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Information for Parents – 2015 Primary Information for Parents – 2015

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1 Message from the Commissioner for Education and Wellbeing

Welcome to Staffordshire’s Information for Parents Booklet A good education is one of the best investments we can ever make in life. In terms of laying down the foundations for a happy, healthy and prosperous future, there is little that beats it. Parents and cares tell us how important it is to have access to the best schools and a good education for their children. Employers tell us how important the development of the right skills and attitudes are. For our children and young people, their experience of school is critically important to them and they tell us that they want to be involved and listened to in shaping the decisions that affect them. The choices you make are important, so having good information to base your decisions on is vital. In this booklet, we explain the admissions process and present information that will help you to sort your preferences into an order. We work hard to ensure that as many of you as possible get the school of your choice, and the great majority do. However, in some cases, this preference cannot be met, particularly if a school is selected outside of the local catchment area, so please be aware of this possibility at the outset. In 2013, 93% of first choices were satisfied. There are lots of sources of information available to you, including impartial inspection reports provided by Ofsted inspectors, and the county council’s website “Do your homework” that is designed to provide factual information. Alongside this should sit a first-hand view of the school, so I strongly recommend that you visit the school to see their work for yourself and to talk to the teaching staff and students about their experiences. Details of open evenings are included in Appendix 4. There are very many aspects to school life, including the sporting, cultural, social and community activities that make each school distinctive. The “feel” that you get when visiting the school and meeting others will help you in your choices as the partnership between schools and parents/carers is essential to supporting each individual child or young person to thrive. If you need further advice or support with any of the information shared in this booklet, please contact the School Admissions and Transport Service - details can be found on page 4. Making important choices can be both challenging and exciting as such decisions are often signposts of big moments of opportunity. Enjoy your visits to schools, and review the range of information available to you. Your contribution to ensuring that Staffordshire schools deliver the best education opportunities to meet your child’s needs is both essential and valued. I look forward to celebrating with you the successes that will flow from the good decisions that you make.

Best wishes, Anna Halliday Commissioner for Education and Wellbeing 2 Important dates in the admissions process

Autumn Term 2014 Letters are sent out via your child’s current school or in some cases posted direct to your home address. During September and October, open evenings are held at high schools in Staffordshire. Dates and times are shown in Appendix 4.

3 November 2014 The online application service will open.

15 January 2015 Closing date for receipt of completed applications. Applications received after this date may not be considered until those who have applied on time have been dealt with, this may result in your child not being admitted to your preferred school.

Spring Term 2015 Applications are processed and information is shared between neighbouring local authorities.

16 April 2015 Offer of a school place. Online applicants will receive an email. Others will receive the offer in writing, posted 2nd class on this date.

Summer Term 2015 Admission appeals heard by Independent Appeal Panel.

Contacts for School Admissions and Transport Service Address for correspondence Staffordshire County Council School Admissions and Transport Service Tipping Street Stafford ST16 2DH Website: www.staffordshire.gov.uk/admissions Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01785 278593 Fax: 01785 278656 3 Contents page Important Dates in the Admissions Process 2 Contact Details 2 Applying Online 5 Section 1 – Making an Application 6 Section 2 – The Admissions Process 9 Section 3 – Allocation of School Places 12 Section 4 – Additional Information 16 Section 5 – Transport to School 18 Section 6 – Other Useful Information and Contacts 21

Appendices

1 Admission to Voluntary Aided, Foundation, Trust Schools and Academies 27 - 56 2 Definition of a Baptised Catholic 57 3 Directory of Staffordshire Schools 59-81 4 Summary of Primary School Admissions 2013 82-84 4.1 Summary of Primary Schools Admissions 2012 85-88 5 Co-ordinated Scheme for Admissions 89-92 6 In-Year Fair Access Protocol 93 7 School Terms Dates 94 8 Details of Neighbouring Authorities 95-96 Application Form Primary Admissions Questionnaire

We would prefer to receive your application online. Guidance on how to make an application and access to the online service can be found at www.staffordshire.gov.uk/admissions 4 5 Applying online It's quick, easy and safe. As a Staffordshire resident you can make your application online between 3 November 2014 and 15 January 2015 using Staffordshire’s online application service. www.staffordshire.gov.uk/admissions The benefits of applying online are:

 We email your offer on the 16 April 2015 - so there's no need to wait for a letter in the post.  The service is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week up to the closing date of 15 January 2015  No need to complete a paper application form  It is quick and easy to do  The system is secure so that your information is protected  You will get email confirmation that your application has been submitted  By making a note of your password, you can change the details on your application up to the closing date. If you have any queries about the online If you are not a resident of Staffordshire, use the school application process or any other aspect online service for the local authority within which of the admissions process please email the you live, contact details are available in Appendix School Admissions and Transport Service on: 8 of this booklet. [email protected]

Please use the space below to note your login and password details.

Login 79% of applications Password for 2014 admissions were made online 6 Section 1 Making an Application

When can my child start school? When should I apply? Your child can start school full-time in a reception You must apply for a school place for your child class in the September of the academic year in between 3 November 2014 and 15 January 2015 which they become five. For September 2015 (the closing date). Applications received after the admission, dates of birth must fall between 1 closing date may only be considered after those September 2010 and 31 August 2011. Parent/carers applications that were received on time have been can request that their child attends part-time until dealt with and may result in your child not being the child reaches compulsory school age. Many admitted to your preferred school/s. schools provide for children to attend part-time at first. Any period of part-time attendance could When is the Closing Date? vary according to the circumstances at each school The closing date for all applications is 15 January and perhaps also according to the age of the child. 2015. Other key dates are given on page 4. You will need to check with the school you would like your child to attend, to see what their induction If I apply online do I need to submit the paper arrangements are. application form? Parents/carers may request that their child’s entry to No, once you have applied online and submitted a reception class be deferred until later in the same your application online you do not need to academic year. Parents/carers wishing to consider complete the paper application form. You may this must discuss the situation with the head however need to provide supplementary evidence teacher at the school and apply for a school place to support your application separately i.e. baptism in the normal way at the usual time. By law children certificate or medical evidence where relevant. must start full-time education at the beginning of the term following their fifth birthday. I have already put my child’s name down at the Parents wishing not to send their child to school school I want, do I still have to apply? until they have reached compulsory school age, Yes. The school will have made a note of your have a right to apply for admission into reception interest for your child to start at the school, and this class the following year. Please note, a space cannot will have been used by them to provide you with a be reserved for a year so parents/carers need to be copy of this booklet. However, this does not mean aware that there may not be a vacancy in Reception that you have applied – you must still make an or Year 1. official application by either applying online, or How do I apply for a place at a primary school? on the paper application form. You must make an application even if your child is My child already attends the nursery class at currently attending a nursery class or has an elder my preferred school, will I still have to apply? brother or sister attending the school. You can apply for a school: Yes. Attendance in the nursery class does not give any priority for admission into reception class. Your • online at www.staffordshire.gov.uk/admissions. application will be considered with everyone else Applicants who apply this way will receive their decision on 16 April 2015 by email. that applies for your preferred school and places will be allocated in strict accordance with the admission • Using the paper application form at the back criteria listed in section 3 and Appendix 1 – you of this booklet or download a copy from our must still make an official application by either website. Applicants who apply this way will applying online, or on the paper application receive their decision after the offer date by 2nd form. class post. If you wish to make more than 3 preferances, please email: [email protected] with the details Section 1 7

My child already attends the nursery class The admission policies of Foundation, Voluntary at my preferred school, will she/he be given Aided, Trust Schools and Academies are listed in priority for admission? Appendix 1 and will state if additional information or a supplementary form is required. No. Attendance at the nursery does not give any priority for admission into the reception class. It For schools located outside of Staffordshire, it may not be possible for your child to attend the will be necessary for you to contact the relevant reception class at the nursery they currently attend admission authority and complete any additional since places are only allocated in strict accordance or supplementary information in line with any with the admission criteria listed in Section 3 and deadlines that they specify. Contact details for Appendix 1. neighbouring authorities can be found in Appendix My elder child already attends my preferred 8 at the back of this booklet. school, do I still have to apply? If you wish to provide evidence to support Yes. You must still make an application for your an application on medical grounds or other preferred school regardless of whether or not you exceptional circumstances you must obtain have an older child at the school. Available places the necessary evidence as specified within the are then allocated using the criteria detailed in admissions criteria. The School Admissions and Section 3 or Appendix 1. Please note that there is no Transport Service will not seek to obtain this guarantee that a younger sibling will obtain a place information on your behalf. at the same school as an older sibling. You will need to provide a copy of your child’s My child is in Year 2 at an Infant school in baptismal certificate if you are applying for a place Staffordshire, what do I need to do? at a Voluntary Aided Catholic school, and should be aware that this information will also be shared You will have received an application pack from with the School Admissions and Transport Service your child’s present school, which should be in order to fulfil the duties for which they are completed (either online, or by completing the responsible. application form) before the closing date. Even if you would prefer your child to attend the affiliated junior If you apply for admission using the online or school, you must still make an application. telephone service any additional information should be sent directly to the School Admissions Do I have to apply for my catchment school? and Transport Service marked clearly with: If you do not name your catchment area school The name of your child as one of your preferences in your application your child will not be considered for a place at The school requiring the information this school. This may cause you problems if we are Whether the application was made online or by unable to allocate your child a place at a preferred telephone non-catchment area school. If you are unsure as to You may also email this information to; your catchment area school or go to the localview [email protected] website at www.stafforshire.gov.uk/localview. Where can I find the local authority and school codes I need to complete the paper application Will I need to provide any additional form? information? If you choose to apply using the paper application It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide any the school codes that you will need are shown next supportive information required in order for the to the school in the directory in Appendix 3. Details application to be assessed against the published of school codes for other local authorities will be admissions criteria, the Local Authority will not seek to published in their version of this booklet. obtain this information on behalf of the applicant. You may be required to provide additional information or submit a supplementary form if you are applying for a Foundation, Voluntary Aided School or Academy within Staffordshire which will need to be returned with your completed application. 8 Section 1

Can my child join Reception Class after Is it possible for my child to start in Reception September? earlier than they should? The Local Authority will consider requests from The Local Authority will consider applications for parents to retain a place at the preferred school early admission to a reception class at a community where the parent wishes to defer entry to reception or voluntary controlled school provided that the class until later in the same academic year at application is made at the normal time and relevant a community or voluntary controlled school. supporting information is provided. The Authority Where it is possible to offer a place, deferral will will consider the evidence provided and consult be supported if the request is made at the normal with governors at the requested school. The time of application. Please contact the School outcome of any such application will be notified, Admissions and Transport Service for more details. in writing, at the same time as offers are made for Reception places. Section 2 9 Section 2 The Admissions Process

Which schools can I apply for? If you do not name your catchment area school as one of your preferences in your application When making your application, you must name your child will not be considered for a place at all the schools, where you wish your child to this school. This may cause you problems if we are be considered for a place in order of preference; unable to allocate your child a place at a preferred this includes any Academy, Trust, Foundation non-catchment area school. Please contact the or Voluntary Aided Schools, and any school in a School Admissions and Transport Service if you are neighbouring authority because we coordinate the unsure as to your catchment area school. admissions process with neighbouring authorities. How many schools can I apply for? Can I apply for a non-catchment area school? You are able to name up to three schools in your You have the right to express preferences for the application and if you wish to apply for more you schools of your choice. However, you should be should let the school admissions team know. No aware of the potential implications of your child extra weighting is given for the number of times attending a non-catchment area school. If your you include a school on your form. child is offered a place at a school other than your catchment area school, you should be aware of Although the great majority of parents and carers the possible difficulties that may arise when he/ in Staffordshire get one of their preferred schools, she transfers to the next stage of education (i.e. it is important that you consider the possibility of secondary school), as the allocation of places to all your school preferences not being met, particularly Community and Voluntary Controlled secondary if your preference is for a school that is not within schools is administered in line with the admission your catchment area. The summaries provided in criteria, and not by reference to the primary Appendix 4 and 4.1 provide a breakdown of how school previously attended. places were allocated at the schools which were oversubscribed and where independent admission Consequently, children attending a non-catchment appeal hearings were held in the past two years. area primary school may (at the time of transfer to They are provided as a guide only and do not secondary school), move in a different direction seek to provide any guarantee that a place will be from other children attending the same primary offered to your child this year. school. Before deciding to apply for a non- catchment area school you should also give careful Consider carefully how your child will get to school consideration to how your child will get to school. as free transport will not normally be provided by School transport will not normally be provided by the Local Authority to a non catchment area school. the Local Authority. Details of the school transport Full details of the school transport policy are given policy are given in Section 5. in Section 5. Similarly, there is no guarantee that a younger I know which school I want my child to go to, sibling will obtain a place at the same school as an why should I have to name other schools on my older brother or sister in subsequent years. application? Will my child automatically have a place reserved If you live in Staffordshire and you only list one for them at their catchment area school? school and your child cannot be offered a place at that school, we will have to offer you a place at the No. A place will not automatically be reserved for nearest school with a space available. This school your child at any school. An application must always could be some distance from your home address be made, even if you want your child to attend the and there may well have been other schools that catchment area school. There is no guarantee that you would have preferred your child to go to. places will be available at your catchment school. 10 Section 2

If I name the same school three times will this What happens if I change my mind after I have give me a better chance of being allocated a submitted my application? place? When you apply using the online service you will be No. Your child will only be considered once for a able to change your preferences up to the closing particular school. Places will be allocated in strict date. If you do, please remember to resubmit your accordance with the published admission criteria application, otherwise the changes will not be for the school concerned. If you name a school registered. three times, you are wasting two preferences, as If you apply using the paper form, your school each school is only considered once as part of your preferences may be changed by writing to the application. School Admissions and Transport Service up to 15 How will I know that my application has January 2015. been received? If you wish to change your preferences to include Your online application will automatically schools not previously named or wish to change be acknowledged by an email confirming your preferences after the notification date you will your preferences once you have submitted need to email [email protected], your your application. Other applications will be application will be administered in line with the late acknowledged by post once your school applications process as detailed previously. preferences have been recorded on the School What happens if I don’t make an application? Admissions and Transport database. If you live in Staffordshire and do not make an If you have not received an acknowledgement application for any school, a place will be offered by 28 February 2015 please contact the School at the nearest Staffordshire school with a space Admissions and Transport Service to ensure that available after all other applications have been your application has been received. dealt with. Transport assistance will not necessarily What happens if I don’t apply by 15 January? be provided. If you are unsure of the school that normally serves your home address (your If you live in Staffordshire and do not apply by the catchment area school) please log onto closing date your application may be treated as a www.staffordshire.gov.uk/localview or contact late application. Late applications for schools for a member of the School Admissions and Transport which Staffordshire is the admissions authority, Service on 01785 278593 who will be pleased to i.e. Community and Voluntary Controlled schools, advise you. will be considered alongside those applicants who applied on time wherever possible. Where it is not possible, because places have already been allocated, then late applicants will be considered only after those applicants who applied by the published closing date. It is important to note that if one of your preferred schools is not a Staffordshire Community or Voluntary Controlled School then the relevant admission authority may decide not to accept your late application, and your application may not be considered alongside those who applied on time. A late application does not affect the right of appeal or the right to be placed on a school’s waiting list. Section 2 1111

Is the process different if my child has a Statement of Special Educational Need? For children with a statement of Special Educational Need (SEN), discussions about starting school will have already taken place during the assessment or the previous Annual Review so that if the pupil requires a special school or unit placement there is time to plan the admission arrangements. If parents wish to appeal against the school named in their child’s statement, the appeal would need to be submitted to the Special Needs and Disability Tribunal. Details of how to contact the Tribunal are available from the Additional Needs Division. Applications for admission to school on behalf of children with SEN but without statements will be treated in the same way as all other applications. Applications for admission will be considered against the school’s published admission criteria. An application may not be refused solely because the school considers it is unable to cater for the child’s educational needs or because the child does not have a statement of SEN or is being assessed for one. It is also unacceptable for a school to refuse to admit a child thought to be potentially disruptive or who exhibits challenging behaviour on the grounds that the pupil ought to be assessed for SEN. Who should I contact if I have any queries about the admissions process? Contact details for the School Admissions and Transport Service are available on page 4 of this booklet. If you wish to speak to a member of staff in person, you must make an appointment. The Staffordshire website contains useful information and may answer some of your queries: www.staffordshire.gov.uk/admissions/ 12 Section 3 Admission Arrangements for Community and Voluntary Controlled First, Infant, Junior and Primary Schools Normal Age of Entry: Academic Year 2015/2016 First, Infant, Junior and Primary Schools of the child, not the economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should be supported by a Full time places in reception classes will be available professional report (obtained by the applicant and in September of the academic year within which the provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. child becomes five years old. This report must clearly justify why it is better for the Although parents have the right to express a child to attend the preferred school rather than any preference for the school that they wish their child to other school. attend, there is no guarantee of a place being offered Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were at their preferred school. unable to attend the preferred school. It is the County Council’s policy to try and meet Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not parents wishes where possible, however in some merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to cases there may be more applications for a particular be experienced as a result of the child attending a school than there are places available. Admission to different school. Applicants must provide detailed oversubscribed community and voluntary controlled information about both the type and severity of any schools are determined by the oversubscription likely hardship at the time of application. criteria detailed below. 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance Oversubscription Criteria at the preferred school (or in the case of an infants school, the affiliated Junior school) and who will still If the total number of preferences for admission to be attending the school at the proposed admission a school exceeds the school’s Published Admission date; (For admission purposes, a brother or sister is a Number (PAN), the following order of priority is used child who lives at the same address and either: have to allocate the available places. (N.B., after applying one or both natural parents in common; are related the oversubscription criteria, where an applicant can by a parents marriage; are adopted or fostered by a be offered a place at more than one preferred school common parent or are unrelated children who live at then they will be offered a place at the school ranked the same address, whose parents live as partners.) highest on their application.) 4) Children living within the catchment area of the 1) Children in Care and children who ceased preferred school to be in care because they were adopted (or 5) Children whose parents regularly attend a Church became subject to a residence order or special of England church, or a church in communion guardianship order). with the Church of England, or of a church which 2) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: is affiliated to the Council of Churches for Great Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great Britain and Northern Ireland or the Evangelical majority of other applicants either on their Alliance. Evidence of such attendance will be own medical grounds or by other exceptional required in the form of a letter from a minister of circumstances. the Churches concerned (Only certain Voluntary Medical grounds must be supported by a medical Controlled Schools use this criterion, see additional report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the notes below). point of application). This report must clearly justify, 6) Other children arranged in order of priority for health reasons only, why it is better for the child’s according to how near their home addresses are health to attend the preferred school rather than any to the main gate of the school, determined by a other school. straight-line measurement as calculated by the Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. school and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances Section 3 13

Where it is not possible to accommodate all children The requirement for the Local Authority to meet the applying for places within a particular category then Infant Class Size legislation may result in the refusal of the Local Authority will allocate the available places catchment area or sibling applications where a class in accordance with the remaining criteria. If for has already reached its limit of 30 pupils. However, instance, all the children with an older sibling cannot as an exception, the local authority will give careful be accommodated at a school, children who have an consideration to offering places above the Admission older sibling at the school and satisfy category (4) will Number to applications from children whose twin or receive offers of a place, followed by children who sibling from a multiple birth is admitted even when satisfy category (5), etc. there are no other vacant places. Additional Notes The home address is considered to be the child’s along Copies of school catchment area maps are available with their parent/carer’s main and genuine principal from the Local Authority or individual schools. place of residence at the time of the allocation of places i.e. where they are normally and regularly living. There is no charge or cost related to the admission of a If a child is resident with friends or relatives (for reasons child to a school. other than legal guardianship) the friends or relative’s Admissions are administered through a coordinated address will not be considered for allocation purposes. admission scheme and preferences for community, Where parents have shared responsibility for a child, controlled, aided and foundation schools will be and the child lives with both parents for part of the processed centrally by the School Admissions and school week, parents will be required to provide Transport Service. Each child will receive only one offer documentary evidence to support the address they of a place at a Staffordshire school. wish to be considered for allocation purposes. Attendance at a particular infant school will not If a place is offered on the basis of an address that guarantee admission to any particular junior school. is subsequently found to be different from a child’s Parents must make a separate application for normal and permanent home address then that place admission to junior school at the appropriate time. is likely to be withdrawn. In accordance with legislation, children who have If there are a limited number of spaces available and a statutory statement of special educational need, we cannot distinguish between applicants using the or Education, Health and Care Plan that names a criteria listed, such as in the case of children who live in particular school as being the most appropriate to the same block of flats, then the child or children who meet the child’s needs must be admitted to that will be offered the available spaces will be randomly school. This will reduce the amount of places available selected. This process will be independently verified. to other applicants. Any Staffordshire child not obtaining a place at any Children in Care means children who are in the care of, of their parent’s preferred schools will be allocated or provided with accommodation by a local authority a place at their catchment area school (if places in accordance with section 22(1) of the Children Act remain available) or the next nearest school with a 1989 at the time of making the application. space available and advised about the independent It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide any appeals process. supportive information required in order for the Category 5 is relevant to the following schools: application to be assessed against the published admissions criteria, the Local Authority will not seek to Berkswich CE (VC) Primary obtain this information of behalf of the applicant. Forsbrook CE (VC) Primary The Local Authority uses a Geographical Information Havergal CE (VC) Primary System (GIS) to calculate home to school distances in Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary miles. The measurement is calculated using Ordnance Holy Trinity CE (C) Primary Survey (OS) data from an applicant's home address St Chad’s CE (VC) Primary, Lichfield to the main front gate of the school. The coordinates St Leonard’s CE (VC) First, Dunston of an applicant's home address are determined and provided by the Local Land and Property Gazetteer St Luke’s CE (VC) Primary, Cannock (LLPG) and OS Address Point data. St Margaret’s CE (VC) Junior 14 Section 3

