal If against the decision not to offer need to be aware of the following dates:- Deadline for requesting a Notice of Appeal Form 19 March 2022 - Secondary schools 7 May 2022 - for *please as will be processed Barnsley residents May to July 2022 - Independent Appeals Panel held Appeals Panels should In these three months all Independent Once you have decidedOnce you following to be aware of the apply for you need you would like to which schools dates:- and submitting online applications date for returning applications 31 October 2021 - Closing for 15 School” booklet. 1 19 school in another Local Authority. If you return your form by post, please contact School Admissions to you return your form by post, please If contact School Authority. school in another Local check it has been received the local authority can not be responsible as for forms lost in the post. Alternatively paper forms can be emailed to [email protected] Authorities Residents in Other Y of a primary school place or a secondary school Authority will send you a single offer On this date the place, provided that your child lives in Barnsley and you completed an application teacher of your first preference primary school, or to your child’s current primary school current primary it to the headteacher of your first preference primary school, or to your child’s if you are applying for secondary your form to the school. Please return B
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for a school. it is oversubscribed but the child meets the requirements of the admission criteria when it is oversubscribed but the child meets the requirements of the admission the number of applications for the school is below the admission number; or the number of applications for the school is below the admission number; compared to other children. ● ● Terminology Admissions Round offer of a school place communicated to parents. offer as ranked potential offer For co-ordinated schemes agreed for Barnsley residents, the highest Admission Year arrangements apply. The school year to which the admission Allocation of a school place name is placed on the list of a place at a school is made and the child’s This is where the single offer of admissions to that school. Common Application Form they are required to express preferences for schools and give The form to be used by parents on which allows parents to name schools reasons for those preferences. It is referred to as common because it admission authorities. of different Co-ordinated Scheme for Admission to School for school places, which is going to be the single This is a method for determining, from potential offers of a school place. determined from the common application form, will be the single offer Deferred Entry of a school place in the Reception year at the start of the term The right of a parent to take up the offer within the same school year. later than the term the child would have otherwise started school, but Eligible for admission a place at a school either because:- This is where a child can be offered
The procedure, arrangements and timetable whereby parents have to submit their common application The procedure, arrangements and timetable form for admission to school in order to receive the single offer of a school place from the of a school place from the to receive the single offer form for admission to school in order admission number Admission Number age group intended to be admitted in any school year as deter The number of pupils in any relevant Admission Limit age group intended to be admitted higher number of pupils above the admission number in any relevant A An admission limit cannot be lower than the authority. in any school year as determined by an admission number is calculated by dividing the net capacity by The admission mined by an admission authority. have a legal right for their preference to be further considered by an independent panel. by an independent further considered preference to be right for their have a legal Arrangements Admission in authority in place by an admissions which must be put and publications criteria All the procedures, whether Admission arrangements will determine for admission to school. order to process applications admission to school. a child is eligible for Admissions Authority This can be the local arrangements for a school. for determining the admissions The body responsible or the governing body of a school. education authority Admission Criteria an oversubscribed school. a place at offered who should and should not be The rules which govern upon that number with the school. the number of year groups and consulting Appeal Admission a preference, they have expressed for which they a place at a school parent is not offered Where a
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1 - 9 - 2010 to 31 - 8 - 2011
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Admission Year Date of Birth
Authority Maintaining responsible. which they are is situated and for area a school authority within whose The local Net Capacity pupil places available. is the number of of a school The net capacity Notice of Appeal an independent Authority to request to the by the parent and submitted The form to be completed August in the same those born between 1 September and 31 children will be of the same age group i.e. Authority Home parent resides. the in which local authority The appeal for a school at which they have not been offered a place. at which they have not been offered appeal for a school Offer Day of a primary school place is communicated single offer year on which an authority’s The single day in each for primary admissions. April 2022 19 Oversubscribed for the relevant year group in an admission year exceeds the Where the number of applications admission number. Preference must indicate to the admissions authority those schools they The legislation requires that parents all others. would wish their child to attend above Potential offer of a school place a place at that school. could offer Authority to a school the Where a child is eligible for admission depends on the co-ordinated scheme for admission arrangements. Whether a place is offered Ranking list their three preferences on the common application form to The order in which parents have to a school place. of Authority to determine the single offer enable the Relevant Year The admitted as an outcome of the normal admissions round. The year group into which pupils are school year. Year Group Reception (Infant and Primary) 7 (Secondary) Year Single offer of a school place available based for a place at a school which is made to a parent from the potential offers The one offer on the ranking of the preferences expressed. Supplementary Information Form will be and affiliations This is information that a voluntary aided school requires about a child’s/family’s used to determine eligibility for admission where the school is oversubscribed. Transfer An admission into a year group outside of the normal admissions round. to parents. For 2022 - 2023 this has been determined as 1 March 2022 for secondary admissions and as 1 March 2022 for secondary admissions - 2023 this has been determined to parents. For 2022
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under the Protocol may be admitted to a year group which is full and one to which other chil may be admitted to a year group which under the Protocol exclusions took place after 1 September 1997, parents can express as a preference for a school place, as a preference parents can express 1 September 1997, took place after exclusions does not apply. Authority by the to comply but the requirement of not have the right the parent does preference, a parent’s not comply with Authority does Where this appeal. an independent Protocol In Year Fair Access to education is Protocol to ensure that access Access Fair must have an In-Year All local authorities the Protocol Children who are dealt with under children who have no school place. secured quickly for of personal behaviour or present a set most vulnerable, or present challenging will tend to be the Children through the admissions process. cannot reasonably be managed circumstances which dealt with Protocol must take prece a place through the admission. Children offered dren have been refused on the waiting list of a school. dence over children are dealt with by the Protocol and therefore decision to determine which children Authority’s It is the admission arrangements the procedure falls outside of the normal Pupils Twice-excluded the one of at least and or more schools two from excluded permanently has been a child Where
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form which can be can apply for up to three schools within Barnsley applying online. Answer applications, return the For primary school paper school or to the form to the first preference childs current applications, return the form to your if your child school, or to the Admissions Team attends a school outside Barnsley. To apply for a school in Barnsley and/or any To apply for a school complete other Authority apply online or common application Admissions Team. obtained from the the To apply for a Barnsley school, complete local common application form in your own authority’s Admission Booklet. See page 53 authority’s Admission Booklet. See for details of how to contact Wakefield/ Admission Sheffield/Rotherham/Doncaster/Kirklees Sections. You common application form. and/or schools in any other Authority on the and/or schools in any other Authority Yes you can, BUT it is strongly recommended by the Authority that you apply for three schools. by the Authority that you apply for the same Naming only one school or writing school three times will not increase your chances of being offered a place at that school. need to decide which is your preferred school, and write it in the 1st preference box, write your second preference school in the 2nd preference box, and your third preference school in the 3rd preference box. Once you’ve decided on your three schools, you then Yes you can - log onto the website www.barnsley.gov.uk/schooladmissions and locate the Apply online link. You will then be directed through the process of
Frequently Asked Questions Asked Frequently Question I live in Barnsley, how do I I live in Barnsley, and/or apply for a primary place? secondary school I do not live in Barnsley, how do I apply for a primary school place? How many schools should I apply for? Can I apply for just one school? common application form? How do I complete the Can I apply online?
the right hand column). the right 1 if this is a school in another Admissions Team school paper Authority. For secondary 2 be found within the different sections of this booklet (the appropriate section numbers are identified in are identified section numbers (the appropriate sections of this booklet within the different be found answer can more detailed A answer. questions with a brief frequently asked some of the more Here are 3 4 5 6
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Local Authority. have different a paper common application application common a paper and previously looked after children application complete together with your expected moving date. together with your or Education, Health and Care Plan which names the VA school, the including preferences your three with children living nearest to school (distance measured in a straight line). looked after children children who will have brothers or sisters in school at the time of admission residing permanently at the Academy or Schools in other areas. or Schools in other Academy
You will not be offered a school place in Barnsley You will not be offered a school place on the Offer Day. Voluntary Aided Schools and Academies have different admissions criteria, these can be found on the Local Schools in other Authorities will also admission criteria - contact the relevant iii) Barnsley, priority will be given in the following order: i) ii) you change your mind before or after the closing date. you change your mind before or after See Section 8. supplementary the appropriate also complete directly to the school. form and send this schools in other Authorities - For voluntary aided further information on contact that Local Authority for You must submit an on whether Yes, but what you need to do depends when the The oversubscription criteria are applied form form of your new house before the If you know the address processed after the offer day This can be done online and will be number of applications exceed the admission number published closing date provide the details on your published closing application for the school. If you are unsure of the new address, or move house If you are unsure of the new address, Children who have a statement of special educational needs For community and voluntary controlled schools in after the closing date, contact the Admissions Section. after the closing date, contact the Admissions school are required to be admitted.
another What happens if I don’t complete an application? I have submitted my application? Can I change my mind after When do you apply the What if I miss the closing a voluntary aided (VA) aided a voluntary school, Academy in house? What if I am moving date for applying? oversubscription criteria? What if I want to apply for to apply if I want What or Apply online What are the oversubscription criteria
10 and Authority website at www.barnsley.gov.uk/admissions (see pages 19-24) also on individual school websites same address. 11 12 Barnsley or Barnsley 9 For voluntary aided schools in Barnsley you must aided schools in For voluntary Authority? Local where to return it. 8 7 13 for Barnsley schools? We can, however, only use the address at which you are resident on the closing date for receipt of applications.
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year group is full? number. A full list of admission numbers for Barnsley 7, Section Schools can be found on pages 19 to 24. 9
15 How will you decide at You will be offered a place at the highest ranked 2, 9 which school I am offered school named on your common application form a place? where your child is eligible for admission.
16 What happens if you cannot If your child lives in Barnsley, a place will be offered 9 4 offer a place at any of my at the nearest school or academy to your ordinary preferred schools? place of residence with places available.
17 Can I go on a waiting list for Children will automatically be placed on a waiting 9, the schools where I wasn’t list for any school which is ranked higher than 10 offered a place? the school for which an offer has been made.
No child will be placed on the waiting list of any school ranked lower than the school at which an offer of a place has been made unless you make a written request to the Admissions Section.
18 Is there anything I can do if You can appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel 10 I am not offered a place at
any of my preferred schools? Apply online at www.barnsley.gov.uk/ schooladmissions
19 I am applying for primary All children are offered a full-time place for the 5 school. When will my child September following their fourth birthday. Parents start school? can request that their child attends part-time or other alternative options. (see page 14)
20 How do I make an appeal? You need to request, complete and return a Notice of 10 Appeal. Once you’ve informed us of your intention to appeal we will send you a separate booklet - ‘Procedure for Independent School Appeals’, Information to Parents’ - giving you all the information you need.
21 What if my appeal fails? You have no further right of appeal for your child’s 11 admission during the Academic Year 2022/2023. If you are unhappy with the school that you have been offered you can contact the School Admissions Section for details of other schools with vacancies.
22 What if I have twins or triplets Where a family of twins, triplets, or multiple siblings 9 and only one obtains a place? resident at the same address request admission and there is only one place available, it will be left to the family to decide which sibling will be offered the school place.
