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Click here to enter text. 2022 Apply by 31 October 2021 REMEMBER The information in this booklet was correct at the time of compilation in August 2021 but there may be changes to details either before or during the academic year 2022/23. Please check our website www.coventry.gov.uk/schooladmissions where any changes will be published. Apply online at: www.coventry.gov.uk/schooladmissions If you need this information in another format or language please contact: Telephone: 024 7697 5491 Email: [email protected] 1 Introduction Deciding which secondary school to choose is one of the most important decisions parents, carers and young people have to make. We want to make sure that your child’s move from primary to secondary school is as smooth as possible. It is important that you have all the information available so that you and your child can make an informed decision about the school you would prefer them to attend. We aim to make sure that you have the best chance of securing a place at the school of your choice. For admissions in September 2021, we were only able to offer 75.9% of children their first preference. Due to the high number of applicants, many schools received more applications than there are places available. This meant that parents who applied late were often unsuccessful in getting a place at one of their preferred schools. It is therefore very important that you apply by the closing date and use the information in this booklet and advice from Admissions staff to ensure you have the best chance of getting a place at your preferred school. For entry in 2022 we are expecting a higher number of applicants and although some schools have expanded to help to meet demand, we are aware that there will be a lot of competition for places again this year. School places are offered on the basis of the priorities in each school admissions policy. Please look at the details of the policies for each school that you are interested in, so that you can see whether your application would have a high priority or not. It is important to make realistic applications because where you are not successful with any of your choices, we will have to offer you a place at the nearest school with places available, which may be some distance from your home. To apply for a school place please apply online by 31 October 2021. My staff will do everything they can to help provide the very best education for your child in Coventry. Kirston Nelson Director of Education and Skills Where can I get more help? If you feel you need more support and guidance than you find in this document then at any time during the process, you can: • Contact staff by emailing [email protected] • Or contact your local primary school 2 Other language versions 3 Contents Introduction/Other languages 2/3 Online Admissions Process 5 Section 1: General information 7 - Application process - Special educational needs - Addresses - Late applications - Frequently asked questions about starting secondary school Section 2: Coventry Schools 23 - Information on Coventry secondary schools - Open evening information - Maps – location of Coventry Secondary Schools - Applying from outside Coventry - School details and admissions criteria Section 3: How offers of places are made 77 - Information about the allocation process and waiting lists Section 4: Transport to school and free school meals 80 Section 5: What the law says about parental responsibility, 86 parental preference, crown servants and rights to appeal Section 6: Moving schools at other times 90 - In year transfers - How to apply - Fair Access Protocol - Applications for places outside the normal age group - Applying for University Technical Colleges Section 7: Jargon Buster 95 4 Why should I apply online? • You will receive notification of the result of your application by email or you can check your account for details on 1 March 2022 – before the letter arrives • There is no risk that your application will be lost in the post • You will receive an email confirmation that your application has been received • It is quick and easy to use • You can apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week • It is safe and secure • You can change your application up to the closing date (** see below) Online admission process Last year 87.2% of parents submitted online applications requesting a secondary school place for September 2021. The online facility for secondary school admissions for September 2022 will be available from 1 September 2021 until 31 October 2021 and is a quick and simple way to make your application. It will also enable you to know the result on 1 March 2022 rather than waiting for a letter that will be sent out with the results for all other applicants. Some primary schools will make their computers available at certain times for parents to complete and submit an online application form. You should check with your child’s school to find out whether they provide this service. Alternatively, check with your local library for support in completing your online application. To find your nearest library please visit www.coventry.gov.uk/communitylibraries. You need to join the library before you can use a computer, it’s free for everyone www.coventry.gov.uk/info/126/libraries/3213/join_find_use Why not join up the whole family so you are ready for school? You can apply straight from the school admissions page of the Coventry City Council website at www.coventry.gov.uk/schooladmissions **If you decide you want to change the schools or any information you can do this online up to the closing date, 31 October 2021. Please remember to resubmit your application after reviewing or making any changes to your application. You will receive an email on 1 March 2022 informing you which school has been allocated for your child. You can also log into your account and you will be able to see which school your child has been allocated to online. If you are unable to complete an application online for any reason, you can contact your child’s Primary school for a paper application and return this to the Primary school so they can send the application to the Admissions Team. Please ensure this is done before the deadline of 31 October 2021. 5 REMEMBER • For all online applications you will need a valid email address • Please remember to resubmit your application after reviewing or making any changes • Note your password down and keep it safe so you can access your account to check the result on 1 March 2022 • Passwords are case sensitive • Paper applications can be completed and handed back to your child’s primary school by the closing date 6 Section 1 General information 7 School Admissions Flowchart September 2022 31 October 2021 Closing date for applications to be made. 1 March 2022 Online applicants will receive an email on 1 March Result letters to be received by 3 March. OFFER REFUSAL SUMMER TERM 2022 Children are placed on the waiting list Further contact received from the until 31 December 2022. Requests for school concerning induction. appeals are taken. 7 July 2022 Induction day at the child’s allocated school. April 2022 2nd round of allocation of places and further requests for appeals. Late applications that missed the 31 October 2021 deadline or any changes made to a submitted application will now be considered. OFFER REFUSAL MAY-JULY 2022 Appeals for admissions will be heard. DECEMBER 2022 Parents will need to complete a transfer form at the child’s current school if they wish to remain 8 on the waiting list. The Government requires every Local Authority to draw up a scheme for admissions to mainstream secondary schools. Our scheme covers every school in the Coventry area, except independent schools. The regulations also require Local Authorities to exchange information with their neighbouring authorities. The main aim of the scheme is to ensure that your child receives the best possible single offer of a place at a secondary school based on your preferences. How does the admissions process work? If you would like your child to go to any maintained secondary school or Academy you will need to apply online via the Coventry City Council website: www.coventry.gov.uk/schooladmissions/applyonline *Please be advised that the 2022 cohort is a high birth year. • Parents will be able to apply for up to three schools. We strongly recommend that in your application, you list the three schools that you would like your child to attend. The school you name first should be the one you would most like your child to attend. There is no advantage in listing fewer than three schools or including the same school more than once • You must include your catchment area school if you want to apply/be considered for a place at that school even if you make this your third choice • If any of the schools you have listed receive more applications than there are places available, your application is assessed against that school’s published admissions criteria • We will offer you a place at the school you ranked highest if your application meets the admission criteria for more than one school • An offer will be sent to you on 1 March 2022. If there is not a place available for you at any of the schools, you have requested we will allocate you a place at the nearest school with places available to your home address Admission criteria For all children, the authority will try to offer a place at the school listed first.