St Michael’s CE (VC) Primary, Lichfield Late Applications St Paul’s CE (VC) Primary, Stafford Application forms received after the closing date The Henry Prince CE (C) First will be considered alongside those applicants who applied on time wherever possible. Where A list of member Churches can be found at it is not practicable because places have already www.ctbi.org.uk/24/ been allocated, or are shortly to be allocated, then Deferred Entry to Reception Class late applicants will be considered only after those applicants who applied by the published closing date. The Local Authority will consider requests from parents to retain a place in the preferred school A late application does not affect the right of appeal where the parents wish to defer their child’s entry to or the right to be placed on a school’s waiting list. a Reception Class until later in the same academic Repeat Applications year or until the term in which the child reaches compulsory school age. The effect is that the place Parents do not have the right to a second appeal in will be held for the child and is not available to respect of the same school for the same academic be offered to any other child. Where it is possible year unless, in exceptional circumstances, the local to offer a place, deferral will be supported if the authority has accepted a second application from request is made at the normal time of application. the appellant because of a significant and material A parent may not defer entry beyond the beginning change in the circumstances of the parent, child or of the term after the child’s fifth birthday, nor school but still refused admission. beyond the academic year for which the application “In-Year Transfer” Arrangements was accepted. Parents or carers seeking to transfer to a Community The Local Authority will also consider requests from or Voluntary Controlled School may make an parents who wish their child to attend Reception application using the appropriate application form. Class on a part-time basis until the child reaches This application will be processed in line with the compulsory school age. procedure outlined in the determined admission Waiting lists arrangements and parents and carers need to be aware that any date set for joining the new school Unsuccessful applicants will be placed on a waiting may be after the next term or half term holiday and list in accordance with the oversubscription criteria those parents/carers are responsible for ensuring stated above and not based on the date their that their child continues to receive appropriate application was received. If places become available education in the interim. after the offer date they will be offered according to the child at the top of the waiting list. Relevant Area For cases where the infant class size regulations Staffordshire County Council’s relevant area for apply, the waiting list will operate until the cohort consultation is contained within the administrative concerned leaves Year 2. area of Staffordshire County Council. For all other cases, Waiting Lists will be kept until the How many places are available at each school? end of the autumn term of admission. Each school has a Published Admission Number Inclusion on a school’s waiting list does not mean (PAN) which is the maximum number of pupils that a place will eventually become available at the that the school can admit taking into account the preferred school. accommodation and the resources available. The A child’s position on a waiting list is not fixed and PAN for each primary, infant and junior school in is subject to change during the year i.e. they can Staffordshire can be found in Appendix 3 of this go up or down the list since each added child will booklet. require the list to be ranked again in line with the oversubscription criteria listed above. Children who are subject of a direction by a local authority to admit or who are allocated to a school in accordance with the Fair Access Protocol will take precedence over those on the waiting list. Section 3 1515

What is the Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme? What if I am moving home? The scheme explains how the Authority co- If a child's home address changes during the ordinates its admission arrangements. The admissions process it is the responsibility of the purpose of the scheme is to ensure that, so far as parent/carer to inform the School Admissions and is reasonably practicable, each pupil living within Transport Service immediately. Staffordshire who has applied for a school place If you can provide satisfactory evidence of a new during the normal admission round receives only home address (e.g. a solicitor’s letter confirming one offer of a place for a school within Staffordshire. a completion date) by 1st April 2015, we will take The full scheme is detailed in Appendix 5 of this that information into consideration when deciding booklet. on the offer of a school place. Please note that an What is Infant Class Size Legislation? ‘intention to move’ will not be used when allocating There is Government legislation that requires places. Local Authorities to ensure that no infant class will Advise the School Admissions and Transport Team contain more than 30 pupils if there is only one when you are aware of an impending house move as fully qualified teacher available for that class. Infant this may affect the school place that will be allocated. classes are Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Parents Are places ever withdrawn? should be aware that there is no guarantee of a place at the catchment area school or the preferred Yes, where it is found that a school place was offered school where infant class size legislation applies. on the basis of an address that is subsequently found to be different from a child’s normal and permanent Will I need to provide proof of my home address? home address, at the time of application of places then Your child’s name and address will be printed on that place is likely to be withdrawn. the letter advising you to apply for a school place. If During the admissions process for 2014 the this information is incorrect then you must provide Authority withdrew 4 primary school places where proof with your application of the correct home parents had either not provided the correct home address. address or had deliberately given false information The Local Authority may undertake a home visit in order to gain admission to their preferred school. without prior notice to verify a child’s home address. How can I find out the catchment school for a If a school is offered on the basis of an address that certain address? is subsequently found to be different from a child’s normal and permanent home address, then that The County Council has a search facility on its place is likely to be withdrawn. website to enable you to check the catchment areas for various addresses. Visit When will I know the outcome of my application? www.staffordshire.gov.uk/localview If you apply online you will receive an email on the or contact the School Admissions and Transport 16 April 2015 notifying you of the outcome of your Service on 01785 278593. application. Please note there is no guaranteed admission to If you do not apply online your offer letter will be your catchment area school, allocations will be posted using 2nd class mail on 16 April 2015. dependent on the availability of spaces in the You should not receive more than one offer of relevant year group. a school place within the co-ordinated scheme Catchment areas are also subject to review and may detailed in Appendix 5. Do not telephone the office alter from year to year. for a decision since this information will not be provided over the telephone. 16 Section 4 Additional Information

How do I put my child’s name on a waiting list if Will my appeal be successful? my application is unsuccessful? The summaries provided in Appendix 4 indicate Unsuccessful applicants will be automatically the number of appeals heard and the number of placed on a waiting list in accordance with the successful appeals for the last 2 years of admission. oversubscription criteria stated above and not based The decision of an Independent Appeal Panel is on the date their application was received. If places final and binding on you as a parent and the Local become available after the offer date they will be Authority and the school. offered according to the child at the top of the If your child has been refused a place at your waiting list. preferred school due to the legislation regarding Waiting lists will be kept until the end of the autumn infant class sizes, there are only very limited term of admission. circumstances in which your appeal will be successful. The guidance sent out with the appeal For cases where the infant class size regulations form will provide further information. apply, the waiting list will operate until the cohort leaves Year 2. What if my appeal is unsuccessful? Inclusion on a school’s waiting list does not mean The decision of an Independent Appeal Panel is final and that a place will eventually become available at the binding on the Local Authority, parents and the school. preferred school. If your appeal is unsuccessful you may wish to A child’s position on a waiting list is not fixed and contact the School Admissions and Transport is subject to change during the year i.e. they can Service who will be able to advise you as to which go up or down the list since each added child will schools have places available, in addition to the require the list to be ranked again in line with the school place that you have already been offered. oversubscription criteria listed above. If a place has been refused due to infant class Children who are subject to a direction by a local size legislation can I still appeal? authority to admit or who are allocated to a school You should consider carefully the information that in accordance with the Fair Access Protocol will take is sent to you with your offer letter, as there are only precedence over those on the waiting list. very limited grounds on which an appeal on infant What can I do if I am unhappy with the school class size grounds will be sucessful. offer made? Admissions During the School Year i.e. In Year Along with your offer letter, you will receive Admissions information on how to proceed if you are not In accordance with the revised School Admissions satisfied with the school place that you child has Code 2012, from September 2013 Staffordshire been allocated. LA will no longer co-ordinate in-year admission If it is not possible to agree your preference for a applications. Parents and carers can apply for a place Staffordshire school, parents have the opportunity for their child at any time to any school. The LA can to appeal against the decision to an Independent inform parents of where places might be available Appeal Panel. but applications should be made directly to the school on an in year application form. Schools must Can I apply again for the same school if my inform the LA of all applications received and their application is unsuccessful in September? outcome to allow the LA to keep up to date figures It is not the Council’s policy to consider repeat of availability of places. If refusing an application, an applications in the same academic year unless there admission authority (such as academies and aided have been significant and material changes in the schools or the LA for community and controlled circumstances, of the parent, child or school. schools) must inform parents of their right to appeal against the refusal. Section 4 17

Important points to remember

You must apply by 15 January 2015 You can list three different schools in order of preference. It is advised that you use all three preferences. Listing only one preference does not increase your chance of getting into that school. If you list only one school and it is not possible to offer you a place, you will be offered a place at the nearest available school with places. This may not be your catchment school and may be some distance from your home. You need to apply for a primary school place even if your child is attending nursery classes within a primary school. Attendance at a nursery does not guarantee or increase your chances that a place will be offered at the school. Decisions about who to offer places to are made using the admissions criteria only, which other schools you have applied for is unimportant. All applications to a school are considered at the same time. Priority is not given to those who put the school first. Applying for more than one school does not weaken your chances of getting a place at your preferred school. The order in which you list the schools is only used if you could be offered a place at more than one school. In this case, you would be offered whichever of those schools was highest on your application. You should list the schools in the order that you would most prefer them, not the order you think you might get them. You need to make an application even if you have an elder child attending your preferred school. 18 Section 5 Transport to Primary Schools

The Transport Policy is under regular review and What is Walking Distance? therefore the information in this booklet is correct Walking distance is defined as up to two miles at the time of going to print. Further information for pupils under the age of eleven at the start of concerning the transport to school policy is the school year. The distance considered is the available on our website: shortest available walking route, as measured from www. staffordshire.gov.uk/schooltransport the nearest pedestrian access to the school site, to Free transport - Is my child entitled? the child’s home address. The measurement will The legal responsibility for ensuring that a child be determined using the Geographic Information attends school rests with the parent/carer but the System (GIS), used within the Local Authority, using Local Authority has a duty in some cases to support the road pathway network held at the time. This parents/carers with transport to school. may change over time as the network is updated Pupils are normally entitled to free home to school and as new roads and paths are added. The transport if they: Reside within Staffordshire, and location of the home address is calculated using • Live beyond walking distance from the school the property seed point as defined by the National that they attend which is also their registered Land and Property Gazeteer. base, and When considering a walking route it is assumed • Live within the designated catchment area of that the pupil will be accompanied, as necessary. the school, or are attending their nearest school, Where parents/carers are working at the time as determined by the Local Authority. their children travel to and from school, it is their Parents/carers should also be aware that the responsibility to make other arrangements for provision of transport to a sibling or previous someone else to accompany their children as they occupant of the property does not guarantee that feel necessary. future transport requests from that address will be What type of transport assistance will be agreed. Applications will be assessed based upon offered? the transport policy in place at the time of the request being received. Free or subsidised transport will normally take the form of either: Denominational transport • A travel pass for public transport, or We no longer offer free transport to a denominational school unless the school is the • A place on a contracted vehicle hired by the nearest school and is over walking distance. Authority, or The payment of travelling expenses Seats may be available to purchase under the (this might include the reimbursement of bus or Temporary Vacant Seat Scheme (see page 21 for train fares, or a petrol or cycling allowance, at a rate more details). Parents/Carers should note that from determined by the Local Authority) from September 2017 (for primary denominational The Local Authority will determine which type of schools), there will no longer be any transport transport assistance will be offered and reserves the funded by the Local Authority other than for those right to change the type and timing of transport pupils who retain a statutory entitlement to free provided. For example, from a seat on a hired school transport because it is their nearest school and is bus, to a seat on a public service bus or train, or vice beyond walking distance from their home. versa. The Local Authority will be working with individual In general, children eligible for free transport maybe schools and transport operators to seek to ensure that accessible and sustainable travel continues required to walk or be taken by parents, up to one to be available for pupils attending faith schools. mile to or from a designated pick-up or drop-off However parents/carers are advised to consider point. Passenger Assistants are not provided on carefully how their child will get to and from school transport to mainstream schools, regardless of the and to check with schools to see what travel age of the pupils being transported. arrangements are in place at each individual school. Section 5 19

How do I apply? What are the arrangements for transport for pupils If your child is starting at their designated with a Statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN) catchment school, and your address is more than or with an Education Health Care Plan? 2 miles from the school, they will automatically Pupils with a statement of special educational Needs be identified. You will be informed that your child or an Education Health Care Plan are covered by is entitled to receive free travel assistance and an the same legislation as other pupils. The Authority’s acceptance of transport form will be sent to you, at Special Needs Inclusion the time you are offered a place at the school. You will need to complete and return the form, by the Strategy places a strong emphasis on including pupils closing date stated, if you wish to take up the offer with additional needs into their local primary school. of free transport. The placement of a child with special educational needs in a mainstream or special school will not For applications for transport to the nearest school (where it is not the catchment school) or for any automatically result in the provision of free transport. other circumstances, parents will need to complete The SEN District Education Office will undertake an an application form which is available from our assessment of the pupil’s special educational needs website: www.staffordshire.gov.uk/schooltransport. and determine whether transport should be provided. Please return the form to the School Admissions In carrying out this assessment the pupil’s age and level and Transport Service, (the address is on page 4 of of ability will be taken into account. Further information this booklet), Alternatively you can telephone 01785 on transport provision for pupils with special 278593 to request a form. Parents should note that educational needs can be found on our website: it may take up to 20 working days from receipt of www. staffordshire.gov.uk/schooltransport your application for transport to be arranged. You will be expected to make your own arrangements Behaviour on School Transport to ensure your child attends school during this time. Transport assistance is provided with the A parent/carer has the right to a review of a decision expectation that pupils will behave appropriately in that free transport is not available. Requests for the vehicle and that they will not otherwise abuse a review must be made in writing to the County the rules governing the provision of transport. The Commissioner for Access for Learning at the address Authority operates a ‘No pass, No travel’ system. given on page 4, giving full details as to why a Pupils must carry and show their pass on every review has been requested. journey And those without a valid travel pass may Moving Address be refused access to the vehicle. In addition, the When moving address, parents should give Authority may withdraw a travel pass where it Consideration as part of their house move to the has made every reasonable effort to provide free transport arrangements for their child to get to and transport and the pupil’s behaviour has created a from school. If a pupil who receives free transport safety hazard or amounts to a persistent or serious moves address and so is no longer attending the abuse of the system. Behaviour that endangers catchment or closest school for the new address, or other pupils, passengers or the driver will not be no longer lives beyond walking distance from the tolerated. The Authority, after consultation with school, the pupil is no longer entitled to free home the school, will advise parents by letter of any to school transport. We would expect you to either incident that has occurred, where the intention is transfer your child to the closest or catchment to withdraw transport for a defined period. Parents school serving your new address, or make your own will be required to make their own transport transport arrangements to enable your child to arrangements during the suspension period. The continue to attend their existing school. However, if transport operator will be informed of the action your new address is within Staffordshire, your move was due to exceptional circumstances, and your taken. child was attending the catchment or closest school Further information relating to behaviour and safety for your last address, the Authority may consider on home to school transport, can be found at: offering transport assistance from your new address. www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/ An application form will need to be submitted schooltravelsafety and you must attach evidence of your exceptional circumstances, along with your application. 20 Section 5

What happens if my child loses their pass?? Should your child lose or damage their pass, a replacement can be ordered by contacting the Transport and the Connected County office (see Section 6). A charge will be made for a replacement pass. Temporary Vacant Seat Scheme Where a vehicle hired by the Authority has more seats than are needed for pupils entitled to free or subsidised transport, places may be available to other pupils to purchase under the Temporary Vacant Seat Scheme. You are advised not to base your choice of school on the expectation of purchasing a seat under the vacant seat scheme. If your child is not eligible for free home to school transport there is no guarantee that a seat will be available to purchase under the temporary vacant seat scheme – your child’s travel to and from school is your responsibility. If a seat is offered at some time in the future it may have to be removed often at short notice. A seat may have to be withdrawn from a temporary vacant seat holder if the seat is required for a pupil entitled to transport or when a route to the school is changed or the vehicle size is altered. You will then be required to make your own travel arrangements. Your child may become settled in a school to which transport later becomes a difficulty for you, and alternative solutions may be expensive. It is important to have alternative arrangements in mind as every year this causes problems for some parents. The cost of purchasing a vacant seat for 2014/15 is £500 per pupil per year. This amount can be paid in instalments. The charge and available payment options are reviewed each year. For more information please contact the Transport and the Connected County office (see Section 6). 21 Section 6 Other useful information and contacts Family Information Service The guidance below on general principles for The Family Information Service provides free admission of children and young people with information for all parents, carers, employers and special educational needs is extracted from the childcare providers about: Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of working/ child tax credits, free childcare places, Practice: 0 to 25 Years (June 2014), and accords with child benefit, childcare vouchers, childcare costs Staffordshire County Council policy. for parents in further education 1.26 As part of its commitments under articles 7 and flexible working, parental/ adoption leave, 24 of the United Nations Convention of the Rights maternity leave and pay. of Persons with Disabilities, the UK Government is committed to inclusive education of disabled children children's centres, parent/ grandparent and and young people and the progressive removal of toddler groups, activities, parenting support barriers to learning and participation in mainstream groups, toy libraries, holiday and Youth Service education. The Children and Families Act 2014 secures activities. the general presumption in law of mainstream signposting to other agencies such as health, education in relation to decisions about where children education, schools, welfare and much more. and young people with SEN should be educated childminders, nurseries, pre-schools, before and and the Equality Act 2010 provides protection from after school provision, school nursery classes. discrimination for disabled people. refine a childcare search to meet location or any 1.27 Where a child or young person has SEN but does other requirement, around home, at work or even not have an EHC plan they must be educated in a on a route to work. mainstream setting except in specific circumstances. assist in finding free funded childcare places for 3 The School Admissions Code of Practice requires children and 4 year olds and young people with SEN to be treated fairly. offer advice by explaining differences in childcare, Admissions authorities: things to look out for, questions to ask childcare • must consider applications from parents of providers. children who have SEN but do not have an childcare for children with special needs or EHC plan on the basis of the school’s published learning disabilities. admissions criteria as part of normal admissions You can contact Family Information Service on procedures 0300 111 8007 • must not refuse to admit a child who has SEN but Email: [email protected] does not have an EHC plan because they do not feel www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/ able to cater for those needs families • must not refuse to admit a child on the grounds Address for Correspondence: that they do not have an EHC plan. Family Information Service, Staffordshire Place 2, c/o 1.36 The presumption of mainstream education is Tipping Street, Stafford, ST16 2DH supported by provisions safeguarding the interests of all children and young people and ensuring that the Special Educational Needs: preferences of the child’s parents or the young person Please note due to statutory changes EHC Plans for where they should be educated are met wherever are being developed from 1st September 2014. possible. Statements of Educational Needs will however remain in place for a number of children and young people until the conversion timetable has been completed, and as such references below to EHC Plans should also be taken to include Statements of Special Educational Needs. 22 Section 6