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the Local Authority. In Barnsley the voluntary In Barnsley Authority. the Local
involved are the Church of England and the Catholic involved are the Church of England
of the Governing Body. Free schools are independent schools with state funding and admission into these schools are the responsibility of the Governing Body. Academies are publicly funded independent co-educational schools. and Funding is provided by a sponsor from the private or voluntary sector Admission into the school is the responsibility the government. This is a school established by a voluntary organisation and jointly This is a school established by a voluntary maintained with This is a state school administered and financed by the Local Authority. and financed by the Local This is a state school administered Authority. of the Admission into the school is the responsibility organisation involved is the Church of England. Schools which are organisation involved is the Church into Admission the list of schools. voluntary controlled are indicated on Authority. the school is the responsibility of the organisation and jointly This is a school established by a voluntary In Barnsley the voluntary Authority. maintained with the Local organisations Admission into the school is the responsibility of the school Church. Authority. governing body and not the Voluntary Aided or the initials VA. Voluntary by the use of the word Catholic in the school name. either by using this phrase or the initials CE - -
Information On All Schools All On Information ferent categories of schools which are available within the Barnsley area. within the Barnsley which are available of schools ferent categories
List of Schools The of all secondary and primary schools within the Barnsley area. On pages 19 to 24 you will find a list dif voluntary aided, trust and academies. voluntary controlled, list indicates which schools are community, Before you decide which school you would like to apply for, it is important that you understand the you understand that it is important for, to apply like you would school which you decide Before range have an age Primary schools day schools. schools are co-educational primary Authority’s All the to ensure school or early years setting the school will liaise with any primary preference can be met of 5 - 11 years, those schools with an attached nursery unit having an age range of 3 - 11 years. range of 3 - 11 unit having an age attached nursery schools with an years, those of 5 - 11 3 - 16 through school. has one Authority The date at the beginning of the There is one common admission selection for places. means there is no Autumn Term. and if that primary and/or secondary school to express a preference for any Parents have a right of the child. is conducted in the best interests that the admission this have a comprehensive entry, are co-educational day schools and secondary schools Authority’s All the Voluntary Controlled Community Categories of Schools Catholic Church Academy within the Barnsley Aided school, trust school or The admission policy for a Voluntary of the School. Metropolitan Borough areas is the responsibility of the Governing Body the Headteacher/Principal of Further information regarding the admissions policy can be obtained from Academy. the School/ as follows: Schools which are voluntary aided will refer to this in their school names Church of England Free Voluntary Aided Academy
However
following their following to school in the to school
dren to be admitted dren to be
a different school year. There would be no There would school year. a different until the following Autumn Term, they would need to they would need Term, Autumn until the following
The date compulsory school age is reached is determined by legislation. These dates are dates These by legislation. is determined is reached school age date compulsory The
August, 31 December and 31 March. 31 December and August, Any split of a part-time school place. fifth birthday. fifth birthday. Children of UK service personnel (UK Armed Forces) or crown servants returning from For families of service personnel with a confirmed posting to their area, overseas to live in that area, admission authorities must: the application is accompanied a) allocate a place in advance of the family arriving in the area provided or quartering area address by an official letter that declares a relocation date and a Unit postal address This must include accepting a when considering the application against their oversubscription criteria. Admission authorities must not Unit postal address or quartering area address for a service child. live in the area, or reserve blocks refuse a service child a place because the family does not currently of places for these children; to removing b) ensure that arrangements in their area support the Government’s commitment for the area and be described in disadvantage for service children. Arrangements must be appropriate the local authority’s composite prospectus. after the child’s fifth birthday provided that the place is taken up within the same academic year. year. birthday provided that the place is taken up within the same academic fifth after the child’s Summer Born Children born from 1 April to 31 August), who do not feel that their child Parents of summer born children, (those reach compulsory school age can request that their child delays is ready to begin school before they entry to Reception for a year. into Reception Year group in the following year, when other This would mean that they were admitted Year 1. children in their age range are beginning with any information in support Parents should write to the Admissions Team requesting this, together must make a decision on the of their request. A decision will be taken by the admission authority who parents will be informed of that basis of the circumstances and in the best interests of the child and decision. Deferred Entry for their child may request that admission is deferred until the term Parents who accept a school place parents should be aware that places cannot be held open between one school year and the next. parents should be aware that places entry the child’s If a parent of a child wishes to defer admission to school as it would be for reapply for their child’s Year to the Reception of Admission Date term of the beginning until the to school admitted to be children not require law does The 31 for all chil makes provision Code Admissions the School However for that year of entry. guarantee that a place would be available
Option 3 playgroup, pre-school, private nursery, years setting (ie. school nursery, Remain in an early will be able to access this entitlement through one of the following options. one of the following entitlement through to access this will be able Option 1 fourth birthday. following the child’s from 1 September Year Full-time in the Reception Option 2 - am fourth birthday (five sessions following the child’s from 1 September Year Part-time in the Reception by the individual school). and/or pm - as determined etc). childminder, not available Options which are between the school and the school nursery unit/private nursery. full-time school place split A 1. 2. September following their 4th birthday. You will be offered a full-time place from September although you place from September a full-time be offered will You birthday. following their 4th September
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Children on roll at a special school who spend part of their time in classes at a mainstream Children on roll at a special school school. Children attending an SEN Unit, forming part of a mainstream school, who spend part of Children attending an SEN Unit, forming their time in mainstream classes; Children with statements of special educational needs or an Education, Health and Care Plan Children with statements of special Looked after children and previously looked after children admitted outside the normal Looked after children and previously admission round; Children admitted after the initial allocation of places because the person responsible for Children admitted after the initial allocation an error was made in implementing the school’s making the decision recognizes that a place; should have been offered admission arrangements and the child that the child would have been offered a place if the admission arrangements has been that the child would have been offered decision to refuse a place was not authority’s properly implemented, and/or the admission authority would have made; one which a reasonable admission Children admitted where an independent appeal panel upholds an appeal on the grounds Children admitted where an independent other available school within a reasonable distance (the regulations require that admission other available school within a reasonable distance (the regulations require child falls into this authorities must check with local authorities before determining that a category); Children moving into the area outside the normal admissions round for whom there is no Children moving into the area outside Children of UK service personnel admitted outside of the normal admissions round; Children of UK service personnel admitted outside of the normal admissions Children whose twin or sibling from a multiple birth is admitted otherwise than as an Children whose twin or sibling from a multiple birth is admitted otherwise excepted pupil; in the mainstream school, (ie. not in the unit), where this has been deemed as beneficial in the mainstream school, (ie. not in the unit), where this has been deemed to the child. Children with special educational needs who are normally educated in a special educational Children with special educational needs who are normally educated in needs unit attached to that school, or registered at a special school and attend an infant class needs unit attached to that school, or registered at a special school and ● ● a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) old 5, 6 or 7 years for children aged to reduce class sizes a policy the Government introduced In 1998, requirement. this is not a statutory number, school in line with the original admission progresses through a place if offering in any year other than Reception may refuse admission for places Authority The in infant classes. an ordinary teaching than 30 pupils while contain more no infant class shall requires that The legislation single school teacher. conducted by a session is to be be that another teacher would have might if the effect admission number even the school’s referred to as ‘qualifying measures’). restructured (such actions are employed or the classes each year group as it Authority will maintain numbers in an expectation that the Although there is to take qualifying measures. would result in having size being even though it would mean the class to attend an infant class Some pupils are permitted over 30: up to Authority will admit children the Year for the Reception applications are received Where sufficient Sizes Class Infant in which pupils may be admitted as exceptions to the The legislation sets out the limited circumstances These exceptions are: infant class size limit. who are admitted to the school outside the normal admissions round; who are admitted to the school
class unless they could readily be accommodated within another suitable infant class in the class unless they could readily be accommodated within another suitable Authority would not have to take qualifying measures This means that for that period the school. comply with the statutory class size duty. the time they are in an infant In these cases, the child will be an excepted pupil for the remainder of
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wish their
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indicates the school it will name
(Special Educational Needs Disability Information, Advice, Support Service) (Special Educational Needs Disability
The Council’s Special Educational Needs Policy. under Sections 347(1) A list of independent schools approved by the Secretary of State types of SEN. and (3) of the Education Act 1996 as suitable for pupils with different Tel. No. 291133 Springwell Special Academy, St Helen’s Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley, S71 2AY Road, Barnsley, Boulevard, Carlton St Helen’s Special Academy, Springwell assessment or re-assessment of their special educational needs. There is a separate admissions pro There is needs. of their special educational assessment or re-assessment Springwell is a special school for pupils in Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 with social, emotional and Stages 2, 3 and 4 with social, emotional school for pupils in Key Springwell is a special multi-disciplinary Authority following a by the these schools are allocated places Pupils attending Special Educational Needs (SEN) Needs Educational Special 287165 6RG Tel. No. Barnsley S70 Hill Road, School, Keresforth Greenacre multiple and and profound, difficulties significant learning for pupils with is a special school Greenacre behavioural support needs. Community Special School. at Greenacre School and Springwell cess for places allocated complex needs. complex