Children and Young People with EHC Plans are and young people may require an EHC needs allocated places separately to those without EHC Plans. assessment in order for the local authority to decide For those involved in phase transfers to primary, first, whether it is necessary for it to make provision in middle or secondary schools, placement decisions accordance with an EHC plan. are made by 15th February in the calendar year of Contracted School Transport transition, and the Code of Practice sets out how this Details of contracted school transport in your area will be done in the following sections. and the availability of a seat under the Temporary 9.78 The child’s parent or the young person has the Vacant Seat Scheme can be obtained from: right to request a particular school, college or other Transport and the Connected County, Staffordshire institution of the following type to be named in their County Council, Tipping Street, Stafford. ST16 2DH EHC plan: Telephone: 01785 278679 (North); 01785 • maintained nursery school 276738 (East); 01785 278718/9 (West) • maintained school and any form of academy or free or visit: www.staffordshire.gov.uk/ school (mainstream or special) temporaryvacantseatscheme • non-maintained special school Email: [email protected] • further education or sixth form college Public Transport independent school or independent specialist colleges Information relating to public transport in Staffordshire (where they have been approved for this purpose by can be found using the following website: the Secretary of State and published in a list available www.staffordshire.gov.uk/transport/publictransport to all parents and young people). Alternatively you can contact Traveline on 0871 200 9.79 If a child’s parent or a young person makes a 2233 (Monday - Saturday 7.30 - 20.00 hrs Sunday request for a particular nursery, school or post-16 10.00 - 18.00 hrs) or via their website: www. institution in these groups the local authority must traveline.info comply with that preference and name the school or college in the EHC plan unless: For further information relating to transport within Staffordshire, sustainable travel, Staffordshire’s Local it would be unsuitable for the age, ability, aptitude or Travel Plans and road safety, please visit our website: SEN of the child or young person, or the attendance of www.staffordshire.gov.uk/transport the child or young person there would be incompatible with the efficient education of others, or the efficient Road Safety use of resources. Staffordshire County Council would prefer children to Efficient education means providing for each child be able to walk to and from school wherever possible or young person a suitable, appropriate education in to encourage sustainable travel and promote health terms of their age, ability, aptitude and any special and exercise. educational needs they may have. Where a local The journey to school should merit some careful authority is considering the appropriateness of an consideration for both parent and pupil when individual institution, ‘others’ is intended to mean the choosing a school. Travel options should be children and young people with whom the child or investigated to ensure that suitable public transport young person with an EHC plan will directly come into is available or the school is within walking or cycling contact on a regular day-to-day basis”. distance from home. Parents need to be aware of 9.80 The local authority must consult the governing any issues surrounding parking at schools and peak body, principal or proprietor of the school or college hour congestion, which may inhibit safety, and concerned and consider their comments very carefully cause delay. before deciding whether to name it in the child or The Council offers ‘Bikeability’, a cycling training young person’s EHC plan, sending the school or college course designed to equip pupils with the skills to a copy of the draft plan. If another local authority cycle to school. maintains the school, they too must be consulted. For some children, regardless of their proximity to It should be noted that the majority of children school, walking is not an option. Where this is the case, and young people with SEN or disabilities will have the Council would prefer pupils to use existing public their needs met within local mainstream early transport services instead of travelling by car. years settings, schools or colleges. Some children This will help to reduce peak hour congestion and Section 6 23 limit environmental effects. Every parent/carer has a Application can be made online at responsibility to ensure their child’s regular attendance www.staffordshire.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals at school and this may involve accompanying your Charging and remissions policy for school child all or part of the way to school. activities School Inspection The 1988 Education Reform Act sets out the law on OFSTED is the inspectorate for children and charging in all maintained schools: learners in England. You can view the latest school Parents cannot be charged for activities which inspection report by accessing the OFSTED take place during school hours, or which are website via www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/ required either as part of the syllabus, for an ParentalSupport or through the national website examination course or as part of the National www.ofsted.gov.uk Curriculum. School Meals Parents can only be charged for activities that Staffordshire Catering Service is the school meal happen outside school hours when these provider to Staffordshire schools. For a taster of the activities are not necessary as part of the National services available to pupils and parents, visit: www. Curriculum or religious education. Charges may staffordshire.gov.uk/education/schoolsandcolleges/ be made for other activities that happen outside cateringservice/home.aspx school hours if parents agree to pay. Governing You can find menus and further information about bodies of each school will have a general how we are promoting a healthy lifestyle to young Charging and Remissions Policy and details people. published in their school prospectus. From September 2014 all pupils in Reception, year 1 Parent Partnership and year 2 are entitled to receive free school meals, Staffordshire Parent Partnership Service exists to regardless of their household income, without help develop closer links and better communication having to register a claim. However, if a parent between families, schools, education and social meets the criteria and registers a claim with the services, voluntary organisations and other county council, the school will receive additional professionals involved with a child who may have a money called Pupil Premium which is used to help Special Educational Need. For further information, raise attainment levels across the school. Therefore contact the Parent Partnership Service on 01785 if you do meet the criteria it’s really important that 356921. Or email: [email protected] you make a claim. School Clothing You can register a claim free school meals for your The policy of the Local Authority is that uniforms children if you are in receipt of any of the following: in Staffordshire maintained schools should not be • Income Support compulsory, but most schools have a voluntary dress code which has been agreed with parents. • Income based Job Seekers Allowance You can get information on school uniform and • Income related Employment and Support guidelines on clothing from your child's school. Allowance There are no grants available to assist with the cost • Child Tax Credit (but not Working Tax) Credit of school clothing for first or primary school pupils. and the household income is not more than School Governors £16,190 (as at May 2014). Please note households Each school has a governing body which plays receiving any Working Tax Credit, regardless of an important part in the life of the school. It has a their income, will not qualify general responsibility for the conduct of the school • The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit and a range of specific responsibilities, including the • Support under part VI of the Immigration and school’s finances and the appointment of staff. For Asylum Act 1999 further information, contact the Governor Services on 01785 277448 or [email protected] National Curriculum The National Curriculum is a blueprint used by schools to ensure that teaching standards are 24 Section 6 universally consistent. Schools are free to plan how Parental Responsibility (PR) the National Curriculum fits with their particular Following changes made to the law about strengths and introduce other activities that extend children, schools need to know who has ‘parental the learning experience for their pupils. For further responsibility’ for each child. This is so that the information, visit: www.direct.gov.uk/national- school can ensure that proper authority is given curriculum when they require permission for something Lichfield Diocesan Board of Education relating to the child. It also ensures that people who Further information and advice about admissions have parental responsibility but do not live with to Church of England Voluntary Aided Schools may the child are fully consulted about any important be obtained from the school concerned or from decisions. the Lichfield Diocesan Board of Education, St Mary's House, The Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7LD Please co-operate with school staff by providing the information they require. If any changes are Telephone: 01543 306030 made to your family life, or if orders are made under Web site: www.lichfield.anglican.org the Children Act which relate to your child, please Birmingham Diocesan Schools Commission keep the school informed. If you need assistance in Further information and advice about admissions response to the Children Act and its provisions, the to Voluntary Aided Catholic primary schools may Education Welfare Officer (EWO) attached to the be obtained from the school concerned or from school should be able to help you. the Birmingham Diocesan Schools Commission, 61 For admissions purposes, an individual can only apply Coventry Road, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 3EA for a school place if they have parental responsibility Telephone: 01675 430230 for the child named on the application form. Web site: www.bdes.org.uk Parental responsibility may be acquired in the Nottingham Diocesan Education Service following ways: Further information and advice about admissions mothers always have parental responsibility. to Voluntary Aided Catholic primary schools may be obtained from the school concerned or from fathers have parental responsibility if they are the Nottingham Diocesan Education Service, The currently married or have previously been Diocesan Centre, Mornington Crescent, Mackworth, married to the mother of the child. Derby, DE22 4BD fathers also have parental responsibility if they Telephone: 01332 293833 are named on the child’s birth certificate after Web site: www.nottingham-diocesan-centre.org.uk 1st December 2003. Parent Teacher Associations an unmarried father can obtain parental For those parents wanting more information about responsibility through a parental responsibility starting or joining a Parent Teacher Association agreement with the mother or by getting a or Friends Association at the school, please parental responsibility order from a court contact Lynne Maguire PTA-UK Adviser for the West Midlands on 0121 708 2540 or email lynne. step-parents and other relatives who look after [email protected]. PTA-UK promotes effective the child can obtain parental responsibility but partnerships between parents and teachers and do not have it automatically. supports PTAs to enhance their children’s education parental responsibility is also obtained through experience. For more information visit the making of a residence order (an order made www.pta.org.uk under the Children Act 1989), and through the act of adoption. A contact order does not provide parental responsibility. Section 6 25

Should more than one person have parental responsibility, only one application will be considered. The Local Authority presumes that the person completing the application has consulted with all others who have parental responsibility and unless a court order rules otherwise, the application must be made by the parent who has the day to day care of the child for the majority of the school days/weeks. Where this is unclear, disputed, or care is split equally and there is no agreement between the parents, the application will remain undecided until evidence of an agreement or a Court Order is supplied to the Local Authority. If separated parents reside at the same address, they should reach agreement or, if not possible, obtain a Court Order to clarify the preferences before an application can be considered by the Local Authority. Where a child has recently moved from one parent, who has had care responsibility, to another, we will require written confirmation from both parties of the new arrangements. Where there is no agreement, we will not be able to continue to process the application for a school place. If a Court Hearing is pending to determine arrangements, the outcome must be notified to the Local Authority immediately after the hearing, with documentary proof, in order for the application to be processed. 26 Section 6 27

Appendix 1 Admission to Academy, Voluntary Aided, Foundation and Trust Schools

A summary of the admissions criteria adopted by these schools school, i.e. the circumstances of the child, or the specific economic is given below. More detailed information is available from each or social circumstances of the parent, and be supported by a school. Further information and advice can also be obtained from professional report, e.g. social worker, justifying why it is better the relevant Diocese office, the details of which are given in Section for the child to attend the preferred school rather than any other 6. You are advised to contact the relevant school for a full copy of school and if they would suffer hardship if they were unable to their admissions criteria. attend this school For the following schools the governing body is responsible for the 3. Children whose parents are genuinely seeking a Christian admission criteria that will be used in deciding which pupils to admit Education for their children and who reside within the Parish of should the school be over-subscribed. If you express a preference for Leek and Meerbrook. any of these schools, the School Admissions and Transport Service a. Priority will be given first to children whose parent(s) are practising will forward details of your application to the school. The governing members of the Church of England body will place applications into rank order and return them to the b. Practising Christians of another denomination Schools Admissions and Transport Service who will complete the Parents may be asked to submit a reference of worship from their admissions process. minister to support their application There is no charge or cost associated with the admission to any of 4. Children who reside within the Parish of Leek and Meerbrook. the schools listed below. 5. Siblings of children who will be attending the school at the time Admissions are administered through a coordinated admission of the child’s admission and do not meet one of the criteria listed scheme and preferences will be processed centrally by the School above. Sibling refers to a child who lives at the same address and Admissions and Transport Service. Each pupil will receive only one either:- offer of a place at a Staffordshire school. • have one or both natural parents in common All Saint’s CE (VA) Primary, Bednall • are related by a parent marriage • are adopted of fostered by a common parent In the event that the number of applications exceeds the school admission number places will be allocated in accordance with the • are unrelated children who live at the same address, whose following criteria:- parents live as partners 1) Looked after children 6. Children of parents who reside outside the Parish of Leek and Meerbrook but who seek a Christian Education within a Church of 2) Living within the area served by All Saints’ School (the England School. Ecclesiastical parish of Acton Trussell with Bednall, together with the civil parish of Acton, Bednall and Teddesley Hay). a. Priority will be given first to children whose parent(s) are practising members of the Church of England. 3) Pupils who at the time of the application have a brother or sister in attendance at the school who will still be attending at the b. Practising Christians of another denomination and other faiths proposed admission date. Parents may be asked to submit a reference of worship from their 4) If members of the family regularly attend one of the two churches minister to support their application of the parish, All Saints, Bednall and St James, Acton Trussell 7. Children of parents who reside outside the Parish of Leek and (supported by a letter from the Church Minister). Meerbrook 5) If family or members thereof regularly attend at another church For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or (supported by a letter from the Church Minister). view their website. 6) Mention in accompanying letter a statement of religious Anglesey Primary Academy commitment which supports the school mission statement. If the total number of applications for admission to Anglesey Primary A pupil with a statement of special education needs that names All Academy, including second and third preferences, exceeds the Saints will automatically be offered a place in the school. Published Admission Number (PAN), the following order of priority is For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or used to allocate the available places. view their website. 1. A ‘looked after child’ or a child who was previously looked after but All Saint’s CE (VA) First, Leek immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence, or special guardianship order*. A looked after child is a In admitting children priority will be given to children with child who is: Statements specifying this school and then the following criteria, in a) in the care of a local authority priority order, will be adopted in the event of an insufficient number of places being available: or 1. Looked After Children b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in 2. Children with medical or social priority reasons. This means pupils Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989). that are distinguished from the great majority of other applicants 2. Children who satisfy both of the following tests; either on medical grounds or by other exceptional circumstances. Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other by the parents). It must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other it is better for the child to attend this school rather than any other exceptional circumstances. school. Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of 28 Appendix 1

Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained Christian denomination wish their child to attend a Church of by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report England school. This to be supported by a letter of confirmation must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the child’s from the Minister of their church. health to attend the preferred school rather than any other school. 7 Children of parents/guardians who although not worshipping in Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school another faith wish their child to attend a Church school because and the individual child, ie the circumstances of the child, not the of its specifically religious emphasis. economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant view their website. and provided at the point of application) eg Social Worker. This report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the Beresford Memorial CE (VA) First preferred school rather than any other school. When there are more applicants than there are places available the Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend Governors will admit pupils according to the following criteria in the preferred school. order of priority:- Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty a) Children in Care whose parents/carers wish them to attend a or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the Church of England school because of their faith commitment child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed (written evidence from the clergy is required). information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at the time of application. b) Children in Care with other or no faith commitment. 3. Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at Anglesey c) Children whose families are faithful and regular worshippers of any Primary Academy and who will still be attending the school at the of the Anglican churches in the Leek and Meerbrook Team Ministry, proposed admission date. Sibling is defined in these arrangements written evidence of the applicant’s commitment to their place of as children who live as brother or sister in the same house, worship (in the form of a clergy reference) will be required. including natural brothers or sisters, adopted siblings, stepbrothers d) Children whose families are faithful and regular worshippers of or sisters and foster brothers and sisters. another Christian denomination as recognised by the CTBI/EA 4. Children living within the catchment area of Anglesey Primary (Churches Together in Britain and Ireland/Evangelical Alliance ); Academy. written evidence of the applicant’s commitment to their place of 5. Other children arranged in order of priority according to how worship (in the form of a minister’s reference) will be required. near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, e) Children who have brothers/sisters attending the school at the determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the time of admission (For admission purposes, a brother or sister is a Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. child who lives at the same address and either: have one or both 6. Where it is not possible to accommodate all pupils applying for natural parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; are places within a particular category then the admissions authority adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children will allocate the available places in accordance with the remaining who live at the same address, whose parents live as partners). criteria. For example, if all the catchment area children cannot f) Pupils living within the catchment area of the school be accommodated at a school, children who are catchment area g) Remaining places will be allocated by the nearness to the school, children and satisfy category (3) will receive offers of a place, followed by children who live in the catchment area and satisfy measured along the safest route to the school’s main gate, as category (4) and so on. measured by the Local Authority's Geographical Information System For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or view their website. For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or view their website. Anson CE (VA) Primary School Bishop Rawle CE (VA) Primary Should there be an oversubscribed number of admissions, the Admissions Committee will meet and use the criteria below to If the number of pupils seeking admission to the School exceeds determine who would be admitted. the admission number, then the places are allocated based on the following priorities. The following aspects will be taken into consideration and priority given in the following order:- Category 1 Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or 1 Relevant looked after children special guardianship order) 2 Children of parents/guardians who habitually worship in a church Category 2 Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in the parishes of Great Haywood, Tixall and Ingestre. This to be of the Anglican Church or at a Church affiliated to the supported by a letter of confirmation from incumbent of the ChurchesTogether in Britain and Ireland. Evidence will be a respective parish. reference from the Reverend, Vicar, Pastor or Minister. (Regular 3 Resident in Great Haywood, Tixall or Ingestre. attendance is defined as attending at least two services per 4 Pupils who have an elder sibling in attendance at the school month for the past two years.) and who will still be attending the school at the proposed Category 3 If the children has a brother or sister currently at the school who admission date; (For admission purposes, a brother or sister is a will still be in attendance at the time of admission. child who lives at the same address and either: have one or both Category 4 Children whose parents are resident in the catchment area of natural parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; the school (i.e. The Parish of Cheadle with Freehay) are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children who live at the same address, whose parents live as Category 5 Children who require a place at the school on the following partners). grounds Medical (supported by a medical report setting out why for health reasons the child needs to attend the school) 5 Children of parents/guardians with Church of England commitment and Church affiliation outside the areas of Great Economic/social related to the child (supported by a professional Haywood, Tixall or Ingestre. This to be supported by a letter of report setting out why it is better for the child to attend the confirmation from the incumbent of the parish. preferred school rather than any other school). 6 Children of parents/guardians who live outside areas of Great Haywood, Tixall or Ingestre although members of another Appendix 1 29

Category 6 Children from within the Parish of St Giles with Freehay and Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school whose families are committed members of another religious and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the faith, written evidence will be required from the faith leader. economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should Category 7 Other pupils arranged in order of priority according to how be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant near their home addresses are to the school, measured by the and provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This shortest straight line from their home address to the school. report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the preferred school rather than any other school. For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or view their website. Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend the preferred school. Hardship means severe suffering of Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary any kind, not merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, be experienced as a result of the child attending a different school. governors will consider applications in accordance with the Applicants must provide detailed information about both the type criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that and severity of any likely hardship at the time of application. application before decisions on admissions are made . A map of the 5) Children who attend the Bursley Primary School day nursery. parish boundary is available to view at the school and parish or by 6) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how post on request. near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, 1 Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. (eg children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased view their website. to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). Chadsmead Primary Academy 2 Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St Austin’s If the total number of applications for admission to the academy who have a brother or sister (see Note 3 below) in the school at the exceeds the number of available places, the following order of time of admission. priority is used to allocate the available places. 3 Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St Austin’s. 1) Relevant Children in Care, including those previously determined 4 Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in as Looked After Children. (That is, children who were looked after the school at the time of admission. but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). 5 Other Baptised Catholic children. 2) Children living within the defined catchment or cluster area of 6 Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority the academies cluster areas for reception will correspond to the (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them catchment area for main school. (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased 3) Children who have an elder brother or sister in attendance at the to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a academy and who will still be attending the school at the time of residence order or special guardianship order). the proposed admission date. (For admission purposes, a brother or sister is a child who lives at the same address and either: have 7 Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at one or both natural parents in common; are related by a parents the time of admission. marriage; are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are 8 Non-Catholic children. unrelated children who live at the same address, whose parents For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or live as partners.) view their website. 4) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: Bursley Primary Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the exceptional circumstances. governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained application before decisions on admissions are made. by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the child’s 1) Relevant Children in Care health to attend the preferred school rather than any other school. 2) Children living within the catchment area of the school Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school and the 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at the school individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the economic or and who will still be attending the school at the proposed social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should be supported by a admission date; (For admission purposes, a brother or sister is a professional report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point of child who lives at the same address and either: have one or both application), e.g. social worker. This report must clearly justify why it is better natural parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; for the child to attend the preferred school rather than any other school. are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend children who live at the same address, whose parents live as the preferred school. partners.) Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty 4) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at exceptional circumstances. the time of application. Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained 5) Other children will be arranged in order of priority according by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report to how near their home addresses are to the main gate of must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the child’s the academy, determined by a straight-line measurement as health to attend the preferred school rather than any other school. calculated by the Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. 30 Appendix 1