Authority names a before the In all cases parents are consulted and their views are taken into account support service for parents, carers and children and young people (0-25 years) in relation to special support service for parents, carers educational needs and disabilities. Special Educational Needs Disability Code of Practice (January SENDIASS as set out in the new a confidential and impartial service. 2015) is free and offers Tel: 787234 Email:[email protected] education. 1 2 Authority normally The Team. This list is available from the EHC This is more often than not a Barnsley main on the final statement or (EHCP). needs cannot be met in a Barnsley School it will seek a place Authority takes the view that the child’s needs can be better met at Greenacre at, and name an out of authority school from the list. If a child’s the school they School, it will be named. Parents are invited to express a preference about at school may be indi child to attend. Special Educational provision provided otherwise than in a small number of cases. school on the final Statement of Special Educational Needs or (EHCP). There are a number of important documents that you may wish to see at some time during your child’s There are a number of important documents that you may wish to see Documents relating to Special Educational Needs as Parent Partnership Service) is an information, advice and Barnsley SENDIASS (formerly known SENDIASS Mainstream Schools with the and Care Plan (EHCP) in accordance named in the Education, Health Where a school is Council’s procedures, the Authority will admit the child to the school. Authority will admit the child the procedures, Council’s for inspection provision is contained in the SEN Handbook, which is available Authority’s Details of the at any school. SEN resource provision, an application to that mainstream school Please note that if a school has an appropriate The EHC team will look at the most provision. does not guarantee a place in the resource process. placement as part of the EHCP special educational needs telephone 01226 773966. For enquiries regarding children with Email: [email protected]
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only the Local Authority can only the Local
Standards and Framework Act as amended Standards and Framework School
Policy. SEN Transport Council’s The from all to and transport provide normally will Authority when the about information provides This people under transport for young its policy on the Borough. It includes and outside schools within of Further Education. Colleges 19 who attend extra-district the age of by the Education Act 2002 and make their own admission arrangements. Barnsley Authority has no Act 2002 and make their own admission arrangements. Barnsley by the Education schools. scheme to assist parents seeking places for their children at independent Admission to Independent schools Independent schools are not subject to the 1998 and they will determine whether a place can be offered to the parent. This offer will be made by the offer This to the parent. place can be offered and they will determine whether a to school, or making signature a condition of admission, or parent before their child can be admitted schools the Local Authority is the admissions authority and therefore Authority is the admissions authority schools the Local Headteacher. a place at the school and not the make an offer for authority the governing body is the admissions schools, trust schools and academies In voluntary aided body. Authority on behalf of the governing the responsibilities aims and values, statements explaining the school’s They are non-binding parents. the school expects of its pupils. Parents will be invited to sign a both school and parents, and what they understand and accept the contents of the agreement. parental declaration, indicating that bodies to adopt home-school agreements however, The legislation requires school governing from inviting a signature of agreement from a admission authorities (and schools) are prohibited admission to a Therefore reference to whether a signature is likely. making any admission decision by agreeing to sign a home-school agreement. school is not conditional on a parent All state schools are required to have written home-school agreements drawn up in consultation with All state schools are required to have Home-School Agreements controlled In community and voluntary no individual role in school admissions. Headteachers have Admissions in School of the Headteacher The Role 3 This page has been left intentionally blank
18 LIST OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES
C - Community School VA - Voluntary Aided School A - Academy VC - Voluntary Controlled School 1* SEN criterion 2* Looked After Children criterion 3* sibling criterion 4* distance criterion
School Name Contact Details Academic and website Year address 2021/2022 Number School
Admission (on offer day) Category of Number Number of agreed Offers 1* 2* 3* 4* All Saints Academy Darfield A School Street, Darfield 40 23 0 0 11 12 www.allsaints.stmarysacademytrust.co.uk Barnsley S73 9EU Tel: 752293
Athersley North Primary C Lindhurst Road, Athersley North, 40 40 1 0 20 19 www.athersleynorthprimary.co.uk Barnsley S71 3NB Tel: 288674 Athersley South Primary A Wakefield Road, Smithies, 40 40 0 0 13 27 www.athersleysouthprimary.co.uk Barnsley S71 3TP Tel: 284223 Barugh Green Primary C Higham Common Road, 45 45 0 0 20 25 www.barughgreenprimary.co.uk Barugh Green, Barnsley S75 1LD Tel: 383800 Birdwell Primary C Sheffield Road, Birdwell. 30 30 0 0 11 19 www.birdwellprimary.org.uk Barnsley S70 5XB Tel: 742957 Birkwood Primary C Darfield Road, Cudworth 40 40 0 0 17 23 www.birkwood.org.uk/website/ Barnsley S72 8HG Tel: 710447 Brierley Church of England Primary VC Beech Close, Brierley, 30 30 0 1 12 17 www.brierleyschool.com Barnsley S72 9EJ Tel: 711332 Burton Road Primary C Old Mill, 45 45 0 0 23 22 www.burtonroadprimary.org.uk Barnsley S71 2AA Tel: 288679 Carlton Primary Academy A Fish Dam Lane, Carlton, 45 34 0 0 12 22 www.carltonprimary.co.uk Barnsley S71 3HF Tel: 722166 Carrfield Primary Academy A Highgate Lane, Bolton-on-Dearne, 45 27 1 0 12 14 www.carrfieldacademy.co.uk Rotherham S63 8AL Tel: (01709) 893121 Cawthorne Church of England Primary VC Taylor Hill, Cawthorne, 24 24 0 1 5 18 www.cawthorneprimary.co.uk Barnsley S75 4HB Tel: 790447 Cherry Dale Primary C Royston Road, Cudworth, 45 45 0 1 16 28 www.cherrydaleprimary.com Barnsley S72 8AA Tel: 719700 Cudworth Churchfield Primary C Snydale Road, Cudworth, 60 58 0 1 26 31 www.churchfieldprimary.co.uk Barnsley S72 8JR Tel: 710523 Darton Primary A Station Road, Darton, 40 34 0 1 10 23 www.dartonprimary.com Barnsley S75 5AD Tel: 394050 Dearne Goldthorpe Primary C Doncaster Road, Goldthorpe. 40 26 0 0 14 12 www.dearnegoldthorpeprimary.co.uk Rotherham S63 9HY Tel: (01709) 892044
19 LIST OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES
School Name Contact Details Academic and website Year address 2021/2022 Number School
Admission (on offer day) Category of Number Number of agreed Offers 1* 2* 3* 4* Dodworth St John Baptist Church of A Barnsley Road, Dodworth, 30 25 Not England Primary Barnsley S75 3JS applicable www.dsja.org.uk Tel: 286514 Diocese of Leeds Elsecar Holy Trinity A Church Street, Elsecar, 30 20 Not Church of England Barnsley S74 8HS applicable (Voluntary Aided) Primary Tel: 743008 Diocese of Sheffield www.elsecarprimary.org
Gawber Primary C Church Street, Gawber, 30 30 0 0 12 18 www.gawberprimaryschool.com Barnsley S75 2RJ Tel: 289728 Gooseacre Primary Academy A Gooseacre Avenue, Thurnscoe, 50 50 0 0 19 31 www.gooseacreacademy.co.uk Rotherham S63 0NU Tel: (01709) 893569 Greenfield Primary C Cherrytree Street, Hoyland, 40 40 1 1 16 22 www.greenfieldprimaryschool.co.uk Barnsley S74 9RG Tel: 743468 Heather Garth Primary Academy A Billingley View, Bolton-on-Dearne, 30 30 Not www.heathergarth.org Rotherham S63 8ES applicable Tel: (01709) 894149 Highgate Primary Academy A Nicholas Lane, Goldthorpe, 45 30 0 0 9 21 www.highgateprimaryacademy.co.uk Rotherham S63 9AS Tel: (01709) 892160 High View Primary Learning Centre A Newsome Avenue, Wombwell, 60 60 2 1 26 31 www.highviewprimary.co.uk Barnsley S73 8QS Tel: 273220 Holy Rood Catholic Primary VA Shaw Street, 30 25 Not www.holyroodschool.co.uk Barnsley S70 6JL applicable Diocese of Hallam Tel: 281219 Holy Trinity 3 - 16 A Carlton Road 60 59 Not www.holytrinitybarnsley.org Barnsley S71 2BD applicable Diocese of Hallam and Wakefield Tel: 704550 Hoyland Common Primary A Sheffield Road, Hoyland Common, 60 49 0 0 19 30 www.hoylandcommonprimary.co.uk Barnsley S74 0DJ Tel: 369640 Hoyland Springwood Primary A Cloughfields Road, Hoyland, 30 5 0 0 2 3 www.hoylandspringwood.org.uk Barnsley S74 0DJ Tel: 743815 Hoylandswaine Primary C Haigh Lane, Hoylandswaine, 20 14 0 0 7 7 www.hoylandswaineprimary.co.uk Sheffield S36 7JJ Tel: 762027 Hunningley Primary A Hunningley Lane, Stairfoot, 60 30 2 0 17 11 www.hunningley.org.uk Barnsley S70 3DT Tel: 284867 Joseph Locke Primary C Shaw Street, 60 43 0 0 16 27 www.josephlockeprimary.com Barnsley S70 6JL Tel: 729910 Jump Primary C Roebuck Hill, Jump, 30 23 0 0 5 18 www.jumpprimary.org.uk Barnsley S74 0JW Tel: 743041 20 LIST OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES
School Name Contact Details Academic and website Year address 2021/2022 Number School
Admission (on offer day) Category of Number Number of agreed Offers 1* 2* 3* 4* Keresforth Primary C Keresforth Road, Dodworth, 30 27 0 1 14 12 www.keresforthprimary.org.uk Barnsley S75 3NU Tel: 284147 Kexborough Primary A Ballfield Lane, Kexborough, 30 26 0 0 11 15 www.kexborough-primary.co.uk Barnsley S75 5EF Tel: 382288 Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre C Bondfield Close, Wombwell 60 60 0 1 23 36 www.kingsoakprimary.org.uk Barnsley S73 0BQ Tel: 272740 Lacewood Primary C Carr Head Lane, 30 30 1 0 12 17 www.lacewood.org.uk Bolton-on-Dearne, Rotherham S63 8DA Tel: (01709) 887750 Ladywood Primary C Nancy Road, Grimethorpe, 30 27 0 0 13 14 www.ladywoodprimary.co.uk Barnsley S72 7JX Tel: 711488 Laithes Primary A Laithes Lane, Smithies, 40 40 0 0 13 17 www.laithesprimaryschool.co.uk Barnsley S71 3AF Tel: 281255 Mapplewell Primary A Greenside Avenue, Staincross, 45 45 0 2 20 23 www.mapplewellprimary.org.uk Barnsley S75 6BB Tel: 381273 Meadstead Primary Academy A Meadstead Drive, Royston, 30 24 1 0 6 17 www.meadsteadprimaryacademy.org Barnsley S71 4JS Tel: 722153 Milefield Primary C Milefield Lane, Grimethorpe, 45 37 2 1 14 20 www.milefieldprimary.org.uk Barnsley S72 7BH Tel: 710329 Millhouse Primary C Lea Lane, Millhouse Green, 20 13 0 0 3 10 www.millhouseprimary.co.uk Sheffield S36 9LN Tel: 763019 Oakhill Primary Academy A Doncaster Road, Ardsley, 45 42 0 0 15 27 www.oakhillacademy.org.uk Barnsley S71 5AG Tel: 284493 Oakwell Rise Primary Academy A Doncaster Road, 30 30 0 1 12 17 www.oakwellriseacademy.co.uk Barnsley S70 1TS Tel: 281943 Outwood Primary Academy Darfield A Snapehill Road, Darfield 30 28 0 0 11 17 www.darfield.outwood.com Barnsley S73 9LT Tel: 753048
Outwood Primary Academy A Littleworth Lane, Lundwood, 60 51 0 0 25 26 Littleworth Grange Barnsley S71 5RB www.littleworth.outwood.com Tel: 777530 Oxspring Primary C Sheffield Road, Oxspring, 20 14 0 0 10 4 www.oxspringprimary.co.uk Sheffield S36 8YW Tel: 763020 Parkside Primary Academy A Midland Road, Royston, 30 30 0 0 14 16 www.parksideacademy.co.uk Barnsley S71 4QP Tel: 722416
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School Name Contact Details Academic and website Year address 2021/2022 Number School
Admission (on offer day) Category of Number Number of agreed Offers 1* 2* 3* 4* Penistone St John The Baptist CE(VA) VA High Street, Penistone, 90 66 Not Primary School Sheffield S36 6BS applicable www.penistonestjohns.co.uk Tel: 762496 Diocese of Leeds Queens Road Primary A Queens Road, 30 29 2 0 10 17 www.stmarysacademytrust.co.uk Barnsley S71 1AR Tel: 737010 Royston St John Baptist CE Primary A Vicarage Lane, Royston, 30 28 Not Diocese of Leeds Barnsley S71 4QY applicable Tel: 722011 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary VA Lockwood Road, Goldthorpe 20 19 Not www.federationcc.org.uk Rotherham S63 9JY applicable Diocese of Hallam Tel: (01709) 892385 St Helen’s Primary Academy A St Helen’s Way, Monk Bretton, 30 19 0 0 7 12 www.sthelensprimaryacademy.org Barnsley S71 2PS Tel: 295210 St Helens Catholic Primary VA West Street, Hoyland, 20 7 Not www.federationcc.org.uk Barnsley S74 9DL applicable Diocese of Hallam Tel: 742172 St Mary’s CE Primary A Stocks Lane, 30 30 Not www.stmarysacademytrust.co.uk Barnsley S75 2DF applicable Tel: 206422 St Michael and All Angels VA Stoneyford Road, Wombwell, 20 20 Not Catholic Primary Barnsley S73 8AF applicable www.federationcc.org.uk Tel: 752120 Diocese of Hallam Sandhill Primary A Dearne Street, Great Houghton, 40 22 0 0 10 12 www.sandhillprimary.org.uk Barnsley S72 0EQ
Tel: 345030 Shafton Primary Academy A High Street, Shafton, 40 29 0 0 9 20 www.shaftonprimaryacademy.org Barnsley S72 8QA Tel: 710386 Shawlands Primary C Shaw Street, 40 39 2 0 30 7 www.shawlandsprimaryschool.co.uk Barnsley S70 6JL Tel: 287177 Silkstone Primary C High Street, Silkstone 30 22 0 0 16 6 www.silkstone.primaryschool.com Barnsley S75 4LR Tel: 790333 Silkstone Common J & I C Moorend Lane, Silkstone Common, 20 7 0 0 3 4 www.silkstonecommonji.co.uk Barnsley S75 4QT Tel: 790471 Springvale Primary C Sheffield Road, Penistone, 30 30 0 1 12 17 www.springvaleschool.org.uk Sheffield S36 6HJ Tel: 760930 Summerfields Primary Academy A Haigh Croft, Summer Lane, 30 30 0 0 16 14 www.summerfieldsacademy.co.uk Royston Barnsley, S71 4SF Tel: 722480 Summer Lane Primary C Summer Lane, 40 33 0 0 8 25 www.summerlaneprimary.co.uk Barnsley S75 2BB Tel: 205363
22 LIST OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES
School Name Contact Details Academic and website Year address 2021/2022 Number School
Admission (on offer day) Category of Number Number of agreed Offers 1* 2* 3* 4* Tankersley St Peter’s CE Primary VA Westwood New Road, Tankersley 30 24 Not www.tankersleystpeters.org.uk Barnsley S75 3DA applicable Diocese of Sheffield Tel: 742357 The Ellis CE Primary VA School Street, Hemingfield, 30 27 Not www.theellisschool.org.uk Barnsley S73 0PS applicable Diocese of Sheffield Tel: 753383 The Forest Academy A Thornton Road, Kendray 45 45 1 1 15 28 www.theforest-academy.co.uk Barnsley S70 3NG Tel: 284719 The Hill Primary Academy A Tudor Street, Thurnscoe, 60 37 0 0 14 23 www.thehillacademy.co.uk Rotherham S63 0DS Tel: (01709) 892145 The Mill Academy A Lobwood, Worsbrough Bridge, 30 24 0 2 8 14 Barnsley S70 5EP Tel: 289096 Thurgoland CE Primary VC Halifax Road, Thurgoland 30 30 0 0 16 14 www.thurgolandprimary.moonfruit.com Sheffield S35 7AL Tel: (0114) 2883300 Thurlstone Primary C Royd Moor Road, Thurlstone 25 25 0 2 11 12 www.thurlstoneprimary.co.uk Sheffield S36 9RD Tel: 762018 Upperwood Primary Academy A Dartree Walk, Darfield 45 39 0 0 15 24 www.upperwoodacademy.org Barnsley S73 9NL Tel: 754336 Ward Green Primary A Vernon Road, Ward Green, 60 54 1 2 18 33 www.wardgreenprimary.co.uk Barnsley S70 5HJ Tel: 286510 Wellgate Primary A George Street, Mapplewell 60 44 0 2 15 27 www.wellgateprimaryblog.co.uk Barnsley S75 6HR Tel: 383739 West Meadows Primary A West Street, Hoyland, 30 30 0 0 11 19 www.westmeadowsprimary.org.uk Barnsley S74 9ET Tel: 749164 Wilthorpe Primary C Greenfoot Lane 60 37 0 0 11 26 www.wilthorpeschool.co.uk Barnsley S75 1AQ Tel: 288676 / 205364 Wombwell Park Street Primary A Park Street, Wombwell 45 45 1 1 16 27 www.wombwellparkstreetprimary.co.uk Barnsley S73 0HS Tel: 752029 Worsbrough Bank End Primary A UnderwoodAvenue, WorsbroughDale, 30 28 0 1 6 21 www.bankend.org.uk Barnsley S70 4AZ Tel: 282549 Worsbrough Common Primary C Bruce Avenue, Worsbrough Common, 60 53 0 1 18 34 www.worsbroughcblogs.net Barnsley S70 4EB Tel: 289989
23 LIST OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES
School Name Contact Details Children admitted into Year 7 for the and website academic year address 2021/2022
School (on offer day) Category of Offers Number of SEN Sibling criterion criterion criterion criterion Admission Number 7) Year (AN) (only applies to Distance Looked After Barnsley Academy A Farm Road, Kendray, 180 185 Not www.barnsley-academy.org Barnsley S70 3DL applicable Tel: 284606 Darton Academy A Ballfield Lane, Darton 240 193 3 1 73 116 www.dartonacademy.org.uk Barnsley S75 5EF Tel: 382568 Holy Trinity 3 - 16 Catholic and A Carlton Road 140 80 Not Church of England (VA) Barnsley S71 2BB (80) applicable www.holytrinitybarnsley.org Tel: 704550 external Horizon Community College A Dodworth Road 400 377 5 7 114 251 www.horizoncc.co.uk Barnsley S70 6PB Tel: 704230 Kirk Balk Academy A West Street, Hoyland 270 261 2 4 77 178 www.kirkbalkacademy.org Barnsley S74 9HX Tel: 742286 Netherwood Academy A Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, 320 249 2 1 77 169 www.netherwoodschool.com Barnsley S73 8FE Tel: 272000 Outwood Academy Carlton A Royston Lane, Carlton 220 220 15 3 67 135 www.carlton.outwood.com Barnsley S71 3EW Tel: 728494 Outwood Academy Shafton A Engine Lane, Shafton, 270 270 3 9 106 152 www.shafton.outwood.com Barnsley S72 8RE Tel: 717730 Penistone Grammar School ALC C Huddersfield Road, Penistone 320 320 6 4 116 194 www.penistone-gs.uk Sheffield S36 6AU Tel: 762114 The Dearne Academy A Goldthorpe Road, Goldthorpe 240 220 4 1 63 152 www.the dearnealc.org Rotherham S63 9EW Tel: (01709) 892565 Trinity Academy St Edwards* A (Temporary Site) 180 171 1 3 0 167 Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate Barnsley, S70 2EX
* Permanent site will be Keresforth Close, Barnsley from September 2023
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and includes advice on expressing preferences and information on on expressing preferences and and includes advice with additional information on school size and type, website address etc. More on school size and type, with additional information Selecting Schools Selecting not be used as the sole guide in deciding which are are advised that performance tables should You your preferred schools for your child, the wider educational experience offered by each school should by each school the wider educational experience offered your preferred schools for your child, also be carefully considered. is a reasonable distance from your home and how your will need to consider whether the school You policy are given on Page 28. Transport Authority’s child will get to school. Details of the may consider the You factors for you and your child. need to decide what are the important You which schools to include on the common application form. following information useful when deciding
Which School? Which be aware of the variety of information available about each school and the ways in which you can in which you school and the ways about each information available of the variety of be aware information. access that schools in of all the primary and secondary 19 - 24 gives the names and addresses The list on pages Barnsley together the school. available free of charge from is provided in each school prospectus, detailed information The a specific section for parents. for Education has a website with The Department www.education.gov.uk to your child, you need school for which is the preferred decision about make an informed In order to performance tables. all schools and producing (Ofsted) is responsible for inspecting for Standards in Education The Office a school an external and independent view of what is good and not so good about The report is reports. a copy of the report for a particular school you could contact compared to other schools. If you want a copy of the report, but there may be a small charge to cover that school who must make available can also be downloaded from administrative costs. Ofsted reports
f and pupils?
home/school arrangements child protection statement arrangements for pupils with special educational needs special educational for pupils with arrangements the school curriculum (including religious education, collective worship and sex education) worship and sex collective religious education, curriculum (including the school the ethos and values of the school the ethos and values complaints procedure charges for any additional school activities charges for any additional assessment results attendance - - What extra-curricular activities are there? Does the school set homework? dress code? What is the school’s need to You questions. If you are considering a church school you may wish to ask additional admission policies for these schools. be aware of the different What is the school’s discipline policy? What is the school’s Can books be borrowed to take home? may wish to consider these points when you have visited a school You you given a friendly welcome from staf Were - All schools must publish a school prospectus giving information on:- giving information school prospectus must publish a All schools ------How does the school monitor progress and how is this reported to parents? How does the school monitor progress with a particular subject? who has difficulty What help will be given to a pupil needs catered for? How are pupils with special educational provision for gifted and talented pupils? Does the school make special and reward achievement? How does the school recognise What are the average class sizes in the school? What are the average class sizes in You may wish to visit schools to have a look at the facilities and to speak to staff, you must at the facilities and to speak to staff, may wish to visit schools to have a look You contact the schools to arrange an appointment. Were you given the opportunity to ask relevant questions and were these answered well? Were the school well equipped? Was Did pupils have unlimited access to books and materials? work throughout the school? there well presented displays of pupils’ Were the pupils active and happy? Were Were you provided with up-to-date and useful information? Were You may wish to consider asking the following questions of any school you are considering may wish to consider asking the following You Contact the school to obtain a copy. a School Visiting
School Prospectus School
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information on the timing of the school day information on the timing of the school assessment/examination results attendance information home/school arrangements child protection statement a policy with respect to the behaviour of pupils; a policy with respect complaints procedure school activities information on charges for any additional a policy in relation to pupils with special educational needs; to pupils with special educational a policy in relation Authority; after by the Local support to pupils who are looked a policy for providing a range of policies in relation to the teaching of pupils to include the monitoring of pupil progress; to include the monitoring of pupil in relation to the teaching of pupils a range of policies
a statement of their ethos and values; of their ethos a statement policy; a curriculum individual schools. copies of which can be obtained from (m) (i) (j) (k) (l) (f) (g) (h) (d) (e) (c) plays a valuable role in Many school governing bodies consider that school uniform/dress code School uniform/dress contributing to the ethos of the school and in setting an appropriate tone. identity with, and code can instil pride; support positive behaviour and discipline; encourage of all races and support for the values of the school. In addition it can ensure that pupils in a particular way and backgrounds feel welcome; protect children from social pressures to dress Above all, many schools believe that school groups of pupils. nurture cohesion between different teaching and learning. uniform/dress code supports effective a school uniform or dress It is for individual governing bodies to decide whether there should be This flows from their be. code and other rules relating to appearance, and if so, what they should ensure that school policies responsibility to oversee the running of the school and for their duty to promote good behaviour and discipline amongst the pupils. advice on health and safety. Authority’s The wearing of jewellery is covered by the Local Headteachers can discipline pupils for a breach of uniform/appearance. in the school’s Information in the school dress code and jewellery should be contained schools. prospectus. Further information can be obtained by contacting individual School Uniform/Dress Code School Uniform/Dress (b) (a) School Information School have the following: are required to All schools
and to pupils over the age of eight who live above three miles from the the age of eight who live above three school and to pupils over nearest available a place at a particular school. does not extend to securing This right Act 1998 confers a right of access to education. The Human Rights are subsidised towards the cost of transport through the Children not entitled to free transport Executive on behalf of Transport Passenger Yorkshire South concessionary fare scheme operated by to and of their child for the transporting their responsibility be aware that it is carers need to Parents and from school. and with travel provides assistance where the Council number of situations there are a However, transport to school. The legislation. a duty to do so as set out in the this assistance because it has The Council provides to home travel at the start of the day and school to school travel arrangements duty applies to home the walking route. measured by the shortest suitable school, the distance being nearest available their 3 nearest is also provided for low income families whose children attend one of assistance Travel 6 miles from their home and are in receipt of free school meals or secondary schools between 2 and Credit. Tax level Working whose parents are in receipt of maximum Panel following applications Transport with special needs is considered by the SEN for pupils Transport or tel 01226 773584 at [email protected]. policy can be obtained from the Barnsley Council website: Full details of the home to school transport www.barnsley.gov.uk. Authorities. Yorkshire the four South arrangements at the end of the day. arrangements at the two miles from eight years of age who reside over travel is provided to pupils under Assistance towards from parents. Section, by email Transport travel you should contact the School If you think your child is eligible for free
Act 1998 Human Rights The Council is not responsible for commercial bus services and the operating The Council is not responsible for commercial bus services public transport to companies can withdraw a service leaving pupils with no school. When selecting which schools you wish your child to attend you are school. When selecting which schools you wish your could be made. advised to take account of the bus services and that alterations Home To Transport School To Home
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Considering your preferences Section When making your preferences on the common application form you should take into account whether your child has a reasonable chance of being offered a place at the schools named on the common application form i.e. is your child likely to be eligible for a place. Whilst it is not possible to predict with total accuracy you need to be aware of the following information when considering your preferences:- - the oversubscription criteria for each school - whether the school was oversubscribed in the previous year - how many places were allocated in each subscription criteria 6 - which criteria your child will be placed in for each school - your child’s attendance at a nursery unit will not increase your chance of a place at the associated primary school - whether the school meets the needs of your child and your ideas of a school in which they will be happy - you are advised to include a local school as one of your three preferences. Oversubscription Criteria - Distance Community, Voluntary Controlled Schools and Academies For admissions in the 2021-2022 school year, the following community, voluntary controlled schools and academies were oversubscribed at the closing date. The distance at which the last place was offered to meet the admission number is provided.