Where it is not possible to accommodate all children applying for is calculated using Ordnance Survey (OS) data from an applicant's places within a particular category then the available places will be home address to the main front gate of the school. The allocated in accordance with the remaining criteria. If for instance, coordinates of an applicant's home address are determined using all the catchment area children cannot be accommodated, the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) and OS Address children who are catchment area children and satisfy category (3) Point data. will receive offers of a place, followed by children who live in the For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or catchment area and satisfy category (4), etc. view their website. For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or view their website. Corbett CE (VA) Primary Church Eaton Endowed (VA) Primary If the number of applications exceed the schools Published Admissions Number (PAN), the following order of priority will be used In the event of over-subscription the following criteria apply, taking to allocate the available places: priority as stated: a) Relevant Children in Care and children who have previously been in care 1. Relevant looked after children b) Pupils living within the Parish of Bobbington; 2. Children living within the catchment area. c) Pupils who have an elder sibling in attendance at the School and 3. Children (not in the catchment area) with brothers and sisters in who will still be attending the school at the proposed admission the school at the time of admission. * date; (For admission purposes, a brother or sister is a child who 4. Other applicants will be considered according to the distance they lives at the same address and either: has one or both natural live from the school, measured in a straight line from the main parents in common; is related by a parent’s marriage; is adopted or school gate to the home address. ** fostered by a common parent or is an unrelated child who lives at the same address, whose parents live as partners). The above criteria apply to all applicants irrespective of age. d) Other pupils arranged in order of priority, according to how Children with a statement of special educational need that names near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, the school must be admitted. This will reduce the number of places determined by a straight line measurement. This is measured available to applicants. by the Local Authority's Geographical Information System (GIS). Churchfields Primary School The co-ordinates of an applicant’s home address are determined using the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) and Ordnance If the total number of preferences for admission to a school exceeds Survey (OS) Address Point data. (The home address is considered the school’s Published Admission Number (PAN), the following order to be the child’s along with their parent’s main and genuine place of priority is used to allocate the available places. of residence at the time of allocation of places i.e. where they are 1. Relevant children in care normally and regularly living. If a child is resident with friends or 2. Children who satisfy both of the following tests: relatives (for reasons other than legal guardianship) the friends or Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of applicants relatives addresses will not be considered for allocation purposes. either on their own medical grounds or by other exceptional Where parents have shared responsibility for a child, and the child circumstances. Medical grounds must be supported by a medical lives with both parents for part of the school week then the home report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point of address will be determined as the address where the child lives application). This report must clearly justify, for health reasons only, for the majority of the school week. Parents will be required to why it is better for the child’s health to attend the preferred school provide documentary evidence to support the address they wish rather than any other school to be considered for allocation purposes.) For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school view their website. and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. It should Dilhorne Endowed CE (VA) Primary be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This If the number of applicants for admission to a school exceeds the report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the school's PAN, the available places are allocated, in order of priority, preferred school rather than any other school using the following criteria: Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend a) Looked after Children .Priority will be given to children of the faith the preferred school of the school. Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty b) Pupils whose statutory statement of special need names the or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the school as the most appropriate mainstream school that meets the child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed pupil’s needs. information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at c) Pupils living within the catchment area of the school, which is the the time of application Parish of Dilhorne. A map of the Parish of Dilhorne is available in 3. Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at the school school. and who will still be attending the school at the proposed d) Pupils who have an elder sibling in attendance at the school and admission date; (For admission purposes,a brother or sister is a who will still be attending the school at the proposed admission child who lives at the same address and either: have one or both date; (for admission purposes, a sibling is a child who lives at the natural parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; are same address and who is the brother, sister, half-brother, sister adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children (children who share one common parent), step brother, step sister who live at the same address, whose parents live as partners) where two children are related by marriage. This definition also 4. Children living within the catchment area includes adopted or fostered children living at the same address). 5. Children are arranged in order of priority according to how e) Pupils whose parents are regular attendees of the Church of near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, England; or of a church in communion with the Church of determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the England; or of a church which is affiliated to the Council of School. The School uses a Geographical Information System (GIS) Churches for Great Britain and Northern Ireland or the Evangelical to calculate home to school distances in miles. The measurement Alliance. Evidence of such attendance will be required in the form of a letter from a minister of the Churches concerned. Appendix 1 31 f) Pupils who satisfy both the following tests: near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, Test 1: they are distinguished from the great majority of applicants determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the either on medical grounds or by other exceptional circumstances. Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report, (obtained For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or by the parents). It must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it view their website. is better for the child to attend the preferred school rather than any other school. Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice Dove Bank Primary School of school, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the economic or Please see the admissions criteria for Community and Voluntary social circumstances of the parent. They should be supported by a Controlled Schools in Section 3. professional report, e.g. social worker, justifying why it is better for the child to attend the preferred school rather than any other school. Eton Park Junior Test 2: they would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because the school. Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a special guardianship order). result of the child attending a different school. Parents must provide 2) Children living within the catchment area of the school detailed information about both the type and severity of any likely 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at the school and hardship. who will still be attending the school at the proposed admission g) Other pupils arranged in order of priority according to how date; (for admission purposes, a brother or sister is a child who near their home addresses are to the school by the shortest lives at the same address and either: have one or both natural straight line as measured by the Local Authority's Geographical parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; are adopted Information Systems. or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children who live For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or at the same address, whose parents live as partners.) view their website. 4) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: Dosthill Primary School Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other If the total number of preferences for admission to Dosthill Primary exceptional circumstances. school exceeds the school’s Published Admission Number (PAN) of 84, the following order of priority is used to allocate the available Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained places. (N.B., after applying the oversubscription criteria, where an by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report applicant can be offered a place at more than one preferred school must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the then they will be offered a place at the school ranked highest on their child’s health to attend the school rather than any other school. application.) Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should be special guardianship order). supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This report 2) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the school Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other rather than any other school. applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend exceptional circumstances. Medical grounds must be supported by a the school. medical report (obtained by the applicant and provided at Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty the point of application). This report must clearly justify, for health or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the reasons only, why it is better for the child’s health to attend Dosthill child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed Primary school rather than any other school. information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school the time of application. and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the and provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the preferred school rather than any other school. For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or view their website. Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend Dosthill Primary school. Hardship means severe suffering of any Flaxhill Junior Academy kind, not merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to be If the total number of preferences for admission to a school exceeds experienced as a result of the child attending a different school. the school’s Published Admission Number (PAN), the following order Applicants must provide detailed information about both the type of priority is used to allocate the available places. (N.B., after applying and severity of any likely hardship at the time of application. the oversubscription criteria, where an applicant can be offered a 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at Dosthill place at more than one preferred school then they will be offered a Primary school and who will still be attending the school at the place at the school ranked highest on their application.) proposed admission date; (For admission purposes, a brother or 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because sister is a child who lives at the same address and either: have they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or one or both natural parents in common; are related by a parents special guardianship order). marriage; are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children who live at the same address, whose parents 2) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: live as partners.) Test 1: The child is distinguished from the great majority of other 4) Children living within the catchment area of the preferred school. applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other exceptional circumstances. Medical grounds must be supported by a 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how 32 Appendix 1 medical report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point is better for the child to attend the preferred school rather than any of application). This report must clearly justify, for health reasons only, other school. why it is better for the child’s health to attend the preferred school Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of the school, rather than any other school. i.e the circumstances of the child, not the social or economic Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school circumstances of the parent. They should be supported by a and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the professional report e.g. social worker, justifying why it is better for the economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should child to attend the preferred school rather than any other school. be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant Test 2: They would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend the and provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This preferred school. report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty preferred school rather than any other school. or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the Test 2: The child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend child attending a different school. Parents must provide detailed the preferred school. information about the type and severity of any likely hardship. Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty 5) Other pupils arranged in order of priority according to how or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at the Children and Lifelong Learning Directorate’s Geographical the time of application. Information System. 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at the preferred For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or school (or in the case of an infants school, the affiliated Junior view their website. school) and who will still be attending the school at the proposed Heathfields Infant School admission date; (For admission purposes, a brother or sister is a child who lives at the same address and either: have one or both If the total number of preferences for admission to Heathfields Infants natural parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; are school exceeds the school’s Published Admission Number (PAN), the adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children following order of priority is used to allocate the available places. (N.B., who live at the same address, whose parents live as partners.) after applying the oversubscription criteria, where an applicant can be 4) Children living within the catchment area of the preferred school offered a place at more than one preferred school then they will be offered a place at the school ranked highest on their application.) 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. special guardianship order). Where it is not possible to accommodate all children applying for 2) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: places within a particular category then the Local Authority will Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other allocate the available places in accordance with the remaining applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other criteria. If for instance, all the catchment area children cannot be exceptional circumstances. Medical grounds must be supported by a accommodated at a school, children who are resident within the medical report (obtained by the applicant and provided at catchment area will be arranged in order of priority according to the point of application). This report must clearly justify, for health distance i.e. category (5) reasons only, why it is better for the child’s health to attend For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or Heathfields Infants school rather than any other school. view their website. Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the Havergal Primary economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should Please see the admissions criteria for Community and Voluntary be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant Controlled Schools in Section 3. and provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the Hazel Slade Primary preferred school rather than any other school. If the total number of preferences for admission to a school exceeds Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend the school’s Published Admission Number (PAN), the following order Heathfields Infants school. Hardship means severe suffering of any of priority is used to allocate the available places. (N.B., after applying kind, not merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to be the oversubscription criteria, where an applicant can be offered a experienced as a result of the child attending a different school. place at more than one preferred school then they will be offered a Applicants must provide detailed information about both the type place at the school ranked highest on their application.) and severity of any likely hardship at the time of application. 1) Relevant children in care 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at Heathfields 2) Children living within the catchment area of the preferred school Infants school and who will still be attending the school at the 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at the preferred proposed admission date; (For admission purposes, a brother or school and who will still be attending the school at the admission sister is a child who lives at the same address and either: have date; (For admission purposes a brother or sister is a child who one or both natural parents in common; are related by a parents lives at the same address, and either: have one or both natural marriage; are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are parents in common; are related by a parents’ marriage: are unrelated children who live at the same address, whose parents adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children live as partners.) who live at the same address, whose parents live as partners 4) Children living within the catchment area of the preferred school. 4) Pupils who satisfy both of the following tests: 5) Children whose parents regularly attend a Church of England Test 1: They are distinguished from the great majority of applicants church, or a church in communion with the Church of England, or either on medical grounds or by any other exceptional circumstances. of a church which is affiliated to the Council of Churches for Great Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report, (obtained Britain and Northern Ireland or the Evangelical Alliance. Evidence by the parents). It must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it of such attendance will be required in Appendix 1 33

6) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how statement of special educational need that names a particular near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, nursery setting must be admitted to that nursery. This will reduce determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the the number of places available to other applicants. Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. 2) Children who satisfy the following tests: For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or B the child is distinguished from the great majority of other view their website. applicants either on their own individual medical grounds or by other Heath Hayes Academy exceptional circumstances. Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained If the total number of preferences for admission exceeds the school’s by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report Published Admission Number (PAN) of 45, the following order of must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the priority is used to allocate the available places. (N.B., after applying child’s health to attend the preferred maintained nursery rather than the oversubscription criteria, where an applicant can be offered a any other nursery. place at more than one preferred school then they will be offered a Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of nursery place at the school ranked highest on their application.) and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because they specific economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer, and be were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant and guardianship order). provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker, justifying why Children who satisfy both of the following tests: it is better for the child to attend the preferred maintained nursery rather than any other nursery. B1, Test 1: The child is distinguished from the great majority of other applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend exceptional circumstances. Hempstalls Primary School nursery setting. Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at child’s health to attend Norton Canes Primary Academy rather than the time of application. any other school. 3) Children who have an elder brother or sister in attendance at Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school Hempstalls Primary School and who will still be attending the and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the school at the time of the proposed admission date. (For admission economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should purposes, a brother or sister is a child who lives, at the same be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant address and either: have one or both natural parents in common; and provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This are related by a parents marriage; are adopted or fostered by a report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the common parent or are unrelated children who live at the same preferred school rather than any other school. address, whose parents live as partners.) B2, Test 2: The child would suffer hardship if they were unable to 4) Children living within the defined catchment of the preferred attend Norton Canes Primary Academy. setting. Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the their home addresses are to the main gate of the nursery setting, child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated using the information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at Local Authority Geographical Information System. the time of application. For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or Once the above tests have been considered the priorities for view their website. admission are as follows: Hollinsclough CE (VA) Primary Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at Norton Canes Primary Academy and who will still be attending the school at the In the event of the school being over-subscribed, the following order proposed admission date; (For admission purposes, a brother or sister of priority will be used to allocate the available places: is a child who lives at the same address and either: have one or both 1. Looked after children living within the catchment area (‘relevant natural parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; are looked after child’ means a child who is looked after or previously adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children looked after by a local authority in accordance with section 22 of who live at the same address, whose parents live as partners.) the Children Act 1989. Children living within the catchment area of the preferred school. 2. Pupils of school employed staff (employed for 2 years upwards) of Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near those pupils of staff meeting a skills shortage. their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, determined 3. Pupils living within the catchment area, that is, within the by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the Local Authority’s Benefice of Longnor. Geographical Information System. 4. Siblings of children who are still at the school at the time of For a full copy of the admissions criteria, please contact the school or admission. This includes adopted, looked after or step children view their website. living in the same household. Hempstalls Primary School 5. Pupils whose siblings have attended the school. If the total number of preferences for admission to Hempstalls 6. Pupils who regularly attend a Church of England place of worship. Primary School nursery age setting exceeds the number of available A supporting letter from the relevant local minister will be required. places, then the following order of priority will be used to allocate the 7. Pupils whose family have Christian links other than in 5 above. A available places. supporting letter from the relevant local minister will be required. 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because 8. Pupils with medical reasons or special educational needs which they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or make it preferable to attend the school rather than any other. special guardianship order). Requests of a medical nature should be supported by a medical In accordance with legislation, children who have a statutory report, obtained by the parents, justifying the grounds for such 34 Appendix 1

an application. Children with a statement of special educational child attending a different school. need that names the school must be admitted as long as the Applicants must provide detailed information about both the type school is able to meet the child’s needs. and severity of any likely hardship at the time of application. 9. Other pupils arranged in order of priority according to distance 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how from the school of the child’s home address measured in a direct near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, line, the shortest distance ranking first and the greatest distance determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the ranking last. This distance is measured from the child’s home Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. address to the school main gate. For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or view their website. view their website. Hutchinson Memorial CE (A) First Holy Rosary Catholic Primary If the number of applications for admission to the school exceeds the Where schools have more applications than places available, Published Admission Number (PAN), the following order of priority is Governors will draw up a ranked list based on the criteria listed below used to allocate the available places. and will allocate places accordingly. A Relevant Children in Care (That is children who are looked Children who have a Statement of Special Educational Needs which after by a local authority in accordance with section 22 of the names the school will be admitted. This will reduce the number of Children’s act 1989 (b) and who are (a) looked after at the time places available. an application is made and (b) in relation to whom the local First priority in all categories will be given to siblings that is, children authority has confirmed that the child will still be looked after at who will have older brothers or sisters attending the school at the the time when the child will be admitted to school). proposed time of admission. B Residence in the catchment area of the school (i.e. the 1. Catholic looked after or previously looked after children Ecclesiastical Parish of Checkley) 2. Catholic children living in the parish served by the school. C Pupils, who at the time of the admission, have a sibling in 3. Catholic children living outside the parish attendance at the school. (For admission purposes a sibling is a 4. Other children who are classed as looked after or previously child who lives at the same address and who is brother/sister, half looked after children. brother/sister (children who share one common parent), step 5. Children who are baptised or dedicated members of other brother/sister where two children are related by marriage. This churches which belong to ‘Churches Together in England’. definition also includes adopted or fostered children living at the 6. Other children and those for whom no Supplementary Form has same address). been received D Parents or guardians active in membership of the Anglican For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or Church. (A letter from clergy may be requested.) view their website. E Parents or guardians active in membership of another Christian Horninglow Primary Trinitarian Church. (A letter from clergy may be requested.) 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because F Children of non Christian parents or guardians, who wish their they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or child to experience a Christian education. special guardianship order). G Other pupils arranged in order of priority according to how 2) Children living within the catchment area of the school near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at the school determined by the shortest road route to the main school gate. and who will still be attending the school at the proposed admission date; (for admission purposes, a brother or sister is a For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or child who lives at the same address and either: have one or both view their website. natural parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; Ilam CE (VA) Primary are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children who live at the same address, whose parents live as If the number of applications for admission to the school exceeds the partners.) Published Admission Number (PAN), the following order of priority is used to allocate the available places. 4) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: A Relevant Looked After Children - i.e. children who are looked after Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other by a local authority in accordance with section 22 of the Children Act applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other 1989 and who are (a) looked after at the time an application is made exceptional circumstances. and (b) in relation to whom the local authority has confirmed that Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained the child will still be looked after at the time the child is admitted to by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report school. must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the B Residence in the catchment area of the school (i.e. the child’s health to attend the school rather than any other school. Ecclesiastical Parishes named above) Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school C Pupils, who at the time of admission, have a sibling in attendance and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the at the school. (For admission purposes a sibling is a child who economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should be lives at the same address and who is brother/sister, half brother/ supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant and sister (children who share one common parent), step brother/ provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This report sister where two children are related by marriage. This definition must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the school also includes adopted or fostered children living at the same rather than any other school. address). Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend D Parents or guardians active in membership* of the Anglican the school. Church. ( A letter from clergy may be requested.) Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty E Parents or guardians active in membership* of another Christian or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the Trinitarian Church. ( A letter from clergy may be requested.) Appendix 1 35

F Children of parents or guardians, who wish their child to Knypersley First experience a Christian education by expressing this verbally or in If the number of applications exceeds the school’s Published writing. Admission Number (PAN), the governors will give priority to G Ilam School being the nearest school to the child's home when applications in accordance with the criteria listed, provided that the measuring by the shortest road route to the School’s main gates governors are made aware of that application before decisions on as measured by the Children and Lifelong Learning Directorate’s admissions are made. Geographical Information System. (This may be used as a 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because decider in a tiebreak situation.) (*Active membership means they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special at least participation in all major Christian Festivals and regular guardianship order). attendance at church services.) 2) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or view their website. Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other John of Rolleston Primary exceptional circumstances. If the number of applications exceeds the school’s Published Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained Admission Number (PAN), the governors will give priority to by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report applications in accordance with the criteria listed, provided that the must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the governors are made aware of that application before decisions on child’s health to attend the school rather than any other school. admissions are made. Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school Oversubscription Criteria and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should be they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant and special guardianship order). provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the school 2) Children living within the catchment area of the school rather than any other school. 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at the school Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend and who will still be attending the school at the proposed the school. admission date; (for admission purposes, a brother or sister is a child who lives at the same address and either: have one or both Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty natural parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed children who live at the same address, whose parents live as information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at partners.) the time of application. 4) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at the school and who will still be attending the school at the proposed admission Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other date; (for admission purposes, a brother or sister is a child who lives applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other at the same address and either: have one or both natural parents in exceptional circumstances. Medical grounds must be supported by a common; are related by a parents marriage; are adopted or fostered medical report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point by a common parent or are unrelated children who live at the same of application). This report must clearly justify, for health reasons only, address, whose parents live as partners.) why it is better for the child’s health to attend the school rather than any other school. 4) Children living within the catchment area of the school Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school 5) Children of staff in either or both of the following circumstances: and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should be or more years at the time at which the application for admission to supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant and the school is made, and/or provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This report the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the school a demonstrable skill shortage. rather than any other school. 6) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, determined Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the Local Authority’s the school. Geographical Information System. Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the view their website. child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed Langdale Primary information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at the time of application. Please see the admissions criteria for Community and Voluntary 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how Controlled Schools in Section 3. near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, Lansdowne Infants determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. If the total number of preferences for admission to Lansdowne For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or Infants’ exceeds the school’s Published Admission Number (PAN), view their website. the following order of priority is used to allocate the available places. (N.B., after applying the oversubscription criteria, where an applicant John Wheeldon Primary can be offered a place at more than one preferred school then they will be offered a place at the school ranked highest on their Please see the admissions criteria for Community and Voluntary application.) Controlled Schools in Section 3. 36 Appendix 1