Primary Schools and Academies
Apply online at www.barnsley.gov.uk/ schooladmissions Athersley North 0.445 miles Lacewood Primary 0.892 miles
Barugh Green 4.175 miles Mapplewell Primary 0.572 miles
Birkwood Primary 0.972 miles Oakwell Rise Primary 0.589 miles
Brierley Primary 0.946 miles Parkside Primary Academy 0.336 miles
Burton Road Primary 0.494 miles Springvale Primary 1.069 miles
Cawthorne CE 2.736 miles St Marys CE Primary 0.784 miles
Cherry Dale Primary 1.027 miles Summerfiels Primary 0.380 miles
Gawber Primary 0.486 miles Tankersley St Peters CE 2.788 miles
Gooseacre Primary 0.832 miles The Forest Academy 0.655 miles
Greenfield Primary 0.598 miles Thurlstone Primary 0.561 miles
Heather Garth Primary 0.571 miles Wombwell Park Street Primary 1.248 miles
High View Primary Learning
Centre 0.475 miles
Secondary Schools and Academies
Barnsley Academy 1.993 miles Outwood Academy Shafton 2.235 miles
Outwood Academy Carlton 1.485 miles
The distances vary each school year and there is no guarantee that if you reside under these distances you will be offered a place in the 2022-2023 school year.
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Curriculum, or as part of a syllabus for a prescribed public examination. Curriculum, or as part of a syllabus takes place during school hours; or undertaken as part of the National is outside of school hours but is being
(a) (b)
ethos of the school. School trips are an important part of school life and can contribute to the legislation, governing bodies may choose to charge for Under charging provisions set out in they have a charging and remissions policy in place which certain defined activities, but only if is available on request. and a willingness However participation in these activities is on the basis of parental choice to meet permitted charges. contributions to They must make it clear that any contribution to school funds and voluntary will contribute a trips are not mandatory and that the expectation is that low income families small amount or nothing. that this will in Parents must be assured that if they choose not to, or are unable to contribute no way disadvantage their child. charge may be made for certain activities that take place outside of school hours for example A exceed the actual cost board and lodgings on residential trips. However the charge must not should inform all parents and children who are eligible to free school meals are exempt. Schools who are eligible, of their right to claim free board and lodgings. Charging For School Trips/Activities Charging For School and therefore there can be no charge related to the Education is provided free of charge admission of a child to a school. school cannot make a charge for a school trip or activity that: A Supporting Children In School Who Have A Medical Medical A Have Who School In Children Supporting Need children in to schools on supporting model policies guidance and Authority provides The Local able to manage that they are schools can ensure need, in order that have a medical school who access to without limiting their or need, has a medical condition where a pupil any situation education. to administer medication or of school staff is no legal duty that requires members there However, basis. who agree to this do so on a voluntary to a pupil, and staff a medical procedure determining their policy on supporting schools are responsible for Consequently individual who have a medical need. children in school make who have a specific medical need that parents and/or carers of children It is recommended to attend, in order to establish what schools they wish their child enquiries at the preferred needs been adopted to ensure that the in place and what procedures have arrangements are in school. of their child can be accommodated
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Your child’s attendance at a nursery unit or co-located family centre attached to a primary attendance at a child’s Your primary school does not guarantee a place at any secondary school; attendance at a child’s Your The Authority does not operate catchment areas or feeder schools for admission to school; Authority does not operate catchment areas or feeder schools The oversubscription criteria for voluntary aided and trust schools; for voluntary aided and trust oversubscription criteria Academies; for oversubscription criteria Authorities; aided schools in other local oversubscription criteria for voluntary at that school; school does not guarantee a place oversubscription criteria for community and voluntary controlled schools in Barnsley; for community and voluntary oversubscription criteria controlled schools in other local for community and voluntary oversubscription criteria Authorities;
Eligibility For A School Place School A For Eligibility ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
their child’s name at a school for admission. Parents must complete a common application form for the application form complete a common Parents must for admission. name at a school their child’s or secondary school. into primary child is to be admitted in which their school year information on: This section contains Parents must be aware that the Authority does not operate a procedure whereby parents can register parents can a procedure whereby does not operate Authority the be aware that Parents must
essary to apply the oversubscription criteria to determine who is eligible for admission. necessary to apply the oversubscription 1998 schools are required to admit Act Standards and Framework Under the provisions of the School children up to their admission number. of applications received is below the admission number for the For all schools where the number will be eligible for admission to that school. school any parent who has applied for a school exceeds the admission number it will be In cases where the number of applications
also need to be aware that: You
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resides at the closing date for
to school.
brother and/or sister to be permanently resident at the same address brother and/or sister to be permanently Third, to children living nearest the school, the distance to be measured by a straight line Third, to children living nearest the place of residence to the main entrance to the ordinary from the centre point of the child’s First, Looked After children and previously Looked After children ;* children and previously Looked After First, Looked sisters who will still be attending the school on the Second, to children with brothers and/or proposed date of admission;** permanently resident at the same address (to include stepbrother and/or stepsister to be half brothers/sisters). sions purposes. a) ● school building.*** ● ● b) where there is uncertainty regarding a child’s ordinary place of residence. where there is uncertainty regarding a child’s together with proof of actual Documentary evidence of ownership or rental agreement may be required permanent residency at the property concerned. The Authority reserves the right to request an affidavit The permanent residency at the property concerned. sibility for the day to day care of the child or the carer named on a residency order. sibility for the day to day care of the child or the carer named on a residency the person receiving Child Benefit is deemed to be Where responsibility for a child is shared evenly, Random Allocation (See Section 9). Random persons reside in separate Where parental responsibility is held by more than one person and those ordinary place of residence will be deemed to be that property at which the child properties, the child’s carer who holds respon resides for the greater part of the week (including weekends) with the primary address will be used for the parent responsible for completing application forms, and whose admis of the remaining place in the relevant year group could be made for a number of Where the offer gible children resident equi-distant from the school the determination of the single offer will be by of the single offer eligible children resident equi-distant from the school the determination
with or (b) being provided authority, ‘looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local *A one of the following conditions must exist: **For the sibling criterion to be applicable
voluntary controlled schools controlled voluntary be made. will no further offers has been reached are required (EHCP) which names the school an Education, Health and Care Plan Children who have to be admitted. determine which Authority will school the received for an oversubscribed From all the applications of admission criteria: a place by using the following priority children are eligible for in the exercise of their social care functions at the time of making accommodation by a local authority an application to the school. but ceased to be so because they children who were looked after, Previously looked after children are a residence order or special guardianship order). were adopted (or became subject to which the place of residence will be deemed to be a residential property at ordinary ***The child’s Oversubscription criteria for Barnsley community and community Barnsley for criteria Oversubscription controlled schools. and voluntary for all community admissions authority Authority is the Barnsley number the admission for the school. Once number admit up to the admission will only Authority The for the child person or persons with parental responsibility receiving applications for admission
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child is
by 30 (this being the by 30 (this being
. . and select ‘Admission Arrangements’
admission number derived from the net capacity, it is derived from the net capacity, admission number sizes. Therefore if the admission number is multiplied by Therefore if the admission number sizes.
Authority in consultation with the School have determined a primary with the School have determined Authority in consultation
however
A decision will be made based on the straight line distance between the centre point the centre between line distance straight on the based will be made decision A www.barnsley.gov.uk/schooladmissions, www.barnsley.gov.uk/schooladmissions, will apply their own priority of admission criteria. If the number of applications is above the admission number for the school the governing body If the number of applications is above If the number of applications is below the admission number for the school any parent If the number of applications is below be eligible for admission; who has applied for the school will ● ● schools admission number lower than the indicated schools admission with the limit on infant class in order to comply in a Year is intended to admit into the Reception is the number of pupils that it The admission number primary or infant school and Year 7 in a secondary school. The admission number is derived from the The admission school. 7 in a secondary Year and primary or infant school Where the capacity of the school. 3 (number of infant year groups i.e. Reception, Year and Year 2) the total is divisible 2) the total is Year and Year year groups i.e. Reception, 3 (number of infant in and net capacity can be found Further details on admission numbers infant class size limit). Section 5. of the child’s ordinary place of residence and the main entrance of the school building. school of the entrance the main and of residence place ordinary child’s of the distance, the School of straight line criteria, that priority of admission third Authority’s For the which uses Ordnance computerised system This is a GIS Software. Section uses Mapinfo Admissions measuring. to ensure precision Survey data or not a It is for the governing body to determine whether Authority. Barnsley school NOT is the governing body of the Academy aided school and The admission authority for each voluntary Oversubscription criteria for voluntary aided schools and Oversubscription criteria applying for a place at a voluntary aided school or academy. This section applies to those parents Admission Number Should the admission number be reached in the middle of the first or second criteria, the Authority will Authority the criteria, or second the first middle of in the be reached number the admission Should a tie breaker. apply Academies. eligible for admission to the school. Each governing body will have different oversubscription oversubscription Each governing body will have different eligible for admission to the school. on the individual school websites (see pages 19-24) and also on Barnsley These can be found criteria. Council website at of the remaining place in the relevant year group could Academies, where the offer For all Schools and be made for a number of eligible children resident equidistant from the school the determination of the be made for a number of eligible children resident equidistant from the Allocation. See Section 9, page 40 for further details. will be by Random single offer policy or access them at www.barnsley.gov.uk/schooladmissions assessment of your chance By using the priority of admission criteria you will be able to make a realistic such a school you should contact the Headteacher of the School and request a copy of the admissions such a school you should contact the Headteacher of the School and request a place at the school if it is oversubscribed. of being offered Distance Criterion: Tie Break - Random Allocation Break - Random Tie Distance Criterion: These criteria are taken from each schools’ admission policy. If you intend to apply for a place at policy. admission These criteria are taken from each schools’
You need to be aware that: You Controlled Schools). responsible for admission (Community and Voluntary Academy is to those used for schools where Barnsley The priority of admission criteria will be different
and and
The relevant Authority is the admission’s authority for all community and voluntary for all community authority is the admission’s Authority The relevant Authorities local of voluntary aided schools in other the governing bodies controlled schools; controlled authorities for their respective schools; are the admission whilst you can apply for a place at a school in another local Authority local for a place at a school in another whilst you can apply on the Barnsley Common Application Form, it will be the relevant Application Form, it will on the Barnsley Common school who determine whether Body of a voluntary aided Authority or the Governing for admission. your child is eligible w w w SCHOOLS LOCATED IN OTHER LOCAL AUTHORITIES AUTHORITIES LOCAL OTHER IN LOCATED SCHOOLS Parents applying for a place at a school in another local Authority need to be aware that: need to be Authority local at a school in another for a place Parents applying Schools Community and Voluntary Controlled to those in Authorities are different for schools in other local The admission policy and arrangements Barnsley. booklet for these schools from Admission to School a copy of the Parents are strongly advised to obtain Authorities can Admissions of Neighbouring Local The contact details for School Admissions. School be found on page 53. Authority. local have a place at a schoolin another will write and let you know if you Authority Barnsley
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request and complete the appropriate supplementary information form from any primary information form from any primary the appropriate supplementary request and complete download from school or you can If you are applying via the Online Admissions System, attach a copy of the form and any Admissions System, attach a copy If you are applying via the Online If you are applying on a paper form, return the supplementary information form directly to the If you are applying on a paper form, mentary information form(s) for each school. mentary information form(s) for each 1) 2)
Supplementary Information Form Information Supplementary local and other in Barnsley aided schools required by voluntary information Additional Authorities faith of a particular their membership from parents about require information aided schools All voluntary common application contained on the which is not or commitment affiliation religious or denomination, form. Supplementary a separate form known as the schools in each Diocese have aided Voluntary in addition to that the school requires for parents to use to provide the information Information Form form. the common application then you must: for a place at a voluntary aided school If you intend to apply are required eg Baptism Certificate additional documents which 3) for. school(s) you have applied to each voluntary aided school on your form. must send a copy You is not an application form for admission to school. The supplementary information form baptismal require copies of other documents, i.e. copy of child’s Some voluntary aided schools may with the school. certificate, etc. - you need to check one voluntary aided school you must complete the relevant If you are applying for more than supple the form is not submitted by the closing date, it may affect Where a supplementary information body of that school to the preference expressed. consideration given by the governing information form does not guarantee a place at the The completion and return of the supplementary school.