1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the special guardianship order). economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant 2) Children of staff employed at Lansdowne Infants’ for two or more and provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This years, or who will meet a skills shortage. report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the 3) Children living within the defined catchment of the preferred preferred school rather than any other school. setting. Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend Landau Forte Academy Greenacres. 4) Children who have an elder brother or sister in attendance at Lansdowne Infants’ and who will still be attending the school at Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty the time of the proposed admission date. (For admission purposes, or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the a brother or sister is a child who lives at the same address and child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed either: have one or both natural parents in common; are related by information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at a parents marriage; are adopted or fostered by a common parent the time of application. or are unrelated children who live at the same address, whose 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at Landau Forte parents live as partners.) Academy Greenacres and who will still be attending the school at the proposed admission date; (For admission purposes, a brother or sister 5) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: is a child who lives at the same address and either: have one or both Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other natural parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; are applicants either on their own individual medical grounds or by other adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children exceptional circumstances. who live at the same address, whose parents live as partners.) Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained 4) Children living within the catchment area of the preferred school. by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the child’s their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, determined health to attend the preferred school rather than any other school. by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the view their website. economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy and provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This If the total number of preferences for admission to a school exceeds report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the the school’s Published Admission Number (PAN), the following order preferred school rather than any other school. of priority is used to allocate the available places. (N.B., after applying Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend the oversubscription criteria, where an applicant can be offered a Lansdowne Infants’ School. place at more than one preferred school then they will be offered a place at the school ranked highest on their application.) Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at special guardianship order). the time of application. 2) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: 6) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how Test 1: The child is distinguished from the great majority of other near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the exceptional circumstances. Medical grounds must be supported by a Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. medical report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report must clearly justify, for health reasons only, For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or why it is better for the child’s health to attend the preferred school view their website. rather than any other school. Landau Forte Academy Greenacres Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the If the total number of preferences for admission to Landau Forte economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should Academy Greenacres exceeds the school’s Published Admission be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant Number (PAN) of 60, the following order of priority is used to allocate and provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This the available places. (N.B., after applying the oversubscription criteria, report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the where an applicant can be offered a place at more than one preferred preferred school rather than any other school. school then they will be offered a place at the school ranked highest Test 2: The child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend on their application.) the preferred school. 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the special guardianship order). child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed 2) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other the time of application. applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at the preferred exceptional circumstances. school (or in the case of an infants school, the affiliated Junior Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained school) and who will still be attending the school at the proposed by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report admission date; (For admission purposes, a brother or sister is a must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the child who lives at the same address and either: have one or both child’s health to attend Landau Forte Academy Greenacres rather natural parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; than any other school. are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated Appendix 1 37

children who live at the same address, whose parents live as Manor Primary School partners.) If the total number of preferences for admission to Manor Primary 4) Children living within the catchment area of the preferred school school exceeds the school’s Published Admission Number (PAN), the 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how following order of priority is used to allocate the available places. near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, (N.B., after applying the oversubscription criteria, where an applicant determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the can be offered a place at more than one preferred school then Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. they will be offered a place at the school ranked highest on their Where it is not possible to accommodate all children applying for application.) places within a particular category then the Local Authority will 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because allocate the available places in accordance with the remaining they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special criteria. If for instance, all the catchment area children cannot be guardianship order). accommodated at a school, children who are resident within the catchment area will be arranged in order of priority according to 2) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: distance i.e. category (5) Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other view their website. exceptional circumstances. Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained by the applicant and provided at Longwood Primary School the point of application). This report must clearly justify, for health If the total number of preferences for admission to Landau Forte reasons only, why it is better for the child’s health to attend Manor Academy Greenacres exceeds the school’s Published Admission Primary school rather than any other school. Number (PAN) of 60, the following order of priority is used to allocate Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school and the the available places. (N.B., after applying the oversubscription criteria, individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the economic where an applicant can be offered a place at more than one preferred or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should be supported school then they will be offered a place at the school ranked highest by a professional report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the on their application.) point of application), e.g. social worker. This report must clearly justify 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because why it is better for the child to attend the preferred school rather than they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or any other school. special guardianship order). Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to 2) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: attend Manor Primary school. Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other be experienced as a result of the child attending a different school. applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other Applicants must provide detailed information about both the type exceptional circumstances. and severity of any likely hardship at the time of application. Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at Manor by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report Primary school and who will still be attending the school at the must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the proposed admission date; (For admission purposes, a brother or child’s health to attend Landau Forte Academy Greenacres rather sister is a child who lives at the same address and either: have than any other school. one or both natural parents in common; are related by a parents Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school marriage; are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the unrelated children who live at the same address, whose parents live as partners.) economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant 4) Children living within the catchment area of the preferred school. and provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, preferred school rather than any other school. determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend Landau Forte Academy Greenacres. For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or view their website. Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the Moor First child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at If the number of applications exceeds the school’s Published the time of application. Admission Number (PAN), the governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the criteria listed, provided that the 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at Landau Forte Academy Greenacres and who will still be attending the school at the governors are made aware of that application before decisions on proposed admission date; (For admission purposes, a brother or sister admissions are made. is a child who lives at the same address and either: have one or both 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because natural parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; are they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children special guardianship order). who live at the same address, whose parents live as partners.) 2) Children living within the catchment area of the school 4) Children living within the catchment area of the preferred school. 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at the school 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near and who will still be attending the school at the proposed their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, determined admission date; (for admission purposes, a brother or sister is a by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the Local Authority’s child who lives at the same address and either: have one or both Geographical Information System. natural parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; are For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children view their website. who live at the same address, whose parents live as partners.) 4) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other 38 Appendix 1 applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other 3) Children living within the defined catchment of the preferred exceptional circumstances. setting. Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained 4) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the applicants either on their own individual medical grounds or by other child’s health to attend the school rather than any other school. exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should be must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the child’s supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant and health to attend the preferred school rather than any other school. provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This report Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school and the must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the school individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the economic or rather than any other school. social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should be supported by a Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend professional report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point of the school. Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely application), e.g. social worker. This report must clearly justify why it is better difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a for the child to attend the preferred school rather than any other school. result of the child attending a different school. Applicants must Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend provide detailed information about both the type and severity of any Moorhill Primary School. Hardship means severe suffering of any likely hardship at the time of application. kind, not merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to be 5) Children of staff in either both of the following circumstances: experienced as a result of the child attending a different school. a) where the member of staff has been employed at the school Applicants must provide detailed information about both the type for two more years at the time of which the application for and severity of any likely hardship at the time of application. admission to the school is made, and/or 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how b) the members of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, there is a demonstrable skill shortage. determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. Where it is not 6) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, possible to accommodate all children applying for places within a determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the particular category then the School Admissions and Transport Service Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. will allocate the available places in accordance with the remaining criteria. If for instance, all the catchment area children cannot be Where it is not possible to accommodate all children applying for accommodated at a school, children who are catchment area children places within a particular category then the Governors will allocate and satisfy category (3) will receive offers of a place, followed by the available places in accordance with the remaining criteria. If for children who live in the catchment area and satisfy category (4), etc. instance, all the catchment area children cannot be accommodated at the school, children who are catchment area children and satisfy For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or category (3) will receive offers of a place, followed by children who view their website. live in the catchment area and satisfy category (4), etc. Needwood CE (VA) Primary For additional notes relating to admissions to this school please see page 14, as they follow the arrangements for Community and If the number of applications for admission to the school exceeds the Controlled Schools. Planned Admission Number (PAN), the following order of priority will be Please contact the school in order to view the full admission used to allocate the available places. arrangements for information relating to Deferred Entry; Waiting Lists; Late a) Relevant looked after children Applications; Repeat Applications and In Year Applications and Appeals. b) Pupils who have an elder brother or sister in attendance at the school Moorgate Primary Academy and who will still be attending the school at the time of the proposed admission date. (For admission purposes, a brother or sister is a child Please see the admissions criteria for Community and Voluntary who lives at the same address and either: have one or both natural Controlled Schools in Section 3. parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children who live at Moorhill Primary School the same address, whose parents live as partners). If the total number of preferences for admission to Moorhill Primary c) Pupils living within the catchment area of the school, (Parishes of exceeds the school’s Published Admission Number (PAN), the Newborough, Hoar Cross, Newchurch and Hanbury) who are members following order of priority is used to allocate the available places. of the Church of England. (Supported by a letter from clergy.) (N.B., after applying the oversubscription criteria, where an applicant d) Pupils are in the above area, and members of another Christian can be offered a place at more than one preferred school then Church. (Supported by a letter from clergy.) they will be offered a place at the school ranked highest on their e) Other pupils of the Parishes named above. application.) f) Other pupils, in order of priority according to 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or  • Membership of the Church of England. (Supported by a letter from special guardianship order). clergy.) • Membership of other Christian Churches. (Supported by a letter from 2) Children who have an elder brother or sister in attendance at clergy.) Moorhill Primary and who will still be attending the school at the time of the proposed admission date. (For admission purposes, g) Other pupils arranged in order of priority according to how near a brother or sister is a child who lives at the same address and their home addresses are to the main gate of the school by using either: have one or both natural parents in common; are related straight line distance measurements. by a parents marriage; are adopted or fostered by a common For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or parent or are unrelated children who live at the same address, view their website. whose parents live as partners.) Appendix 1 39

New Lichfield Academy 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Biddulph who have a brother or sister (see Note 3 below) in the school at the time The admission arrangements will be available to view on: of admission www.staffordshire.gov.uk/lichfieldschoolplaces 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Biddulph Norton Canes Primary Academy 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the If the total number of preferences for admission to a nursery age school at the time of admission setting exceeds the number of available places, then the following 5. Other Baptised Catholic children order of priority will be used to allocate the available places. 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority A) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act special guardianship order). 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased B) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a Test B 1: The child is distinguished from the great majority of other residence order or special guardianship order). applicants either on their own individual medical grounds or by other 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at exceptional circumstances. the time of admission Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained by 8. Non-Catholic children the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report must For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the child’s health view their website. to attend Norton Canes Academy Nursery rather than any other nursery. Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of nursery Our Lady & St. Werburgh’s Catholic Primary and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the specific economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer, and be governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant and criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker, justifying why application before decisions on admissions are made . it is better for the child to attend the preferred maintained nursery 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority rather than any other nursery. (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them Test B 2: The child would suffer hardship if they were unable to (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act attend the preferred nursery setting. 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the residence order or special guardianship order). child attending a different school. 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Our Lady & Applicants must provide detailed information about both the type St Werburgh's, Clayton and Our Lady & St John the Baptist, Ashley and severity of any likely hardship at the time of application. who have a brother or sister (see note 3 below) in the school at the time of admission. Once the above tests have been considered the priorities for admission are as follows: 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parishes of Our Lady & St Werburgh's, Clayton and Our Lady & St John the Baptist, Ashley. 1) Children who have an elder brother or sister in attendance at Norton Canes Primary Academy and who will still be attending the 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in school at the time of the proposed admission date (For admission the school at the time of admission. purposes, a brother or sister is a child who lives at the same 5. Other Baptised Catholic children. address and either: have one or both natural parents in common; 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority are related by a parents marriage; are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children who live at the same (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them address, whose parents live as partners.) (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased 2) Children living within the defined catchment or cluster area of Norton Canes Primary Academy. to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). 3) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near their home addresses are to the main gate of the nursery setting, determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated using the 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. at the time of admission. Where it is not possible to accommodate all children applying for 8. Non Catholic children. places within a particular category then Norton Canes Primary Academy will allocate the available places in accordance with the For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or remaining criteria. If for instance, all the catchment area or cluster view their website. area children cannot be accommodated at a school, children who Outwoods Primary are resident within the catchment or cluster area will be arranged in order of priority according to distance i.e. category (3). If the total number of preferences for admission to Outwoods Primary For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or exceeds the school’s Published Admission Number (PAN), the following view their website. order of priority is used to allocate the available places. (N.B., after Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy applying the oversubscription criteria, where an applicant can be offered a place at more than one preferred school then they will be If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the offered a place at the school ranked highest on their application.) Directors will give priority to applications in accordance with the criteria listed, provided that the Directors are made aware of that 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because application before decisions on admissions are made . A map of the they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or parish boundary is available to view at the school and parish or by special guardianship order). post on request. 2) Children of staff employed at Outwoods Primary for two or more 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority years, or who will meet a skills shortage. (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them 3) Children who have an elder brother or sister in attendance at (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act Outwoods Primary and who will still be attending the school 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a at the time of the proposed admission date. (For admission residence order or special guardianship order). purposes, a brother or sister is a child who lives at the same 40 Appendix 1

address and either: have one or both natural parents in common; rather than any other nursery. are related by a parents marriage; are adopted or fostered by a Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend common parent or are unrelated children who live at the same the preferred setting. address, whose parents live as partners.) Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty 4) Children living within the defined catchment of the preferred or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the setting. child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed 5) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other the time of application. applicants either on their own individual medical grounds or by other Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near exceptional circumstances. their home addresses are to the main gate of the nursery setting, Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated using the by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report Directorate for Children, Young People and Families’ Geographical must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the child’s Information System. health to attend the preferred school rather than any other school. 5. Children of staff in either or both of the following circumstances: Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school a) where the member of staff has been employed at the school and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the for two or more years at the time at which the application for economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should admission to the school is made, and/or be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant b) the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which and provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This there is a demonstrable skill shortage. report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the 6. Other children arranged in order of priority according to how preferred school rather than any other school. near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the Outwoods Primary School. Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the view their website. child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at Redhill Primary the time of application. If the total number of preferences for admission to a nursery age setting 6) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how exceeds the number of available places, then the following order of priority near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, will be used to allocate the available places. Admission to the school determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the nursery is then determined by the oversubscription criteria detailed below. Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. 1. Relevant Looked after children in care and children who ceased to be For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or in care because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence view their website. order or special guardianship order). Oxhey First School 2. Children who have an elder brother or sister in attendance at the school and who will still be attending the school at the time of the proposed If the total number of preferences for admission to a nursery admission date. (For admission purposes, a brother or sister is a child age setting exceeds the number of available places, then the who lives at the same address and either: have one or both natural following order of priority will be used to allocate the available parents in common; are related by parents marriage; are adopted or places. Admission to the school nursery is then determined by the fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children who live at the oversubscription criteria detailed below. same address, whose parents live as partners.) 1. Relevant Looked after children in care and children who ceased 3. Children living within the catchment area of the school to be in care because they were adopted (or became subject to a 4. Children who satisfy both of the following tests: residence order or special guardianship order). Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other applicants 2. Children who have an elder brother or sister in attendance at the either on their own individual medical grounds or by other exceptional school and who will still be attending the school at the time of circumstances. the proposed admission date. (For admission purposes, a brother or sister is a child who lives at the same address and either: have Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained by the one or both natural parents in common; are related by parents aptify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the child’s health to attend marriage; are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are the preferred maintained nursery rather than any other nursery. unrelated children who live at the same address, whose parents Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of nursery and live as partners.) the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the specific 3. Children living within the catchment area of the school economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer, and be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point 4. Children who satisfy both of the following tests: of application), e.g. social worker, justifying why it is better for the child to Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other attend the preferred maintained nursery rather than any other nursery. applicants either on their own individual medical grounds or by other Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend the exceptional circumstances. preferred setting. Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed child’s health to attend the preferred maintained nursery rather than information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at the any other nursery. time of application. Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of nursery Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the their home addresses are to the main gate of the nursery setting, specific economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer, and be determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated using the supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant and Directorate for Children, Young People and Families’ Geographical provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker, justifying why Information System. it is better for the child to attend the preferred maintained nursery Appendix 1 41

5. Children of staff in either or both of the following circumstances: nursery setting must be admitted to that nursery. This will reduce the a) where the member of staff has been employed at the school number of places available to other applicants. for two or more years at the time at which the application for 2) Children who satisfy the following tests: admission to the school is made, and/or Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other b) the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which applicants either on their own individual medical grounds or by other there is a demonstrable skill shortage. exceptional circumstances. 6. Other children arranged in order of priority according to how Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. child’s health to attend the preferred maintained nursery rather than For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or any other nursery. view their website. Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of nursery and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the Scientia Academy specific economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer, and be If the total number of preferences for admission to the Scientia supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant and Academy exceeds the school’s Published Admission Number (PAN) provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker, justifying why of 60, the following order of priority is used to allocate the available it is better for the child to attend the preferred maintained nursery places. (N.B., after applying the oversubscription criteria, where an rather than any other nursery. applicant can be offered a place at more than one preferred school Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend then they will be offered a place at the school ranked highest on their Hempstalls Primary School nursery setting. application.) Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at 2) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: the time of application. Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other 3) Children who have an elder brother or sister in attendance at applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other Hempstalls Primary School and who will still be attending the school exceptional circumstances. at the time of the proposed admission date. (For admission purposes, Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained a brother or sister is a child who lives, at the same address and by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report either: have one or both natural parents in common; are related by a must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the child’s parents marriage; are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are health to attend the preferred school rather than any other school. unrelated children who live at the same address, whose parents live Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school as partners.) and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the 4) Children living within the defined catchment of the preferred setting. economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near and provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This their home addresses are to the main gate of the nursery setting, report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated using the preferred school rather than any other school. Local Authority Geographical Information System. Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or the preferred school. Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, view their website. not merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the child attending a different school. Applicants must Silverdale Primary Academy provide detailed information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at the time of application. If the total number of preferences for admission to a school exceeds the school’s Published Admission Number (PAN), the following order 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at the academy and who will still be attending the school at the proposed admission of priority is used to allocate the available places. (N.B., after applying date; (For admission purposes, a brother or sister is a child who lives the oversubscription criteria, where an applicant can be offered a at the same address and either: have one or both natural parents in place at more than one preferred school then they will be offered a common; are related by a parents marriage; are adopted or fostered place at the school ranked highest on their application.) by a common parent or are unrelated children who live at the same 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because address, whose parents live as partners.) they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or 4) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near special guardianship order). their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, determined 2) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the Local Authority’s Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of Geographical Information System. other applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or exceptional circumstances. view their website. Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained Seabridge Primary by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the If the total number of preferences for admission to Hempstalls child’s health to attend the preferred school rather than any other Primary School nursery age setting exceeds the number of available school. places, then the following order of priority will be used to allocate the available places. Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant special guardianship order). and provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This In accordance with legislation, children who have a statutory report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the statement of special educational need that names a particular preferred school rather than any other school. 42 Appendix 1

Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or the preferred school. view their website. Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the Squirrel Hayes First child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed If the number of applications exceeds the school’s Published information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at Admission Number (PAN), the governors will give priority to the time of application. applications in accordance with the criteria listed, provided that the 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at the school governors are made aware of that application before decisions on (For admission purposes, a brother or sister is a child who lives at admissions are made. the same address and either: have one or both natural parents 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because in common; are related by a parents marriage; are adopted or they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children who live special guardianship order). at the same address, whose parents live as partners.) 2) Children living within the catchment area of the school 4) Children living within the catchment area of the preferred school 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at the school 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how and who will still be attending the school at the proposed near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, admission date; (for admission purposes, a brother or sister is a determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the child who lives at the same address and either: have one or both Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. natural parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated view their website. children who live at the same address, whose parents live as partners.) Springhill Academy 4) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: If the total number of preferences for admission to Hempstalls Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other Primary School nursery age setting exceeds the number of available applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other places, then the following order of priority will be used to allocate the exceptional circumstances. available places. Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the special guardianship order). child’s health to attend the school rather than any other school. In accordance with legislation, children who have a statutory Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school statement of special educational need that names a particular and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the nursery setting must be admitted to that nursery. This will reduce economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should be the number of places available to other applicants. supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant and 2) Children who satisfy the following tests: provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This report Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the school applicants either on their own individual medical grounds or by other rather than any other school. exceptional circumstances. Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained the school. by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the child’s health to attend the preferred maintained nursery rather than child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed any other nursery. information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of nursery and the time of application. the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the specific 5) Children of staff in either both of the following circumstances: economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer, and be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point a) where the member of staff has been employed at the school of application), e.g. social worker, justifying why it is better for the child to for two more years at the time of which the application for attend the preferred maintained nursery rather than any other nursery. admission to the school is made, and/or Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend b) the members of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which Hempstalls Primary School nursery setting. there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty 6) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. the time of application. For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or 3) Children who have an elder brother or sister in attendance at view their website. Hempstalls Primary School and who will still be attending the school at the time of the proposed admission date. (For admission purposes, Stoneydelph Primary School a brother or sister is a child who lives, at the same address and either: If the total number of preferences for admission to Stoneydelph have one or both natural parents in common; are related by a parents Primary exceeds the school’s Published Admission Number (PAN), marriage; are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated the following order of priority is used to allocate the available places. children who live at the same address, whose parents live as partners.) (N.B., after applying the oversubscription criteria, where an applicant 4) Children living within the defined catchment of the preferred setting. can be offered a place at more than one preferred school then 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near they will be offered a place at the school ranked highest on their their home addresses are to the main gate of the nursery setting, application.) determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated using 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because the Local Authority Geographical Information System. they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or Appendix 1 43

special guardianship order). (looked after children) or provided with accommodation by them 2) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a applicants either on their own individual medical grounds or by other residence order or special guardianship order). exceptional circumstances. 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained at the time of admission. by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the 8. Non-Catholic children. child’s health to attend the preferred school rather than any other For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or school. Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school view their website. and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should St. Austin’s Catholic Primary be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the and provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that preferred school rather than any other school. application before decisions on admissions are made Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority Stoneydelph Primary School. Hardship means severe suffering of (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them any kind, not merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act be experienced as a result of the child attending a different school. 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased Applicants must provide detailed information about both the type to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a and severity of any likely hardship at the time of application. residence order or special guardianship order). 3) Children who have an elder brother or sister in attendance at 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. Austin’s Stoneydelph Primary and who will still be attending the school who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of at the time of the proposed admission date. (For admission admission purposes, a brother or sister is a child who lives at the same 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. Austin’s address and either: have one or both natural parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; are adopted or fostered by a 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in common parent or are unrelated children who live at the same the school at the time of admission address, whose parents live as partners.) 5. Other Baptised Catholic children 4) Children living within the defined catchment of the preferred 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority setting. (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. Where it is residence order or special guardianship order). not possible to accommodate all children applying for places within a particular category then the School Admissions and 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school Transport Service will allocate the available places in accordance at the time of admission with the remaining criteria. If for instance, all the catchment area 8. Non-Catholic children children cannot be accommodated at a school, children who are catchment area children and satisfy category (3) will receive offers For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or of a place, followed by children who live in the catchment area view their website. and satisfy category (4), etc. St. Benedict Biscop CE Primary For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or 1. Children defined as ‘looked after children’. * (please see additional view their website. notes) St Anne’s Catholic Primary 2. Where a child has a brother or sister currently attending the If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, school and will still be attending at the time of admission. ** governors will consider applications according to the following order (please see additional notes) of priority : 3. Where the child’s parent(s) show a commitment to support, on 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of the local a regular basis, the life, worship and witness of the churches of authority (looked after children) or provided with accommodation the Smestow Vale Team Ministry or are Members of Churches by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Together in Wombourne, supported by a clerical reference using Children Act 1989) and children who were previously looked a set proforma obtainable from the school. after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became 4. Where the child has attended St. Benedict.Biscop Nursery. subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). 5. Where there are medical or compassionate grounds supported by 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. Anne’s the relevant authorities. who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of 6. To the children of staff currently employed by the school (staff admission. referes to all employees on the school payroll). 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. Anne’s. 7. To those living nearest to the school as measured by a straight 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in line distance measurement. For the purpose of distance the school at the time of admission. calculation the main reception area of the school shall be the 5. Other Baptised Catholic children. school’s point of measurement in a straight line to the child’s home using the Geographical Information System used by the 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of the local authority Local Authority. 44 Appendix 1

Priority will be given to those children who have statements of 8. Non-Catholic children. Special Educational Needs and name our school as their preference. For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or view their website. view their website. St. Dominic’s Catholic Primary St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that application before decisions on admissions are made . application before decisions on admissions are made . 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them (children in care) or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) 1989). and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parishes of the so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence Immaculate Conception and St Dominic, Stone; Holy Michael order or special guardianship order). Archangel, Aston-by-Stone; Our Lady of the Assumption, 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St Swynnerton and Sacred Heart, Eccleshall who have a brother or Bernadette’s who have a brother or sister (see Note 3 below) in sister in the school at the time of admission. the school at the time of admission 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parishes of the 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St Immaculate Conception and St Dominic, Stone; Holy Michael Bernadette’s. Archangel, Aston-by-Stone; Our Lady of the Assumption, 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in Swynnerton and Sacred Heart, Eccleshall. the school at the time of admission 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in 5. Other Baptised Catholic children the school at the time of admission. 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority 5. Other Baptised Catholic children. (looked after children) or provided with accommodation by them 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a 1989). residence order or special guardianship order). 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission. at the time of admission 8. Non-Catholic children. 8. Non-Catholic children For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or If there is over-subscription within the category, the Governors will view their website. give priority to children living closest to the school determined by shortest distance. St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the view their website. governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that St. Christopher’s Catholic Primary application before decisions on admissions are made . If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act application before decisions on admissions are made . 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased 1 . Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them residence order or special guardianship order). (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. John 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased the Baptist, Tamworth or the Parish of St. Michael and St. James, to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a Haunton who have a brother or sister (see Note 3 below) in the residence order or special guardianship order). school at the time of admission. 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. John the Christopher’s Codsall, who have a brother or sister (see Note 3 Baptist, Tamworth or the Parish of St. Michael and St. James, Haunton. below) in the school at the time of admission. 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. the school at the time of admission. Christopher’s Codsall. 5. Other Baptised Catholic children. 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of the local authority the school at the time of admission. (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them 5. Other Baptised Catholic children. (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act residence order or special guardianship order). 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a at the time of admission. residence order or special guardianship order). 8. Non-Catholic children. 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or at the time of admission. view their website. Appendix 1 45

St. Filumena’s Catholic School before decisions on admissions are made . In all categories, priority will be given to those who have a brother or sister attending St Giles’ If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the at the time of admission and then to children of staff employed at St directors will give priority to applications in accordance with the criteria Giles’ and then to children of staff who have been employed for two or listed, provided that the directors are made aware of that application more years within the Painsley Catholic Academy (see note 4 below) before decisions on admissions are made . In all categories, priority will at the time of application and/or if the member of staff is recruited to be given to those who have a brother or sister attending St Filumena’s fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage (this at the time of admission and to those children of staff employed at applies to teaching and non-teaching staff who are employed on a 0.5 St Filumena’s Catholic Primary School and then to children of staff full time equivalent or above) and then distance (see Note 5 below). who have been employed for two or more years within The Painsley 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority Catholic Academy at the time of application and/or if the member of (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act skill shortage (this applies to teaching and non-teaching staff who are 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased employed on a 0.5 full time equivalent or above) and then distance. to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority residence order or special guardianship order). (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St Giles’ who (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission. 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St Giles’. to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the residence order or special guardianship order). school at the time of admission. 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St Filumena’s. 5. Other Baptised Catholic children. 3. Other Baptised Catholic children. 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority 4. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). residence order or special guardianship order). 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at 5. Non-Catholic children. the time of admission. For the definition of baptised catholic see appendix 2. For a full copy of 8. Non-Catholic children. the admission criteria, please contact the school or view their website. For the definition of baptised catholic see appendix 2. For a full copy of St. Gabriel’s Catholic Primary the admission criteria, please contact the school or view their website. If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Primary governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the application before decisions on admissions are made criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority application before decisions on admissions are made . (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased residence order or special guardianship order). to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. John the residence order or special guardianship order). Baptist who have a brother or sister (see Note 3 below) in the school at the time of admission 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. John the Evangelist who have a brother or sister (see Note 3 below) in the 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. John the school at the time of admission Baptist, Tamworth 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. John the 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in Evangelist. the school at the time of admission 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in 5. Other Baptised Catholic children the school at the time of admission 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked after children) or provided with accommodation by them 5. Other Baptised Catholic children (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased (looked after children) or provided with accommodation by them to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act residence order or special guardianship order). 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a at the time of admission residence order or special guardianship order). 8. Non-Catholic children 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or view their website. 8. Non-Catholic children For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or St. Giles Catholic Primary School view their website. If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the directors will give priority to applications in accordance with the criteria listed, provided that the directors are made aware of that application 46 Appendix 1

St. John’s Catholic Primary, Great Haywood 8. Non-Catholic children For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the view their website. governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary, Lichfield application before decisions on admissions are made . If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the These criteria aim to preserve the particular Catholic character of the governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the school. criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that 1) Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority application before decisions on admissions are made . (looked- after children) or provided with accommodation by that 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority authority. (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) and children who (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special 1989) guardianship order). 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Holy Cross 2) Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. John the and Ss Peter & Paul who have a brother or sister (see Note 3 Baptist, Great Haywood who have a sibling at the school at the below) in the school at the time of admission time of admission. 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Holy Cross 3) Baptised Catholic children from the Parish of St. John the Baptist, and Ss Peter & Paul Great Haywood. 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in 4) Baptised Catholic children living outside the Parish of St. John the the school at the time of admission Baptist who have a sibling at the school at the time of admission. 5. Other Baptised Catholic children 5) Baptised Catholic children living outside the Parish of St. John the Baptist. 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them 6) Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act (Looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by that 1989) authority (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special at the time of admission guardianship order). 8. Non-Catholic children 7) Non-Catholic children who have a sibling in the school at the For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or time of admission. view their website. 8) Non-Catholic children living within the Parish of St John the St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary, Rugeley Baptist, Great Haywood. If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the 9) Non-Catholic children living outside the Parish of St. John the Baptist. Governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or criteria listed, provided that the Governors are made aware of that view their website. application before decisions on admissions are made . and children St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary, Hednesford who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the guardianship order). governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them application before decisions on admissions are made . (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority 1989). (looked-after children) or provided with 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. Joseph accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) and St. Etheldreda, Rugeley, who have a brother or sister (see Note (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) and children who were 3 below) in the school at the time of admission. previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. Joseph and adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special St. Etheldreda, Rugeley. guardianship order). 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Our Lady of the school at the time of admission. Lourdes who have a brother or sister (see Note 3 below) in the school at the time of admission 5. Other Baptised Catholic children. 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Our Lady of 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority Lourdes. (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased the school at the time of admission to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a 5. Other Baptised Catholic children residence order or special guardianship order). 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them the time of admission. (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 8. Non-Catholic children. 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a view their website. residence order or special guardianship order). 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission Appendix 1 47

St. Joseph’s Catholic, Uttoxeter St. Leonard’s CE (VA) First, Ipstones If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, In the event that the school is oversubscribed and unable to the directors will give priority to applications in accordance with admit all applicants who have expressed a preference for the the criteria listed, provided that the directors are made aware of school. The Governors will allocate places based on the following that application before decisions on admissions are made . In all oversubscription criteria: categories, priority will be given to those who have a brother or sister 1. Children who are in the care of the local authority (looked-after (see Note 3 below) attending St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School children) or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. children at the time of admission and to those children of staff employed with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) In at St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School and then to children of staff addition, children who were previously looked after but ceased who have been employed for two or more years within The Painsley to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a Catholic Academy (see note 5 below) at the time of application and/ residential order or special guardianship order). or if the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage (this applies to teaching and 2. Children of the right age living in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Ipstones non-teaching staff who are employed on a 0.5 full time equivalent or with Berkhamstych (that is all children who will be five on or after the 1st above) and then distance. September and the 31st August the following year on a full-time basis). 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority 3. Younger siblings of children who are in school at the time of (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them admission. (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 4. Children whose parents request a place on religious grounds, i.e. 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased their involvement in the Anglican Church. to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a 5. Children whose parents wish their child to be educated in a residence order or special guardianship order). school with specific religious environment. 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. Mary’s 6. Pupils with medical reasons which make it preferable to attend Uttoxeter and Sacred Heart Abbots Bromley. the school rather than any other school. These requests must be 3. Other Baptised Catholic children. supported by a medical report justifying, for health reasons only, 4. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority why it is better for the child to attend the preferred school rather (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them than any other school. (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased view their website. to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a St. Leonard’s CE (VA) Primary, Wiggington residence order or special guardianship order). 5. Non-Catholic children. To support our Christian Foundation, the Governing Body offers two types of places for pupils, applicants need to indicate which type of For the definition of baptised catholic see appendix 2. For a full copy place they are applying for: of the admission criteria, please contact the school or view their website. Foundation places: The Governing Body has designated 7 places to be offered to pupils St. Joseph & St. Theresa Catholic Primary whose ”families are faithful and regular worshippers in an Anglican If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the church” by this we mean that they attend services at least once a governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the month for two years. Written evidence of applicants’ commitment criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that to their place of worship (in the form of a clergy reference) will application before decisions on admissions are made . be required at the time of application. If there are more than 7 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority applicants, places will be allocated according to the following criteria. (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them These are stated in the order of priority: (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act (i) Looked after children 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased (ii) Children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a admission. residence order or special guardianship order). (iii) Residence in the parish of St Leonard’s Wigginton. 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Burntwood (iv) Children with known special medical or social needs. Written who have a brother or sister (see Note 3 below) in the school at supporting evidence must be supplied at the time of application, the time of admission from a relevant professional such as a doctor, social worker or 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Burntwood. educational psychologist; 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in (v) The nearness of the home to the school, measured along the the school at the time of admission shortest safe walking route from the front door of the child’s home address (including flats) to the school’s main pedestrian 5. Other Baptised Catholic children gate, [using the Local Authority's computerised measuring 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority system] with those living closer to the school receiving the higher (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them priority. (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased view their website. to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). St. Mary’s Catholic Primary, Brewood 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the at the time of admission governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the 8. Non-Catholic children criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or application before decisions on admissions are made ( view their website. 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them (e.g.children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 48 Appendix 1

1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased categories, priority will be given to those who have a brother or to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a sister (see Note 3 below) attending St Mary’s Catholic Academy at residence order or special guardianship order). the time of admission and to those children of staff employed at St 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St Mary’s Mary’s Catholic Academy and then to children of staff who have been Brewood who have a brother or sister (see Note 3 below) in the employed for two or more years within The Painsley Catholic Academy school at the time of admission (see note 5 below) at the time of application and/or if the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St Mary’s, skill shortage (this applies to teaching and non-teaching staff who are Brewood employed on a 0.5 full time equivalent or above) and then distance. 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority the school at the time of admission (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them 5. Other Baptised Catholic children (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. Mary’s, Leek. to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a 3. Other Baptised Catholic children. residence order or special guardianship order). 4. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them the time of admission (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 8. Non-Catholic children 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or residence order or special guardianship order). view their website. 5. Non-Catholic children. St. Mary’s Catholic Primary, Cannock For the definition of baptised catholic see appendix 2. For a full copy If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the of the admission criteria, please contact the school or view their governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the website. criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that St. Mary’s Catholic Primary, Newcastle application before decisions on admissions are made . If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the 1. Baptised Catholic children ( see Note 2 below) who are in the governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the care of a local authority (looked after children) or provided with criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that accommodation by them, (e.g. children with foster parents) application before decisions on admissions are made. (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. Mary's (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them who have a brother or sister (see Note 3 below) in the school at (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act the time of admission 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. Mary's to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in residence order or special guardianship order). the school at the time of admission. 2. Living within the parishes of:- Holy Trinity, Newcastle, Our Lady of 5. Other Baptised Catholic children. Sorrows, Knutton, Sacred Heart, Silverdale, Madeley, Our Blessed 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority Lady & St John the Baptist, Ashley and from Waterhayes estate (looked after children) or provided with accommodation by them only in the parish of St. John the Evangelist, Chesterton. (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act (a) Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or a sister at the 1989 school at the time of admission. 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school (b) Baptised Catholic children. at the time of admission. 3. Living within other parishes. 8. Non-Catholic children (a) Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister at the Note 4 Home Address school at the time of admission. The home address of a pupil is considered to be the permanent (b) Baptised Catholic children. residence of a child. The address must be the child’s only or main 4. Non-Catholic children residence for the majority of the school week. Documentary evidence (a) Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority may be required. Where care is split equally between mother and (looked after children) or provided with accommodation by them father, parents must name which address is to be used for the (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act purpose of allocating a school place. 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased Please contact the school in order to view the full admission to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a arrangements for information relating to Deferred Entry; Nursery residence order or special guardianship order). Admission Arrangements; Appeals; Repeat Applications; Late (b) Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister at the school Applications; Waiting Lists; In Year Admissions. at the time of admission For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or view their website. (c) Non-Catholic children For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or St. Mary’s Catholic Academy view their website. If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, St. Mary’s CE (VA) Primary, Mucklestone the directors will give priority to applications in accordance with the criteria listed, provided that the directors are made aware of The following criteria for selection will be employed when that application before decisions on admissions are made . In all applications for admission exceed the admission limit:- Appendix 1 49

1. All relevant children, looked after children who are of the be required. Anglican faith over all other children of the Anglican faith, are 6. children who regularly* attend a place of Christian worship other given priority to all relevant children not of Anglican faith, then all than the Church of England. A supporting letter from the relevant other children not of the Anglican faith. local minister will be required. 2. Children whose parents are resident in the catchment area of the 7. other children arranged in order of priority according to how School (i.e. the Ecclesiastical Parish of St. Mary’s, Mucklestone). A near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school by map is available upon request from school. the shortest available walking route as measured by the Children 3. Children who have siblings at the school. (Pupils who at the time and Lifelong Learning Directorate’s Geographical Information of the application have elder sibling/s in attendance at the school, System. who will still be attending at the proposed admission date). *regularly is to be interpreted as for at least a period of two years A sibling is defined as a brother or sister, half brother or sister, prior to entry and the child must have attended worship on at adopted brother or sister, step-brother or -sister or the child of the least eight separate occasions per annum. parent/carer’s partner where the child for whom the school place For a full copy of the admissions criteria, please contact the school or is sought is living in the same family unit at the same address as view their website. that sibling. 4. Children whose parents are regular in attendance of the Anglican St. Mary’s CE (VA) First, Uttoxeter Church. (i.e. attendance at least six times in last twelve months If the number of applications for admission to St Mary’s exceeds with a letter of support from Religious Leader, which should be the school’s planned admission number then the following order returned direct to the school). of priority will be used by the governing body to allocate available 5. Parents regular in attendance of another Christian Church. (i.e. places. attendance at least six times in last twelve months with a letter of 1. Children in Care support from Religious Leader, which should be returned direct to 2. Children from within the Parish of St Mary’s and whose family the school). are faithful and regular worshippers at the Parish Church or at a 6. Children who have special, social or welfare needs. (Children Church affiliated to the Churches Together in Britain and Ireland distinguished from the great majority of other applicants either or the Evangelical Alliance. Evidence will be a reference from on medical grounds of by exceptional circumstances). A letter the Vicar, Pastor or Minister. Regular attendance is defined as of support will be required from an appropriate professional, for attending at least two services per month for the past two years. example a doctor or social worker. 3. Children resident within the school catchment area at time of 7. Children of non-Christian religion who wish for a school with a admission. religious emphasis. 4. If the child has a brother or sister currently at the school. 8. Any other children. 5. Children who satisfy the following specific criteria: For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or Medical (supported by a medical report) view their website. Economic/Social related to the child (supported by a professional St. Mary’s CE (VA) Primary, Colton report). When there are more applications than there are places available, 6. Children from within the parish of St Mary’s and whose family are the governors will admit children according to the following criteria, committed members of another religious faith, written evidence applied in the following order of priority: will be required from the faith leader. 1. children in public care (looked after children), or who have been 7. Other pupils arranged in order of priority according to how near in public care, whose carer(s)/adoptive parent(s) wish their child/ their home addresses are to the school, measured by the shortest children to attend St. Mary’s school. straight line from their home to the school office. 2. children living within the catchment area. The County Council Please contact the school in order to view the full admission has a search facility on its website to enable you to check the arrangements for information relating to Deferred Entry; Appeals; catchment areas for various addresses. Visit www.staffordshire. Repeat Applications; Late Applications; Waiting Lists; In Year gov.uk/localview or contact the School Admissions and Transport Admissions. Service on 01785 278593. For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or 3. children who at the time of the application have an elder brother view their website. or sister (a sibling) already attending the school at the proposed St. Michael’s CE (VA) First, Penkridge admission date. 4. children who satisfy both of the following tests: If the number of applications for admission to a school exceeds the school’s Published Admission Number the following order of priority Test 1. they are distinguished from the general majority of other will be used to allocate the available places: applicants either on medical grounds or by other exceptional circumstances. 1. Children in care. Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained 2. Pupils who have a sibling in attendance at school at the time of by the parents). It must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is admission. better for the child to attend this school rather than any other school. 3. Pupils living within the catchment area of the school, as defined Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school, i.e. by the Local Authority. the circumstances of the child, not the specific economic or social 4. Children who are outside the catchment area and who circumstances of the parent, and be supported by a professional are themselves, or whose families are, faithful and regular report, e.g. social worker, justifying why it is better for the child to worshippers at a Church of England parish church. Written attend this school rather than any other school. evidence of the applicant’s commitment to their place of worship Test 2. they would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend the (in the form of a clergy reference) will be required, using the form school. available from the school 5. children who regularly* attend a Church of England place of 5. Children who are outside the catchment area and who worship. A supporting letter from the relevant local minister will are themselves, or whose families are, faithful and regular worshippers of another Christian denomination (as recognised by 50 Appendix 1

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and/or the Evangelical (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them Alliance). Written evidence of the applicants’ commitment to their (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act place of worship (in the form of a minister’s reference) will be 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased required, using the form available from the school. to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a 6. Children who are themselves, or whose families are, committed residence order or special guardianship order). members of another religious faith. Written evidence will be 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school required from the faith leader, please contact the school for the at the time of admission relevant form. 8. Non-Catholic children 7. Pupils arranged in order of priority according to how near their For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or home addresses are to the main gate of the school by the straight view their website. line distance as measured by the geographical information system used by the local authority. St. Peter’s CE (VA) Primary, Caverswall For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or If the number of applicants for admission to the school exceeds view their website. the school’s PAN then the following order of priority will be used to St. Modwen’s Catholic Primary allocate the available places: 1. Looked after children. If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the 2. Children of families resident in the Church parish of Caverswall governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the and who are regular church attenders either at St Peter’s criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that Caverswall, St Andrew’s Weston Coyney or another Anglican application before decisions on admissions are made . church.*1 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority 3. Children with an older brother or sister (including step children) in (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them the school at the time the additional child joins. (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased 4. Children of families who regularly worship at St Peter’s Church or to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a St Andrew’s Church but who live outside the church parish.*2 residence order or special guardianship order). 5. Children who live in the electoral parish of Caverswall, which 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of SS. Mary & alongside the village of Caverswall, includes Cookshill, Caverswall Modwen, who have a brother or sister (see Note 3 below) in the Common and Roughcote. school at the time of admission 6. Children of families who regularly worship at another Christian 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of SS. Mary & church.** Modwen. 7. Other requests from families living outside the electoral parish of 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in Caverswall. the school at the time of admission For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or 5. Other Baptised Catholic children view their website. 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority St. Peter’s CE (A) First, Alton (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them Children will be admitted to the school on the following criteria, in (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act preferential order without regard to race, gender, disability or special 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased educational need: to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). 1 ‘Looked after children’ (those who are in the care of the local authority see Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) will be given 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school priority should the school be oversubscribed. at the time of admission 2 Children whose parents are members of the Church of England 8. Non-Catholic children and who worship in the Anglican churches in the parish of Alton For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or with Bradley-le-Moors. view their website. 3 Children of Christian families of any denomination within the St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary parish of Alton with Bradley-le-Moors. If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the 4 Children who have a sibling (defined as brother or sister, half governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, stepbrother or criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that stepsister or the child of the parent/carer’s partner where the application before decisions on admissions are made . child for whom the school place is sought is living in the same family unit at the same address as that sibling) who attend and 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority will be in attendance at the school at the time of admission. (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 5 Children of the parents of any Christian denomination outside the 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased parish. to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a 6 Children whose parents do not have allegiance to any Christian residence order or special guardianship order). denomination living within the parish. 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St Patricks 7 Children whose parents do not have allegiance to any Christian who have a brother or sister (see Note 3 below) in the school at denomination living outside the parish. the time of admission For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St Patrick’s view their website. 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission 5. Other Baptised Catholic children 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority Appendix 1 51