The capacity of the sixth form is 150 pupil in each of the two year groups. Further details can be The capacity of the sixth form is 150 pupil in each of the two year obtained from the school (telephone 762114). Penistone Grammar School Authority. school not the Local The admission authority for the sixth form is the Governing Body of the Voluntary aided schools - in another Local Authority aided schools - in another Local Voluntary you must contact the If you are applying for a place at a voluntary aided school in these authorities Sixth Form Oversubscription Criteria Headteacher of the school and request a copy of the schools admission policy and arrangements. Headteacher of the school and request a copy of the schools admission 36
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mation
additional infor complete a Barnsley complete
MUST
closing dates
31 October 2021 for secondary applications 31 October 2021 for secondary 15 January 2022 for primary applications Making An Application For A School Place A School For Application An Making
November 2021 will be treated as on time. you must apply by in support of your application this MUST be uploaded with your online application or placed in a sealed be uploaded with your online application or placed in support of your application this MUST priority of admission criteria in their admission booklet - if you are submitting any priority of admission criteria in their the application can be used for applying for a school place at Barnsley Schools and/or schools in other place at Barnsley Schools and/or schools be used for applying for a school the application can Local Authorities. names of three different a school place you should enter the of receive an offer to ensure that you Authorities check their voluntary controlled schools in other local if you are applying to community and/or if you are applying for a voluntary aided school in Barnsley or another local Authortiy you must also school in Barnsley or another local if you are applying for a voluntary aided that school). order - the school you most want your child to attend should be put the names of the schools in rank school ranked second and your third preference school ranked third. ranked first, your second preference current primary school if you are applying for secondary school or to as your first preference, your childs Authority. Local if either of these is a school in another Team Admissions the if you are using the paper common application form, hand in the form to the primary school you have put if you are using the paper common check you have completed all sections on the online system or on the common application form check you have completed all sections Please note that secondary applications for Barnsley schools received upto and including 30th Please note that secondary applications for Barnsley schools received You will be notified on 1 March 2022 for secondary schools and 19 April 2022 for primary schools at will be notified on 1 March 2022 for secondary schools and 19 You of a school place. which school we are going to make you a single offer
Obtain another common application form from any primary school or School Admissions. Complete and Admissions. Complete and Obtain another common application form from any primary school or School If you change your mind before the published If you have submitted your online application, please contact school admissions if you wish to amend your If you have submitted your online application, please contact school admissions hand in the amended paper form to the primary school you have put as your first preference, your childs hand in the amended paper form to the primary school you have put as current primary school or to School Admissions if this is a school in another Local Authority. Get back Authority. Admissions if this is a school in another Local current primary school or to School preferences.
your original common application form and destroy it (along with the original receipt for primary applications). your original common application form and destroy it (along with the original
w Team. Admissions envelope and submitted to the
If you are a resident in Barnsley and you wish to apply for a school place you to apply for a school and you wish a resident in Barnsley If you are
application. You can apply online at www.barnsley.gov.uk/schooladmissions or on the common application form or on the common apply online at www.barnsley.gov.uk/schooladmissions can You application. w Key points on applying for admission to school: Key points on applying w w which is available from School Admissions. from School which is available Each voluntary aided school you apply for will need a completed submit this directly to the school. Supplementary Information Form. complete the supplementary information form and attach your documents with your online application or information form and attach your documents with your online application complete the supplementary
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schools (do not put the same school twice - doing so will not increase your chance of obtaining a place at so will not increase your chance not put the same school twice - doing schools (do w w 2. w have made ◆ What to do if you change your mind about the preferences you What to do if you change your mind about
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1.
s date closing
Contact School Admissions and request they issue you with another common application Admissions and request they issue you with another Contact School not the school. If you Admissions and it to the School Complete your new form and return a stamped self addressed envelope with the new require a new receipt you must send common application form to School Admissions common application form to School this form will be dealt with as a late application which may As the closing date has now passed, the school still has vacancies, and you will be offered a place, or the school still has vacancies, and you will be offered and you can appeal. the school is full and your childs name will be added to the waiting list If you change your mind after the offer day If you change your mind after the 1 form. 2 3 published the published after your mind change If you Where it is established that the place was obtained on the basis of fraudulent or intentionally Where it is established that the place was obtained on the basis of fraudulent misleading information and the child continues to attend the school, the sibling criterion will misleading information and the child continues to attend the school, the same school on behalf cease to apply on the event of the parent making an application to the of a younger child in the family. information the place may be withdrawn depending on the length of time that the child has information the place may be withdrawn depending on the length of time has been withdrawn the application will be been at the school. Where a place or an offer where the child is not re-admitted to the school. re-considered and an independent appeal offered Where a child starts attending the school on the basis of fraudulent or intentionally misleading Where a child starts attending the school on the basis of fraudulent or which school you would like your child to attend. In these circumstances you are strongly advised to which school you would like your child Admissions for advice regarding an alternative school. contact School Admissions, who will process will have to submit another application form, and return it to School You the request and inform you of the outcome:- ➤ ➤ regarding of a school place you may wish to change your mind Following the receipt of the single offer
made on the basis of a fraudulent or intentionally misleading application which effectively denied a which effectively made on the basis of a fraudulent or intentionally misleading application place to a child with a stronger claim. Fraudulent Applications was of a school place to a parent it will be withdrawn if the offer Authority has made an offer Once the ◆ a By submitting given time. at any parent per application one only process will Authority The original application. to disregard the Authority the a parent is notifying form second application applications For primary Authority will form, the application and send in another the closing date your mind after If you change which will be treated application form, second common named on the with the preferences only deal as a ‘late application’ For secondary applications 2021, in another form, before 30 November mind after the closing date but send If you change your form as if they on the second common application deal with the preferences named Authority will the time. were received on Authority will after 30 November 2021, the mind and send in another application If you change your as a ‘late form, which will be treated preferences named on this late application only deal with the application’ your mind about the preferences you have made, the procedure is If you wish to proceed and change Admissions before doing so. strongly advised to contact School you are however, given below,
◆ impact on the allocation of a school place for your child. (see page 40) impact on the allocation of
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for schools
application form your details
This means that all admission authorities This means that all
Is your child eligible for admission to the school? Is your child eligible At which school will an offer of a place be made?
application, a place will be allocated for your child at the nearest school or academy in application, a place will be allocated for your child at the nearest school
For each of the three schools on the application School Admissions will know whether your For each of the three schools on the application School child is eligible for admission to each school. If your child is eligible for admission there is a child is eligible for admission to each school. If your child is eligible for your Barnsley. The single offer of a school place will be for the highest ranked school named on your application The single offer for which your child has a potential offer. for any of the three preferences stated on Admissions cannot make a single offer Where School If you have named a school in another Local Authority on the Local If you have named a school in another will be sent to the Admissions Team in the relevant Authority. in the relevant Team Admissions will be sent to the body of a voluntary aided Authority and, where relevant, the governing It will be for the relevant is eligible for admission and therefore whether a school to determine whether your child of a school place could be made. potential offer Authority of the outcomes of the relevant authority will inform Barnsley Admissions Officer The of all the applications made by Barnsley residents for their schools. If the number of applications is above the admission number then the oversubscription If the number of applications is above applied (see Section 7 for details of the oversubscription priority of admission criteria will be criteria). aided schools/trust school/Academies is above If the number of applications for voluntary and supplementary information forms will be sent the admission number then all applications to the Governing Body of the school. authority for the school so it will put the applications in The Governing Body is the admissions to the oversubscription criteria and the supplementary order of priority of admission according application form. information form stapled to the common names of children with Admissions a list of all the The Governing Body will send to School order of eligibility for admission. applications for the school - in priority If the number of applications is below the admission number the child is automatically eligible is below the admission If the number of applications Academy. aided school, trust school or school, even if this is a voluntary for admission to the Admission Numbers for Barnsley Schools). (See section 5 for details of potential offer. child’s ordinary place of residence* and the main entrance to the school building. (*See Section 7) child’s Admissions Section April 2022 (primary schools) the On 1 March 2022 (secondary schools) and 19 of a school place. will send a letter or email to all parents making the single offer A determination of the nearest school is the distance measured by a straight line between your A What Happens After The Closing Date Closing The After Happens What ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ STAGE 1 STAGE 2 Procedure for Determining the Single offer of a School offer the Single Determining for Procedure Place All preferences for individual schools are treated equally. individual schools are treated equally. All preferences for for admission to whether the child is eligible application form have to determine named on the common to the procedure: There are two stages together. are processed and paper applications closing date, all online After the their school(s).
dren resident equi-distant from the school, the determination of the single offer will be by of the single offer from the school, the determination dren resident equi-distant f you accept the offer of a school place you do not have to do anything and your child will of a school place you do not have to do anything and your child will f you accept the offer Admissions of a school place you must write and tell School f you do not accept the offer f you wish to take up any of the alternative options to a full-time place (see page 14) you f you wish to take up any of the alternative should contact the school to inform them. should contact the school to inform the school. automatically be allocated a place at within 20 working days. You must also confirm the arrangments you have made for your childrens You within 20 working days. education. the common application form, your child will be allocated a place at the nearest school or academy the common application form, your child will be allocated a place at the If the application was late but your child is eligible for admission to one or more schools you will If the application was late but your child is eligible for admission to one of a school place at the highest ranked school for which your child is eligible receive a single offer for admission. any of the three schools on If the application was late and your child is not eligible for admission to if you do not accept the offer of a school place the School Admissions WILL NOT automatically automatically NOT Admissions WILL of a school place the School if you do not accept the offer may have to complete a new application. Contact School You another school. for make you an offer I I The offer will be for a full-time place from the September following your child’s fourth birthday. a full-time place from the September following your child’s will be for The offer I received by the closing date. However, for secondary applications only the Authority will accept for secondary applications only the cations received by the closing date. However, ◆ ◆ For Primary Schools ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ For Primary and Secondary Schools
in Barnsley with places available. 2021 and 29 February 2022 and On 1 March 2022, secondary applications received between 1 December April 2022 inclusive will be April 2022, primary applications received between 16 January 2022 and 18 on 19 date of the application was received. processed in accordance with the admissions criteria, regardless of the day. will be made as soon as possible after the relevant offer These late offers and August 2022 for secondary schools, Applications received from 1 March 2022 up to and including 31 for primary schools will be processed in date order August 2022 April 2022 up to and including 31 from 19 of receipt.