St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary St. Thomas’ CE (VA) Primary, Kidsgrove If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the The Governors would wish to accept all children whose parents seek governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the admission on their behalf. But if the number of applications for the criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that Reception year exceed the places available, pupils will be given preference application before decisions on admissions are made . according to the following criteria, which in order of priority are: 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority 1. All children who are looked after or in the care of the local authority (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them or who are provided with accommodation by that authority and (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act children who ceased to be in care because they were adopted (or 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a 2. Children, at least one of whose parents is a faithful and regular residence order or special guardianship order). worshipper at St. Thomas’ Church, Kidsgrove. 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Holy Cross 3. Children, at least one of whose parents is a, faithful and regular and SS Peter and Paul Parish who have a brother or sister (see worshipper at a Christian church in Kidsgrove (belonging to Churches Note 3 below) in the school at the time of admission. together in England) and who also live within the Ecclesiastical Parish 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Holy Cross of Kidsgrove. (A map of the parish is available at school.) and SS Peter and Paul. 4. Children who have an elder sibling attending the school and who will still be attending at the proposed admission date. 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission. 5. Children living in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Kidsgrove or in the LEA designated catchment area for the school. (A map of the parish is 5. Other Baptised Catholic children. available at school.) 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority 6. Children, at least one of whose parents is a, faithful and regular (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them worshipper at a Christian Church (belonging to Churches Together (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act in England) who live outside the Ecclesiastical Parish of Kidsgrove. 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased (A map of the parish is available at school.) to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). 7. Any other children. 8. TIE-BREAKER: If there is over subscription within a category listed 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school above, the Governors will give priority to children living closest to at the time of admission the school by a straight line measurement from the school gate 8. Non-Catholic children to the home address as measured by the Children and Lifelong For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or Learning Directorate’s Geographical Information System. view their website. For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or St. Thomas’ Catholic Primary, Tean view their website.s; Repeat Applications; Appeals; Waiting Lists and Deferred Entry. If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the directors will give priority to applications in accordance with St. Thomas More Catholic Primary, Great Wyrley the criteria listed, provided that the directors are made aware of If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the that application before decisions on admissions are made . In all categories, priority will be given to those who have a brother or sister governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the (see Note 3 below) attending St Thomas’ Catholic Primary School criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that at the time of admission and to those children of staff employed application before decisions on admissions are made . at St. Thomas’ Catholic Primary School and then to children of staff 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority who have been employed for two or more years within The Painsley (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them Catholic Academy (see note 5 below) at the time of application and/ (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act or if the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which 1989). and children who were previously looked after but ceased there is a demonstrable skill shortage (this applies to teaching and to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a non-teaching staff who are employed on a 0.5 full time equivalent or residence order or special guardianship order). above) and then distance. 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. Mary’s & 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority St. Thomas More who have a brother or sister (see Note 3 below) (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them in the school at the time of admission. (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. Mary’s & 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased St. Thomas More. to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). 4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission. 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. Thomas’, Tean and St. Mary’s, Cresswell. 5. Other Baptised Catholic children. 3. Other Baptised Catholic children. 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority 4. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked after children) or provided with accommodation by them (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989). and children who were previously looked after but ceased 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). residence order or special guardianship order). 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school 5. Non-Catholic children. at the time of admission. For the definition of baptised catholic see appendix 2. For a full copy 8. Non-Catholic children. of the admission criteria, please contact the school or view their For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or website. view their website. 52 Appendix 1

St Werburgh’s CE (VA) Primary, Kingsley brother or sister (see Note 3 below) in the school at the time of admission. If the number of applications for admission to St Werburgh’s Church 3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St Wulstan, of England Aided Primary exceeds the school’s Published Admission Wolstanton and St John the Evangelist, Chesterton. Number (PAN:22) the places are allocated in order of priority using the following criteria: 4. Other Baptised Catholic children other who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission. 1. Relevant ‘Children in care’ or ‘Looked after children’ and previously looked after children. Previously looked after children are children 5. Other Baptised Catholic children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were 6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority adopted or became subject to a residence order or special (looked after children) or provided with accommodation by them guardianship order. (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 2. Pupils living within the ecclesiastical parish. 1989). and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a 3. Pupils who have an elder sibling in attendance at the school and residence order or special guardianship order). who will still be attending the school at the proposed admission date. Elder sibling also includes: step siblings, foster siblings, 7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the at the time of admission. same address. 8. Non-Catholic children. 4. Pupils whose parents are regular attenders of the Church of For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or England; or a church in communion with the Church of England; view their website. or a church affiliated to the Council of Churches for Great Britain and Northern Ireland or the Evangelical Alliance. Evidence of The Faber Catholic Primary School such attendance will be required in the form of a letter from a If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the minister of the Churches concerned. directors will give priority to applications in accordance with the 5. Pupils who satisfy both of the following tests: criteria listed, priority will be given to those who have a brother or sister attending Faber Catholic Primary School at the time of admission, then to those children of staff employed at Faber Test 1: They are distinguished from the great majority of applicants Catholic Primary school, and then to children of staff who have either on medical grounds or by other exceptional circumstances. been employed for two or more years within the Painsley Catholic Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained Academy (see Note 5 below) at the time of application and/or if the by the parents from a doctor or suitably qualified professional). It member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the a demonstrable skill shortage (this applies to teaching and non- child to attend St Werburgh’s C.E. (A) Primary School, Kingsley rather teaching staff who are employed on a 0.5 full time equivalent or than any other school. above) and then distance. A map of the parish boundary is available Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school, i.e. the to view at the school and parish or by post on request. circumstances of the child, not the economic or social circumstances 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority of the parent. They should be supported by a professional report, e.g. (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them from a social worker, justifying why it is better for the child to attend (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act St. Werburgh’s C.E. (A) Primary School rather than any other school. 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a Test 2: They would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend the residence order or special guardianship order). school. 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Cotton and Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty Alton. or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the child attending a different school. Parents must provide detailed 3. Other Baptised Catholic children. information about the type and severity of any likely hardship. 4. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority 6. Other pupils arranged in order or priority according to how (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them near their home addresses are to the school by straight line (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act measurement, as calculated by the Children and Lifelong 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased Learning Directorate’s Geographical Information Systems. to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). Pupils whose statutory statement of special need names the 5. Non-Catholic children. school as the most appropriate mainstream school that meets the pupil’s needs will be admitted. For the definition of baptised catholic see appendix 2. For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or view their For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or website. view their website. The Grove Primary & Nursery Unit St. Wulstan’s Catholic Primary, Wolstanton Please see the admissions criteria for Community and Voluntary If the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the Controlled Schools in Section 3. governors will give priority to applications in accordance with the criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that The Mosley Academy application before decisions on admissions are made . If the total number of preferences for admission to The Mosley 1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority Academy exceeds our Published Admission Number (PAN), the (looked after children) or provided with accommodation by them following order of priority is used to allocate the available places. (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act (N.B., after applying the oversubscription criteria, where an applicant 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased can be offered a place at more than one preferred school then to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a they will be offered a place at the school ranked highest on their residence order or special guardianship order). application.) 2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish St Wulstan, 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because Wolstanton and St John the Evangelist, Chesterton who have a they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or Appendix 1 53

special guardianship order). attend this school rather than any other school. Test 2. they would 2) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: suffer hardship if they were unable to attend the school. Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other 5. children who regularly* attend a Church of England place of worship. applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other A supporting letter from the relevant local minister will be required. exceptional circumstances. Medical grounds must be supported by a 6. children who regularly* attend a place of Christian worship other medical report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point than the Church of England. A supporting letter from the relevant of application). This report must clearly justify, for health reasons only, local minister will be required. why it is better for the child’s health to attend the preferred school 7. other children arranged in order of priority according to how near rather than any other school. Exceptional circumstances must relate their home addresses are to the main gate of the school by the to the choice of school and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances shortest available walking route as measured by the Children and of the child, not the economic or social circumstances of the parent/ Lifelong Learning Directorate’s Geographical Information System. carer. They should be supported by a professional report (obtained *regularly is to be interpreted as for at least a period of two years prior by the applicant and provided at the point of application), e.g. social to entry and the child must have attended worship on at least eight worker. This report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to separate occasions per annum. attend the preferred school rather than any other school. For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to view their website. attend the preferred school. Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to The Richard Heathcote Community Primary be experienced as a result of the child attending a different school. If the number of pupils seeking admission to the school exceeds Applicants must provide detailed information about both the type the schools PAN, then the following order of priority will be used to and severity of any likely hardship at the time of application. allocate places: 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at The Mosley 1. Relevant Looked After Children Academy and who will still be attending the school at the 2. Pupils living within the catchment area of the school. proposed admission date; (For admission purposes, a brother or sister is a child who lives at the same address and either: have 3. Pupils who have an elder sibling in attendance at the school all be one or both natural parents in common; are related by a parents attending the school and who will still be attending the school at marriage; are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are the proposed admission date; (for admission purposes, a sibling unrelated children who live at the same address, whose parents is a child who lives at the same address and who is the brother/ live as partners.) sister, half brother/sister (children who share one common parents), step brother/step sister where two children are related 4) Children living within the catchment area of the preferred school by marriage. This definition also includes adopted or fostered 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how children living at the same address). near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, 4. Pupils who satisfy both of the following tests: determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. Where it is not Test 1. They are distinguished from the great majority of applicants possible to accommodate all children applying for places within either on medical grounds or by other exceptional circumstances. a particular category then the Local Authority will allocate the Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report, (obtained available places in accordance with the remaining criteria. by the parents). It must clearly justify, for health reasons only, if it is better for the child to attend the preferred school rather than any For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or other school. Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice view their website. of school; ie, the circumstances of the child, not the economic or The Richard Crosse CE (VA) Primary, social circumstances of the parent. They should be supported by a Kings Bromley professional report, eg, social worker, justifying why it is better for the child to attend the preferred school rather than any other school. When there are more applications than there are places available, Test 2. They would suffer undue hardship if they were unable to the governors will admit children according to the following criteria, attend the school. applied in the following order of priority: 5. Other pupils arranged in order of priority according to how 1. children in public care (looked after children), or who have been near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, in public care, whose carer(s)/adoptive parent(s) wish their child/ determined by a straight line measurement as calculated using children to attend Richard Crosse school the local Authority's Geographical Information Systems. 2. children living within the catchment area. The County Council has a For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or search facility on its website to enable you to check the catchment view their website. areas for various addresses. Visit www.staffordshire.gov.uk/localview or contact the School Admissions and Transport Service on 01785 The Violet Way Academy 278593. If the number of pupils seeking admission to the school exceeds 3. children who at the time of the application have an elder brother the number of places available, the Governors will use the following or sister (a sibling) already attending the school at the proposed order of priority: admission date. 1. Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because 4. children who satisfy both of the following tests: they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or Test 1. they are distinguished from the general majority of other special guardianship order). applicants either on medical grounds or by other exceptional circumstances. 2. Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained admission to the school is made, and or, the member of staff is by the parents). It must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable better for the child to attend this school rather than any other school. skill shortage. Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the specific economic or social 3. Pupils who would, in the first year to which the application relates, circumstances of the parent, and be supported by a professional have an older brother or sister in attendance at the school (or at report, e.g. social worker, justifying why it is better for the child to Edge Hill Junior School). 54 Appendix 1

4. Children living within the defined catchment area of the school. For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or For information regarding the catchment area please contact the view their website. school or Staffordshire Local Authority. University Primary Academy, Kidsgrove 5. Other pupils arranged in order of priority according to how near their home addresses are to the school, measurements If the total number of preferences for admission to a school exceeds being by the nearest walking route. The point of measurement the school’s Published Admission Number (PAN), the following order is the school gate and the distance is as measured by the Local of priority is used to allocate the available places: Authorities Geographical Information System. (N.B., after applying the oversubscription criteria, where an applicant 6. Pupils who satisfy both of the following criteria: can be offered a place at more than one preferred school then they will be offered a place at the school ranked highest on their Test 1. They are distinguished from the majority of other applicants application.) either by reason of disability (supported by written medical evidence) or by other exceptional circumstances material to the choice of 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because school (i.e. the circumstance of the child, not the economic or social they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special circumstances of the parents); and guardianship order). Test 2. They would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend the 2) Children living within the catchment area of the preferred school preferred school. Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at the preferred merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced school and who will still be attending the school at the proposed as a result of the child attending a different school. Parents must admission date; (For admission purposes, a brother or sister is a child provide detailed information about both the type and severity of any who lives at the same address and either: have one or both natural likely hardship. parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children who live at For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or the same address, whose parents live as partners.) view their website. 4) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: Thomas Barnes Primary School Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other If the total number of preferences for admission to a school exceeds applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other the school’s Published Admission Number (PAN), the following order exceptional circumstances. Medical grounds must be supported by a of priority is used to allocate the available places: medical report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point (N.B., after applying the oversubscription criteria, where an applicant of application). This report must clearly justify, for health reasons only, can be offered a place at more than one preferred school then why it is better for the child’s health to attend the preferred school they will be offered a place at the school ranked highest on their rather than any other school. Exceptional circumstances must relate application.) to the choice of school and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the economic or social circumstances of the parent/ 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because carer. They should be supported by a professional report (obtained they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special by the applicant and provided at the point of application), e.g. social guardianship order). worker. This report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to 2) Children living within the catchment area of the preferred school attend the preferred school rather than any other school. 3) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at the preferred Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to school and who will still be attending the school at the proposed attend the preferred school. Hardship means severe suffering of admission date; (For admission purposes, a brother or sister is a child any kind, not merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to who lives at the same address and either: have one or both natural be experienced as a result of the child attending a different school. parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; are adopted Applicants must provide detailed information about both the type or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children who live at and severity of any likely hardship at the time of application. the same address, whose parents live as partners.) 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near 4) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, determined Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the Local Authority’s applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other Geographical Information System. exceptional circumstances. Medical grounds must be supported by a For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or medical report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point view their website. of application). This report must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the child’s health to attend the preferred school Veritas Academy rather than any other school. Exceptional circumstances must relate The admission arrangements will be available to view on: to the choice of school and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the economic or social circumstances of the parent/ www.staffordshire.gov.uk/staffordschoolplaces carer. They should be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point of application), e.g. social Western Springs Community Primary School worker. This report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to If the total number of preferences for admission to a nursery age attend the preferred school rather than any other school. setting exceeds the number of available places, then the following Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to order of priority will be used to allocate the available places. attend the preferred school. Hardship means severe suffering of 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because any kind, not merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or be experienced as a result of the child attending a different school. special guardianship order). Applicants must provide detailed information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at the time of application. 2) Children living within the defined catchment area for the school. 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near 3) Children who have an elder brother or sister in attendance at the their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, determined school and who will still be attending the school at the time of by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the Local Authority’s the proposed admission date. Geographical Information System. (For admission purposes, a brother or sister is a child who lives at Appendix 1 55 the same address and either: have one or both natural parents in must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the school common; are related by a parents marriage; are adopted or fostered rather than any other school. by a common parent or are unrelated children who live at the same Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend address, whose parents live as partners.) the school. 4) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty Test 1. the child is distinguished from the great majority of other or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the applicants either on their own individual medical grounds or by other child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed exceptional circumstances. Medical grounds must be supported by a information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at medical report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point the time of application. of application). This report must clearly justify, for health reasons 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near only, why it is better for the child’s health to attend the preferred their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, determined maintained nursery rather than any other nursery. Exceptional by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the Local Authority’s circumstances must relate to the choice of nursery and the individual Geographical Information System. child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the specific economic For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or or social circumstances of the parent/carer, and be supported by a view their website. professional report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker, justifying why it is better for Wilnecote Junior School the child to attend the preferred maintained nursery rather than any other nursery. If the total number of preferences for admission to Wilnecote Junior School exceeds the school’s Published Admission Number (PAN), the Test 2. the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend following order of priority is used to allocate the available places. (N.B., the preferred nursery setting. Hardship means severe suffering of after applying the oversubscription criteria, where an applicant can be any kind, not merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to offered a place at more than one preferred school then they will be be experienced as a result of the child attending a different school. offered a place at the school ranked highest on their application.) Applicants must provide detailed information about both the type 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because and severity of any likely hardship at the time of application. they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near special guardianship order). their home addresses are to the main gate of the nursery setting, 2) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated using the Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other applicants either on their own individual medical grounds or by other Applications; In Year Admissions and the Appeals Procedure. exceptional circumstances. Westlands Primary Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report Please see the admissions criteria for Community and Voluntary must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the Controlled Schools in Section 3. child’s health to attend the preferred school rather than any other Whitgreave Primary school. Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the Please see the admissions criteria for Community and Voluntary economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should Controlled Schools in Section 3. be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant William Shrewsbury Primary and provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This report must clearly justify why it is better for the child to attend the 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because preferred school rather than any other school. they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend special guardianship order). Wilnecote Junior School. Hardship means severe suffering of any 2) Children who have an elder sibling in attendance at the school kind, not merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to be and who will still be attending the school at the proposed experienced as a result of the child attending a different school. admission date; (for admission purposes, a brother or sister is a Applicants must provide detailed information about both the type child who lives at the same address and either: have one or both and severity of any likely hardship at the time of application. natural parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; 3) Children who have an elder brother or sister in attendance at are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated Wilnecote Junior and who will still be attending the school at the children who live at the same address, whose parents live as time of the proposed admission date. (For admission purposes, partners.) a brother or sister is a child who lives at the same address and 3) Children living within the catchment area of the school either: have one or both natural parents in common; are related 4) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: by a parents marriage; are adopted or fostered by a common Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other parent or are unrelated children who live at the same address, applicants either on their own medical grounds or by other whose parents live as partners.) exceptional circumstances. 4) Children living within the defined catchment of the preferred Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained setting. by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report 5) Children whose parents regularly attend a Church of England must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the church, or a church in communion with the Church of England, or child’s health to attend the school rather than any other school. of a church which is affiliated to the Council of Churches for Great Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of school Britain and Northern Ireland or the Evangelical Alliance. Evidence and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the of such attendance will be required in the form of a letter from a economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. They should be minister of the Churches concerned (see additional notes below). supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant and 6) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker. This report near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, 56 Appendix 1

determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated by the Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. Where it is not possible to accommodate all children applying for places within a particular category then the School Admissions and Transport Service will allocate the available places in accordance with the remaining criteria. If for instance, all the catchment area children cannot be accommodated at a school, children who are catchment area children and satisfy category (3) will receive offers of a place, followed by children who live in the catchment area and satisfy category (4), etc. For a full copy of the admission criteria, please contact the school or view their website. Wood Lane Primary If the total number of preferences for admission exceeds the number of available places, then the following order of priority will be used to allocate the available places. 1) Children in Care and children who ceased to be in care because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). 2) Children living within the defined catchment area for the school. 3) Children who have an elder brother or sister in attendance at the school and who will still be attending the school at the time of the proposed admission date. (For admission purposes, a brother or sister is a child who lives at the same address and either: have one or both natural parents in common; are related by a parents marriage; are adopted or fostered by a common parent or are unrelated children who live at the same address, whose parents live as partners.) 4) Children who satisfy both of the following tests: Test 1: the child is distinguished from the great majority of other applicants either on their own individual medical grounds or by other exceptional circumstances. Medical grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report must clearly justify, for health reasons only, why it is better for the child’s health to attend the preferred maintained nursery rather than any other nursery. Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of nursery and the individual child, i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the specific economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer, and be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker, justifying why it is better for the child to attend the preferred maintained nursery rather than any other nursery. Test 2: the child would suffer hardship if they were unable to attend the preferred nursery setting. Hardship means severe suffering of any kind, not merely difficulty or inconvenience, which is likely to be experienced as a result of the child attending a different school. Applicants must provide detailed information about both the type and severity of any likely hardship at the time of application. 5) Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near their home addresses are to the main gate of the nursery setting, determined by a straight-line measurement as calculated using the Local Authority’s Geographical Information System. Where it is not possible to accommodate all children applying for places within a particular category then the Local Authority will allocate the available places in accordance with the remaining criteria. If for instance, all the catchment or cluster area children cannot be accommodated at a school, children who are catchment or cluster area children and satisfy category (3) will receive offers of a place, followed by children who live in the cluster area and satisfy category (4), etc. 57 Appendix 2 Definition of a Baptised Catholic