Admissions for further advice. Late applications
the offer when you receive What to do Twins and Triplets Triplets and Twins Allocation Random eligible chil could be made for a number of in the relevant year group of the remaining place Where the offer Random Allocation (also known as lottery). Allocation Random use at the time, currently Admissions module in via Allocation will be computer generated The Random Synergy. Where a family of twins, triplets, or multiple siblings resident at the same address request admission and admission request address same at the resident siblings or multiple triplets, of twins, a family Where place. the will be offered decide which sibling to the family to it will be left one place available, there is only applications up to the later date of 30 November 2021 as being on time. dates will be dealt with after all All late applications received from parents after the published closing appli
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the ments for their
and Independent Appeals Independent and
will establish a waiting list for all schools in Barnsley where the number of the number in Barnsley where list for all schools a waiting will establish school(s) should do so irrespective of having their child’s name placed on the waiting list; school(s) should do so irrespective of having their child’s given to a child’s for those parents who proceed to an independent appeal, no weight is position on the waiting list; following the offer day should an application be received for a school where the pupil has a should an application be received for a school where the pupil has day following the offer as determined by the oversubscription criteria, they higher priority for a place at the school, with a lower priority; will be placed on the list above those a place at a preferred decision not to offer Authority’s parents who intend to appeal against the a vacancy arises in Year 7 or the Reception year, only when the number of offers to a the number of offers only when the Reception year, 7 or Year a vacancy arises in number; particular school falls below the admission If you have applied for a school(s) in another local Authority the arrange If you have applied for a school(s) in another local These arrangements may be different Admission to School booklets. waiting lists are in their in Team Admissions to those in Barnsley and therefore you may wish to contact the Authoritites can be found on page 53. Waiting Lists Lists Waiting cations for those schools has exceeded the available places in Year 7 or the Reception year 7 or the Reception Year places in schools has exceeded the available cations for those ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
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list for a lower ranked school than the school at which they have been offered a place. the school at which they have been offered the waiting list for a lower ranked school than 2021. day and will be maintained to 31 December the offer The waiting list will be established on determined in accordance with the relevant oversubscription The waiting lists for schools will be 7). priority of admission criteria (see section Important points about waiting lists: appli group. made an offer for a school where they have not been be put on the waiting list child will automatically A has been made. the school at which an offer that school is ranked higher than of a place and where the waiting list. year group will be filled from 7 or the Reception Year arises in Any vacancy which be placed on the waiting list name will not automatically be aware that their child’s All parents need to of a offer for which they have received a single it is ranked lower than the school for a school where place. name be placed on Admissions (see page 47) to request that their child’s Parents must contact School relevant Local Authority for further information and advice. Contact details for Neighbouring relevant Local If you child has not been offered a place at a school for which you have expressed a preference you If you child has not been offered Admission to School Appeals for have the right of an independent appeal. School Admissions Waiting Lists for Oversubscribed Schools Oversubscribed Lists for Waiting for primary schools, April 2022 19 schools and 2022 for secondary day of 1 March On the offer
the number of applications exceeded the admission number for the school; the number of applications exceeded a place at another school under the co-ordinated scheme. you were offered Primary schools only - the number of applications exceeded the admission number for the school and, where to admit your child would be incompatible with the duty to meet the infant class size limit.
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applied and your application was refused, because to admit your The oversubscription criteria were school be one of the following:- Reason 1 for this school was higher than the number of places available The number of applications received and for Year year group. For primary schools this is the Reception (admission number) in the relevant 7. Year group is secondary schools the relevant year use of education or the efficient the provision of effective child above that number would prejudice resources. Reason 2 a place at a higher ranking school a place at this school because you were offered were not offered You co-ordinated scheme for admission to school. Authority’s in accordance with the Reason 3 Authority has a duty to ensure that no infant class in a primary or infant school exceeds 30 pupils. The of places available in the The number of applications for the school was higher than the number your child would have The oversubscription criteria were applied and to have admitted Year. Reception resulted in the class(es) being greater than 30. The reasons for not offering a place at the school(s) for which you have expressed a preference will a place at the school(s) for which you have expressed a preference The reasons for not offering Explaining the reasons for not offering you a place at the for not offering Explaining the reasons hears the appeal? Authority Which Notice of Appeal of Notice at which you have not been offered a place, is considered by an Independent Appeal Panel. Independent considered by an a place, is offered you have not been at which by: Admissions School be obtained from School can to appeal for a Barnsley The form telephone: email: internet: into a school your case for admission order to request that be completed in form which must This is the request a notice of Authority and need to contact that you Authority, in another appeal for a school To appeal (contact details for Neighbouring Local Authorities are on page 55). The completed appeal form are on page 55). Authorities for Neighbouring Local appeal (contact details for your appeal to be heard and Authority who will make arrangements should then be returned to that notify you of these arrangements.
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In
Notice of Appeal Notice of Independent Appeal
No offer of a place in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 Year 1 or Year Reception, of a place in No offer
infant class size appeal for a class which is at the 30 limit for a class which is at the 30 infant class size appeal but the year group is on or above for a class which is under the 30 limit two stage appeal the admission number. circumstances of the case; or a place if the admission arrangements has been properly that the child would have been offered implemented. Reasonable Decision that the decision was not one which a reasonable admission authority would make in the that the decision was not one which a reasonable admission authority ● ● (b) (a) Appeal confirmed that in considering this ground for an appeal the panel cannot conduct The Court of (a) circumstances. One of those circumstances is that the pupil was allowed admission by an independen circumstances. One of those circumstances appeal panel. that one of the following An independent appeal panel can only allow an appeal if they are satisfied namely: conditions apply, regard to fresh evidence. a rehearing of the original application for admission, although it can have original admission authority. other words, the panel cannot substitute its finding for that of the which a reasonable admission It can only ask itself whether the decision to refuse admission was one authority would now make in the circumstances of the case. sion is conducted by a single qualified teacher. session is conducted by a single qualified be allowed to have more than 30 children in certain very specific An infant class with one teacher will infant class shall exceed 30 children while an ordinary teaching Parents need to be aware that no
parents the Borough Secretary will inform parents of the date of the appeal In the letter informing Appeal of Independent Types group: independent appeal for an infant year aware that there are two types of Parents need to be one for than the lower ranked a school place at for a to appeal intend if you point Important offer an received you have which still be there could an appeal because you decide to make before Admissions School Check with places available at that school. This means you could be offered a place at the school and therefore a place at the offered you could be This means at that school. places available appeal. have to make an would not number on size appeal or 2 stage process. If the is intended to be an infant class whether the appeal it might be necessary to change the type of appeal. roll in the infant class has changed weeks prior to the date of the appeal. This letter will be sent to parents two Appeal Infant Class Size
It is then for the admission authority to explain the admission It is then for the admission authority
particular case which is so compelling that the decision not to admit particular case which is so compelling
the admission authority’s initial decision. But at the same time, the panel the admission authority’s who is the subject of the appeal. fresh material may be allowed from the parent in order to assist in identifying the original error. fresh material may be allowed from the parent in order to assist in identifying the information available to the Authority at the time the decision was made; the information available to the Authority needed in order to make a reasonable decision; the information the That the original decision should stand unless such additional material is persuasive and, taken That the original decision should stand parent’s preference parent’s admission arrangements the particular child and family circumstances of children competing for places interests of other with the rest of the information available, and any other relevant circumstances, renders the with the rest of the information available, circumstances would include, for example, the fact that such original decision irrational. Relevant material could have been made available to the admission authority at the time it made the material could have been made available the available places have already been allocated. original decision, or the fact that all The parents need to make a ‘ the child is shown to be perverse’. authority to show that it was objectively fair not to admit the It will be necessary for the admission appeal panel must be careful not to give the impression that it is merely The child in question. ‘rubber stamping’ arrangements, and if necessary explain the particular problems relating to the school in question. arrangements, and if necessary explain Perverse - acting against all the weight of evidence. chairperson must make it clear to the parents that their appeal can only succeed if the panel chairperson must make it clear to the arrangements to refuse to admit the concludes that ‘it was perverse in the light of the admission particular child’ Admission Arrangements a would have been offered The appeal should only be upheld in cases where it is clear that the child place if the admission arrangements had been properly implemented. Appeal: Guidance from the Court of
● ● ● ● ● ● ● The court said that those circumstances might include fresh evidence as well as the fact that all of the fact that as the as well evidence fresh might include circumstances that those court said The available places have already been allocated. At the same time, the court said that any such new that any court said the same time, At the been allocated. already have places available mation would need to be persuasive and confirmed the strictness of the test under this ground. of the test under the strictness and confirmed need to be persuasive information would The panel can only uphold the appeal if, having looked at all the relevant information, it considers that it considers relevant information, looked at all the the appeal if, having can only uphold The panel was unreasonable. admission application down the original authority to turn by the admission the decision admission authority no reasonable - a decision which means irrational in this sense Unreasonable fail. such a decision, the appeal must its duties, would make. Unless it is properly aware of decision. Authority’s appeal is to review the The purpose of the the case, for example: Circumstances of
b) implemented the following points apply: have not been properly In considering an appeal under the ground that the admission arrangements
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Notice of Appeal Notice of
Independent Appeal
or Years 7 - 11 in a Secondary School in a Secondary 7 - 11 Years or
at which the panel exercises its discretion, balancing between the degree at which the panel exercises its discretion, No offer of a place in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 Year 1 or Year a place in Reception, of No offer
dice” would arise were the child to be admitted. dice” would arise were the child to Independent appeals are heard in private; Authority; Appeals Panel is binding on both parents and the the decision of the panel; the parent can be accompanied by a friend or be represented by them; appeals must be in writing stating the grounds on which the appeal is made; appeals must be in writing stating the grounds on which the appeal is make their case to the every parent has the right to attend the independent appeal in order to parents will receive written notification of the Appeals Panel decision. parents will receive written notification of the this type of appeal are: The two stages in published or the school’s Authority’s the First: a factual stage: at which the panel considers whether in the first stage that there would be prejudice then the panel will If the appeal panel is not satisfied the appeal continues to the if they determine that a further admission would cause prejudice However, admission arrangements were correctly applied in the individual’s case, and decides whether applied in the individual’s admission arrangements were correctly “preju allow the appeal. second stage. Second: a balancing stage: factors, before arriving at a decision. of prejudice and the weight of the parental (d) (e) by the Council Governance Unit or Diocese and follow All independent appeals are organised (c) procedures which are set out in legislation and the Code of Practice. procedures which are set out in legislation The important requirements of any independent appeal are: (a) (b)
APPEALS PROCEDURE However, even if the admission arrangements had been properly implemented the child may child the implemented properly been had arrangements the admission even if However, still not have been offered a place. a been offered not have still Appeal Stage Two “Procedure for admission Should you proceed to appeal, you will be sent a separate booklet entitled (f) to school appeals - information for parents”.
and therefore parents do not have the right of another appeal. and therefore parents do not have for the same school in the same academic year. Unless there have been significant changes in the Unless there have year. for the same school in the same academic to reconsider its decision Authority is not required school, the circumstances of the parent(s) or the held and the case dealt with in the absence of the parent using only the written documentation dealt with in the absence of the parent held and the case submitted. again appeal occasionally consider applying who are not successful at the In some cases, parents If a parent does not attend the appeal or is not represented by another person the hearing will be by another person the hearing attend the appeal or is not represented If a parent does not reasons for refusing the admission. reasons for refusing 7 days prior to the appeal. to submit their written documentation Parents are requested established by the Authority. by the established of the appeal time and place notice of the date, 14 days written be given at least Parents will summarising the documentation to the appeal written least 7 days prior will receive at hearing and Any member of the Authority may attend as an observer any hearing by an Appeals Panel hearing by an as an observer any may attend Authority of the Any member 4 3 2 General information on appeals on information General 1
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Tel: Barnsley 773502 Tel: Tel: Barnsley 773506 Tel:
Tel: Barnsley 773675 Tel:
Tel: Barnsley 773451 Tel: Barnsley 773147 Tel: Tel: Barnsley 773621 Tel: 773689 Barnsley Tel:
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Help and Advice and Help
Council Governance Unit Hall Barnsley Town S70 2TA - Council Governance Officer William Ward Peter Mirfin - Council Governance Officer Barnsley 773420 Tel: Elizabeth Barnard - Council Governance Officer Email:
Independent Appeal Independent Appeal Process Email: Admissions Officer Assistant - Nicola Gibson Admissions Officer Assistant - Rachael Sykes Barnsley 773588 Tel: Admissions Officer Assistant Sally Swift - Access Support Officer Sarah Winter - Admissions Officer Lucy Matanga - Senior Access Manager Admissions and Beverley Sadler - School Or visit our website: www.barnsley.gov.uk/schooladmissions Admissions School Section, People Directorate PO BOX 634 Barnsley S70 9GG Barnsley 774658 Tel: Admissions Officer Assistant - Samantha Oldfield Admission Process - The School Admissions Section Admissions School The - Process Admission
from all
and Voluntary Services. and Voluntary
College and Dearne Valley College to Valley College and Dearne provision. The service includes provision.
ebsite: www.lgo.org.uk
specialist provision and support for pupils with challenging behaviour including support and advice for behaviour including support and support for pupils with challenging specialist provision Learning Centres across the borough. The primary PRU is based at Springwell Special Academy. Special at Springwell PRU is based The primary the borough. Centres across Learning excluded from who have been, of being, or who are in danger provide for pupils These PRUs young people develops and prepares of programmes that the delivery school. It includes mainstream links with many alternative The PRUs have close or training post sixteen. for education, employment Barnsley and also works in partnership with education providers alternative packages and appropriate provide bespoke education and Mental of services including the Child in partnership with a wide range their families. It works Team Offending Youth The Police, Yorkshire South Health Services, representation Access Panel which has PRUs is via the borough Fair Admission to the guidance to schools regarding exclusions. advice and offers The Behaviour Support Service schools. Academy. at Springwell Special The service is based Fax: 779244 01226 291133 Tel: Email: [email protected] Elective Home Education the parents decision to provide education for their children at home Any child/ young person where it is links for The Council provides written information and website instead of sending them to school. education parents. Further details regarding this process help prospective and existing electively home website can be The Council or Assessor on 01226 291133 EHE and support may be accessed via the viewed at http://www.barnsley.gov.uk/pid1 Complaints and policy Complaints about the admission process the school admission process and policy contact the Local If you wish to make a complaint about 4771, Coventry CV4 0EH. Government Ombudsman, PO Box 0300 061 0614 OR 0845 602 1983 W Tel: Other Useful Educational Contacts and Information and Contacts Educational Useful Other Support Service Behaviour Advanced in the Which are located Units (PRU). of Pupil Referral provides a number This service
process and policy contact the Academy admission about the If you wish to make a complaint Earlsdon Park, Agency, Academies Central Unit, Education Funding Appeal Complaints, Admission Butts Road, Coventry CV1 3BH. Email: [email protected]
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dance at school and is also responsible for the children missing Education and children missing responsible for the school and is also dance at
dren. The services work in partnership with schools to ensure they are effectively led, managed The services work in partnership with schools to ensure they are effectively dren.
roles in in childcare FIS provide information on the different For anyone thinking about a career Elective Home Education arrangements. Elective Home 01226 773500 Tel: Service Families Information for the whole confidential information and advice Service (FIS) provides free and Families Information childcare for eligible find childcare, information on FREE and professionals use FIS to Families family. careers in fun things to do, parenting support, childcare for all 3 and 4 year olds, two year olds, funded for parents and carers of disabled children - in fact, any childcare advice, information and advice family life. service which will help families in their also provide and Schools to families and professionals. We Nurseries, Childcare Centres, Preschools and Holiday Schemes. FIS supports families in understanding the information on Out of School Clubs provide information on support with childcare costs types of childcare available to families and different 4 year olds. including funded childcare for 2, 3 and the training available including information on How to become a childcare, qualifications needed and via pathway to OFSTED registration. Childminder and the training available on how to set Credits, advice Tax Credits and applying for Tax on FIS support families with information advice on Benefits. and signpost to specialist services who offer up a simple budget, Universal Credit The role provides information on Short breaks have a disability. advice to families with children who Education health and care plans, personalised budgets, funding, things to do, specialist services, and much more. registering on the Child Disability Register 0800 0345 340 Email: [email protected] Tel: registered childcare settings including Childminders, Day FIS provide information on all OFSTED whose role is to provide information and and Involvement Officer In Barnsley we have an Information
Nursery Education Admissions Section contact the School If you require information about nursery education in Barnsley, venting regular atten preventing regular Learning & Achievement Services Achievement Services have key responsibility for improving the standards achieved by Learning & all chil including their academic and and governed and to secure the best education for all children personal development. and teaching assistants. and school workforce development in relation to governors, NQT’s 773500 Fax: 01226 773599 01226 Tel: Advice to Parents” booklet. Education - Information and Years and request a copy of the “Early 773670 Fax: 01226 773682 01226 Tel: Email: [email protected] Achievement Services include teams of primary and secondary school evaluation officers Learning & schools in raising attainment and ensuring that pupils operate in a safe and supportive environment. It environment. supportive safe and in a operate that pupils ensuring and attainment in raising schools and Performance Child Employment to pupil attendance; duty in regard the Councils statutory discharges may be problems that are experiencing and parents who helps children The service Licenses. Service Welfare Education supports so doing and in education access people and young children that to ensure service works The
motes healthy
Access Authority the their dress code. Please note that individual schools for details of Parents should contact of Aid Scheme milk and remission of charges. with free school meals, free school This section deals 01226 787787 Tel: School Dress Code school uniform. assistance towards offer is no longer able to Schools Catering Service School Meals - Where the caterer on site is BMBC food is available at mid-day catering for all tastes. Special medical wide range of hot and cold A or hospital all that is required is a medical letter from your G.P. for, or therapeutic diets can be catered School Food Plan Legislation, All our menu plans are nutritionally analysed and meet the dietitian. The service pro Award. Association Food for Life Catering Mark as well as the Soil meals, is a Universal infant free school lifestyle. UIFSM’s eating laying the foundation for a healthier meals to all pupils in free school from 1 September 2014) offering government initiative (effective are FREE for those students/pupils entitled to receive FREE reception , years 1 and 2. Mid-day meals for a 2 course meal (primary of the current tariff The school will inform parents/guardians meals. and morning break breakfast card (secondary schools). Some schools offer schools) or menu tariff an additional charge. In secondary schools drinks are available to food and drink which may include purchase at break and lunch periods. 01226 773168 or Fax: 01226 774599 Tel: Email: [email protected] School This is school places to meet demand. This section is responsible for ensuring that there are sufficient and liaising with the Planning done by monitoring admissions, producing projected numbers on roll This section also manages the reorganisation of schools. Department. in its Act 1996 has a statutory responsibility to ensure that schools under the Education Authority, The character and equipment to provide education suitable for the different in number, area are sufficient ages, aptitude and special educational needs of pupils of school age. 773506 01226 Tel: Email: [email protected] School Transport and school for mainstream The school transport section co-ordinates transport services between home and special needs pupils in line with Council Policy. 773584 01226 Tel: Email: [email protected] Examinations Public examinations. for public pupils of entering their policy of for details individually schools contact Please
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advice and Service) is an information, ( formerly known as Parent Partnership Barnsley SENDIASS Service) Information, Advice Support Education Needs Disability SENDIASS (Special Special Educational Needs Educational Special school and from school met within needs have their needs educational special who have children Most resources. However, a very small number of children have greater needs and undergo Education, undergo and needs have greater children of small number a very However, resources. needs or Education, special educational a statement of and have Care Needs assessment Health and Team. EHC dealt with by the This is Care Plan. Health and 01226 773966 Tel: Email: [email protected] to special young people (0-25 years) in relation parents, carers and children and support service for and disabilities. educational needs Special Educational Needs Disability Code of Practice (January SENDIASS as set out in the new a confidential and impartial service. (see also page 16) 2015) is free and offers Tel: 787234 Email:[email protected]
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email: 01709 823777 Tel: 306052 01924 Tel: Fax: 01709 371444 email: 2735790 / 2735766 0114 Tel: 2734155 Fax: 0114 Fax: 01924 305611 email: Tel: 01302 737204/737234 Tel: Fax: 01302 737342 email: Tel: 01484 225007 Tel: email:
Contacts Diocesan and Authorities Neighbouring Neighbouring Local Authorities Local Neighbouring Wakefield Kirklees Sheffield Rotherham HD1 1BY First Floor Main Street PO Box 700 Burton Street Wing C Council Wakefield One Wakefield Riverside House Pupil Admissions Floor 5 North Wing Moorfoot Schools Admissions Children and Young Peoples Services Peoples Young Children and Byram Street Huddersfield School Admissions Team Rotherham S60 1AE Sheffield S1 4PL Wakefield WF1 2EB Doncaster Council Pupil Admissions Kirkgate Buildings Doncaster Floor 3 Civic Office Waterdale Admissions, Attendance and Pupil Welfare Service and Pupil Welfare Attendance Admissions, Doncaster DN1 3BU
Diocese of Hallam Diocese Sacred Heart Catholic Primary Angels All St Michael and Catholic Primary St Helen’s Catholic Primary St Helen’s Holy Rood Catholic Primary Holy Rood
Diocese of Leeds Diocese
Primary Royston Saint John Baptist Royston Saint Primary St Mary’s and CE (3 - 16) Catholic Trinity Holy Primary Penistone St John The Baptist Penistone St John The Baptist St. John Dodworth Primary Academy
Diocese of Sheffield Diocese The Ellis Primary, Hemingfield Tankersley St. Peter’s Primary Tankersley Elsecar Holy Trinity Primary Trinity Elsecar Holy Diocese of Hallam Schools Department Diocese of Hallam Pastoral Centre St Charles Street Attercliffe SHEFFIELD S9 3WU 2566440 0114 Tel: The Diocese of Leeds Church House 1 South Parade WF1 1LP WAKEFIELD Fax: 0114 2562673 Fax: 0114 Diocese of Sheffield Church House Street 95 - 99 Effingham ROTHERHAM S65 1BL 309100 01709 Tel: E-mail: [email protected] www.sheffield.anglican.org Website: 2618034 0113 Tel: 2618044 Fax: 0113 E-mail: [email protected] www.hallam-diocese.com Website: E-mail: [email protected] www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk Website: Diocesan Addresses Diocesan in Each Diocese and Academies Aided Schools Voluntary
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