To establish clarity, consistency and fairness in the Written Evidence of Baptism application of Criteria of Admission in Catholic The Governing Bodies of Catholic schools will Schools in accordance with the Trust Deed of the require written evidence in the form of a Certificate Archdiocese of Birmingham, it is necessary to define of Baptism or Certificate of Reception before the description of a “Baptised Catholic” for the applications for school places can be considered benefit of parents who are making applications and for categories of “Baptised Catholics”. A Certificate for governors who formulate and apply the criteria of Baptism or Reception is to include: the full name, for admissions. date of birth, date of baptism or reception, and A “Baptised Catholic” is one who: parent(s) name(s). The certificate must also show • Has been baptised into full communion (Cf. that it is copied from the records kept by the place Catechism of the Catholic Church, 837) with the of baptism or reception. Catholic Church by the Rites of Baptism of one Those who would have difficulty obtaining written of the various ritual Churches in communion evidence of baptism for a good reason, may still with the See of Rome (i.e. Latin Rite, Byzantine be considered as baptised Catholics but only after Rite, Coptic, Syriac, etc, Cf. Catechism of the they have been referred to their parish priest who, Catholic Church, 1203). Written evidence of this after consulting the Vicar General, will decide how baptism can be obtained by recourse to the the question of baptism is to be resolved and how Baptismal Registers of the church in which the written evidence is to be produced in accordance baptism took place (Cf. Code of Canon Law, 877 with the law of the Church. & 878). Those who would be considered to have good Or reason for not obtaining written evidence would • Has been validly baptised in a separated include those who cannot contact the place of ecclesial community and subsequently received baptism due to persecution or fear, the destruction into full communion with the Catholic Church of the church and the original records, or where by the Right of Reception of Baptised Christians baptism was administered validly but not in the into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church. Parish church where records are kept. Written evidence of their baptism and reception Governors may request extra supporting evidence into full communion with the Catholic Church when the written documents that are produced can be obtained by recourse to the Register of do not clarify the fact that a person was baptised Receptions, or in some cases, a sub-section of or received into the Catholic Church, (i.e. where the Baptismal Registers of the church in which the name and address of the Church is not on the the Rite of Reception took place (Cf. Rite of certificate or where the name of the Church does Christian Initiation, 399). not state whether it is a Catholic Church or not). 58 59 Appendix 3 Primary Schools in Staffordshire

All Staffordshire County Council Schools referred to are N.O.R. Relates to the number of pupils in full time co-educational day primary schools. attendance at the school in January 2013. The Published Admission Number (PAN) indicates how The school type indicates whether the school is it's own many children a school will be able to accommodate in admission authority (OAA) or is community controlled/ its intake for September 2013. voluntary controlled by the local authority. All VA, foundation and academy schools are OAA. The criteria BIDDULPH AREA for OAA schools can be found in Appendix 1 School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

Kingsfield First 860 2161 Mrs A Rourke 52 4-11 207 Gunn Street, Biddulph Community 01782 297800 Stoke on Trent ST8 6AY [email protected]

Knypersley First 860 2163 Mrs A Rourke Newpool Road, Knypersley Foundation 01782 297900 60 3-9 298 Stoke on Trent ST8 6NN [email protected]

Moor First 860 2164 Mrs S Mayes School Lane, Biddulph Moor Foundation 01782 512350 20 3-9 109 Stoke on Trent ST8 7HR [email protected]

Our Lady of Grace Catholic 860 3477 Mr I Beardmore Primary Academy 01782 512644 15 3-9 68 Woodland Street, Biddulph [email protected] Stoke on Trent ST8 6LW

Oxhey First 860 2325 Miss S Oxley 45 3-9 226 Pennine Way, Biddulph Foundation 01782 513000 Stoke on Trent ST8 7EB [email protected]

Squirrel Hayes First 860 2166 Miss E Smith Springfield Road, Biddulph Foundation 01782 297886 30 3-9 133 Stoke on Trent ST8 7DF [email protected]

BLYTHE BRIDGE Dilhorne Endowed 860 3436 Mr J Eccles CE (VA) Primary VA 01538 753168 7 4-11 27 Godley Lane, Dilhorne [email protected] Stoke on Trent ST10 2PF

Forsbrook CE (VC) Primary 860 3000 Mrs N Richards Cheadle Road, Blythe Bridge Community 01782 392577 30 4-11 210 Stoke on Trent ST11 9PW [email protected]

Fulford Primary 860 2208 Mrs J Tarr Fulford Road, Fulford Community 01889 505303 15 4-11 90 Stoke on Trent ST11 9QT [email protected] 60 Appendix 3 BLYTHE BRIDGE cont

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

Meir Heath Primary 860 2320 Mrs J Luke 52 3-11 377 Golborn Avenue, Meir Heath Community 01782 393856 Stoke on Trent ST3 7JQ [email protected]

Springcroft Primary 860 2344 Mrs H Lewis 30 4-11 214 Grindley Lane, Blythe Bridge Community 01782 394793 Stoke on Trent ST11 9JS [email protected]

St Filumena’s Catholic Primary 860 3457 Mr M Wheatley 30 4-11 204 Blythe Bridge Road, Caverswall Academy 01782 392367 Stoke on Trent ST11 9EA [email protected]

St Peter’s CE (VA) Primary 860 3430 Mr C Burton 28 4-11 196 School Lane, Caverswall VA 01782 393118 Stoke on Trent ST11 9EN [email protected]

The William Amory Primary 860 3497 Mr B Wilkin 30 3-11 161 Stallington Road, Community 01782 394900 Blythe Bridge [email protected] Stoke on Trent ST11 9PN

BURNTWOOD Boney Hay Community Primary 860 2410 Mrs J Matthewman 30 4-11 125 Chorley Road, Community 01543 510455 Burntwood WS7 2PF [email protected]

Chase Terrace Primary 860 2411 Mr G Mc Burnie 45 3-11 289 Rugeley Road, Community 01543 510500 Chase Terrace [email protected] Burntwood WS7 1AH

Fulfen Primary 860 2413 Miss J Davis 60 4-11 389 Rugeley Road, Burntwood WS7 9BJ Community 01543 510400 [email protected]

Gentleshaw Primary 860 2414 Mrs J Matthewman 20 4-11 138 Darlings Lane, Gentleshaw Community 01543 682476 Rugeley WS15 4LY [email protected]

Highfields Primary 860 2415 Mr M Wilkes 30 4-11 206 Elder Lane, Burntwood Community 01543 510445 WS7 9BT [email protected]

Holly Grove Primary 860 2416 Mrs D O’Hare 45 3-11 289 Holly Grove Lane, Community 01543 278620 Burntwood WS7 1LU [email protected]

Ridgeway Primary 860 2418 Mrs J Jelves 60 4-11 348 Grange Road, Burntwood WS7 4TU Community 01543 510470 [email protected]

Springhill Academy 860 2008 Miss S Jones 30 3-11 187 Mossbank Avenue, Academy 01543 510460 Burntwood WS7 4UN [email protected] Appendix 3 61 BURNTWOOD cont

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

St. Joseph & St. Theresa 860 3458 Mrs P Davies 30 4-11 205 Catholic Primary VA 01543 510485 High Street, Chasetown [email protected] Burntwood WS7 3XL

BURTON UPON TRENT All Saint's CE (VC) Primary 860 3025 Mr J Gray 34 3-11 300 Furlong Close, Alrewas Community 01283 790174 Burton upon Trent DE13 7EF [email protected]

All Saint's CE (C) Primary 860 3100 Mrs C Gethin 15 4-11 103 Tatenhill Lane, Rangemore Community 01283 712385 Burton upon Trent DE13 9RW [email protected]

Anglesey Primary Academy 860 2001 Mrs C Hopkins 85 4-11 626 Clarence Street, Academy 01283 563811 Burton upon Trent DE14 3LG [email protected]

Belvedere Junior 860 2144 Mrs J Woolner 60 7-11 205 Outwoods Street, Community 01283 239176 Burton upon Trent DE14 2PJ [email protected]

Christ Church Primary 860 2123 Mrs V Anderson 45 3-11 174 Dale Street, Community 01283 239445 Burton upon Trent DE14 3TE [email protected]

Edge Hill Junior 860 2138 Dr M Mander 90 7-11 325 Sycamore Road, Community 01283 239040 Burton upon Trent DE15 9NX [email protected]

Eton Park Junior 860 2145 Mrs J Green 55 7-11 202 Masefield Crescent, Foundation 01283 239450 Burton upon Trent DE14 2SG [email protected]

Grange Community 860 2124 Mrs Weldon 60 3-7 171 Shobnall Close, Community 01283 564325 Burton upon Trent DE14 2HX [email protected]

Holy Rosary Catholic Primary 860 3422 Mr N Jinks 30 4-11 228 Alexandra Road, VA 01283 239030 Burton upon Trent DE15 0JE [email protected]

Holy Trinity CE (C) Primary 860 3144 Mrs N. Oliphant 20 3-11 148 Wetmore Road, Community 01283 239495 Burton upon Trent DE14 1SN [email protected]

Horninglow Primary 860 2125 Mrs P Evans 30 3-11 209 Horninglow Road North, Foundation 01283 239535 Burton upon Trent DE13 0SW [email protected]

John of Rolleston Primary 860 2422 Mr I Bateman 57 4-11 403 Chapel Lane, Foundation 01283 239200 Rolleston-on-Dove [email protected] Burton upon Trent DE13 9AG 62 Appendix 3 BURTON UPON TRENT cont

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

Lansdowne Infants 860 2128 Mrs J Holmes 60 3-7 175 Goodman Street, Foundation 01283 239141 Burton upon Trent DE14 2QT [email protected]

Mary Howard CE (VC) Primary 860 3051 Mrs J Bullous 9 4-11 60 School Lane, Edingale Community 01827 383245 Tamworth B79 9JJ [email protected]

Needwood CE (VA) Primary 860 3486 Mrs C Gethin 12 4-11 62 Yoxall Road, Newborough VA 01283 575216 Burton upon Trent DE13 8SU [email protected]

Outwoods Primary 860 3501 Mrs L Wells 60 3-11 471 Harehedge Lane, Foundation 01283 239113 Burton upon Trent DE13 0AS [email protected]

Richard Wakefield CE (VC) 860 3119 Mrs S Robson 40 3-11 172 Primary, Community 01283 239230 Burton Street, Tutbury [email protected] Burton upon Trent DE13 9NR

River View Primary 860 3500 Mrs C Bell 45 3-11 302 Suffolk Road, Stapenhill Community 01283 239510 Burton upon Trent DE15 9HR [email protected]

Rykneld Primary 860 2167 Mr G Staddon 67 4-11 463 Main Street, Branston Community 01283 239475 Burton upon Trent DE14 3EX [email protected]

Scientia Academy 860 2002 Mr Y Bhoola 60 4-11 90 Mona Road, Academy 01283 881110 Burton upon Trent

Shobnall Primary 860 2126 Mrs B Roobottom 30 3-11 234 Shobnall Road, Community 01283 239100 Burton upon Trent DE14 2BB [email protected]

St. Modwen's Catholic Primary 860 3420 Mrs A Newbold 60 4-11 256 Tubury Road, VA 01283 239050 Burton upon Trent DE13 0AS [email protected]

The Mosley Academy 860 2152 Mrs A James 17 4-11 124 Main Road, Anslow Academy 01283 239240 Burton upon Trent DE13 9QD [email protected]

The Violet Way Academy 860 2141 Dr D Marshall 90 4-7 265 Violet Lane, Stapenhill Academy 01283 239778 Burton upon Trent DE15 9ES [email protected]

Thomas Russell Infants 860 2160 Mrs S Burton & Mrs L Farmer Station Road, Community 01283 239350 60 4-7 171 Barton-under-Needwood [email protected] Burton upon Trent DE13 8DS

Thomas Russell Junior 860 2326 Mrs S Sharpe 60 7-11 242 Efflinch Lane, Community 01283 239360 Barton-under-Needwood DE13 8EU [email protected] Appendix 3 63 BURTON UPON TRENT cont

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

Tower View Primary 860 2140 Mr A Ridout 60 4-11 295 Vancouver Drive, Winshill Community 01283 239121 Burton upon Trent DE15 0EZ [email protected]

Victoria Community 860 2132 Mrs Y Fearn 30 3-11 253 Victoria Road, Community 01283 239146 Burton upon Trent DE14 2LU [email protected]

William Shrewsbury Primary 860 2296 Mrs B Hunter 90 3-11 623 Church Road, Stretton Foundation 01283 239131 Burton upon Trent DE13 0HE [email protected]

Winshill Village Primary 860 3495 Mrs A Da Silva 30 3-1 200 Brough Road, Winshill Community 01283 239485 Burton upon Trent DE15 0DH [email protected]

Yoxall St. Peter's CE (VC) Primary 860 3132 20 4-11 150 King Street, Yoxall Community 01543 472236 Burton upon Trent DE13 8NF [email protected]

CANNOCK

Bridgtown Primary 860 2177 Mrs J Raybould 60 3-11 184 North Street, Cannock WS11 0AZ Community 01543 510201 headteacher@bridgtown.staffs.sch.uk

Chadsmoor Community Infant 860 2178 Mrs K Burns 60 3-7 176 and Nursery Community 01543 570718 Kingsway, Chadsmoor [email protected] Cannock WS11 6EU

Chadsmoor CE (VC) Junior 860 3040 Mrs K Burns 60 7-11 209 Burns Street, Chadsmoor Community 01543 511000 Cannock WS11 6DR [email protected]

Five Ways Primary 860 2180 Mrs M Walsh 90 3-11 632 Langholm Drive, Heath Hayes, Community 01543 278071 Cannock WS12 2EZ [email protected]

Gorsemoor Primary 860 2386 Mr P Bennett 60 3-11 517 Gorsemoor Road, 01543 274788 Heath Hayes, Community [email protected] Cannock WS12 3TG

Hazel Slade Primary 860 2179 Mrs L Brealey 15 4-11 108 Cannock Wood Street, Hazelslade, Foundation 01543 512215 Cannock WS12 0PN [email protected]

Heath Hayes Primary 860 2010 Mr D Dickinson 30 4-11 159 Wimblebury Road, Academy 01543 279370 Heath Hayes [email protected] Cannock WS12 2EP 64 Appendix 3 CANNOCK cont

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

Jerome Community Primary 860 2369 Mrs R Hawkins 30 3-11 205 Hussey Road, Community 01543 278595 Cannock WS11 9TP [email protected]

Littleton Green 860 2217 Mrs L Small 60 3-11 302 Community Primary Community 01543 511020 Colliers Way, Huntington [email protected] Cannock WS12 4UD

Longford Primary 860 2189 Mrs Hedar 60 3-11 344 Ascot Drive, Cannock Community 01543 510390 WS11 1PD [email protected]

Moorhill Community Primary 860 2424 Mrs S Sindrey 60 4-11 376 Pye Green Road, Cannock Foundation 01543 510241 WS11 5RN [email protected]

Norton Canes 860 2009 Mrs K Amos 45 3-11 257 Primary Academy Academy 01543 279402 School Road, [email protected] Norton Canes Cannock WS11 9SQ

Pye Green Valley Primary 860 2421 Mr K Butlin 60 3-11 411 Rose Hill, Cannock Community 01543 512490 WS12 4RT [email protected]

Redhill Primary 860 2185 Mrs E Banks 30 3-11 152 Wrights Avenue, Cannock Foundation 01543 334510 WS11 5JR [email protected]

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary 860 3461 Mrs K Bennett 30 3-11 204 Hill Top, Hednesford VA 01543 512230 Cannock WS12 1DE [email protected]

St Luke’s CE (C) Primary 860 3492 Mr S Miles 60 3-11 414 New Penkridge Road, Community 01543 510230 Cannock WS11 1HN [email protected]

St Mary’s Catholic Primary 860 3456 Mr S Breeze 30 3-11 203 Hunter Road, Cannock VA 01543 510380 WS11 0AE [email protected]

St Peter’s CE (C) Primary 860 3063 Miss S Price 60 3-11 380 Reservoir Road, Hednesford Community 01543 512400 Cannock WS12 1BE [email protected]

West Hill Primary 860 2184 Miss K Bracebridge 45 3-11 295 High Mount Street, Community 01543 512200 Cannock WS12 4BH [email protected] Appendix 3 65 CHEADLE

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

Bishop Rawle CE (VA) Primary 860 3431 Mr J Mc Cartney 45 4-11 176 Royal Walk, Cheadle VA 01538 753236 Stoke on Trent ST10 1QA [email protected]

Cheadle Primary 860 2191 Miss L Keeling 60 3-11 383 The Avenue, Cheadle Community 01538 483931 Stoke on Trent ST10 1EN [email protected]

Great Wood Primary 860 2305 Mrs P Robins 15 4-11 75 Hollington Road, Tean Community 01538 722370 Stoke on Trent ST10 4JY [email protected]

St Giles’ Catholic Primary 860 3459 Mrs A Green 30 4-11 198 Charles Street, Cheadle Academy 01538 753220 Stoke on Trent ST10 1ED [email protected]

St. Thomas' Catholic Primary 860 3473 Mr A Wretham 30 4-11 208 Parklands Road, Tean Academy 01538 722378 Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DT [email protected]

St. Werburgh's CE (VA) Primary 860 3441 Mr J Eccles 22 3-11 142 Holt Lane, Kingsley VA 01538 754700 Stoke-on-Trent ST10 2BA [email protected]

The Faber Catholic Primary 860 3300 Mrs A Beardmore 10 4-11 71 Cotton Lane, Cotton Academy 01538 702324 Stoke-on-Trent ST10 3DN [email protected]

Valley Primary 860 2264 Mr J Eccles 10 4-11 37 School Drive, Oakamoor Community 01538 702355 Stoke-on-Trent ST10 3DQ [email protected]

CHESLYN HAY/GREAT WYRLEY Cheslyn Hay 860 2393 Miss S Maiden 60 3-11 385 Community Primary Community 01922 857080 Saredon Road, Cheslyn Hay [email protected] Walsall WS6 7JQ

Glenthorne Community Primary 860 2342 Ms L Bridgwood 30 3-11 172 Glenthorne Drive, Community 01922 857000 Cheslyn Hay [email protected] Walsall WS6 7BZ

Havergal CE (VC) Primary 860 2011 Mr P Mitchell 30 4-11 194 School Lane, Shareshill Academy 01922 415342 Wolverhampton WV10 7LE [email protected]

Landywood Primary 860 2394 Mr J Withers 45 3-11 273 Holly Lane, Great Wyrley Community 01922 857020 Walsall WS6 6AQ [email protected]

Moat Hall Primary 860 2395 Mr A Bramwell 60 3-11 350 Johns Lane, Great Wyrley Community 01922 857005 Walsall WS6 6BX [email protected] 66 Appendix 3 CHESLYN HAY/GREAT WYRLEY cont

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

St. John's CE (VC) Primary 860 3145 Mr S Ayres 60 3-11 431 Hobnock Road, Essington Community 01922 476695 Wolverhampton WV11 2RF [email protected]

St. Thomas More Catholic Primary 860 3485 Mrs S Hewitt 25 3-11 142 Huthill Lane, Great Wyrley VA 01922 857075 Walsall WS6 6PG [email protected]

Whitgreave Primary 860 2204 Mrs C Jobling 30 3-11 197 The Avenue, Featherstone Academy 01902 734167 Wolverhampton WV10 7AS [email protected] CODSALL Birches First 860 2195 Miss V Dobbs 30 3-9 149 Birches Avenue, Codsall Community 01902 434100 Wolverhampton WV8 2JG [email protected]

Lane Green First 860 2368 Mrs K Bailey 30 3-9 148 Bilbrook Road, Codsall Community 01902 434300 Wolverhampton WV8 1EU [email protected]

Perton First 860 2372 Mrs A Bennett 60 3-9 262 Manston Drive, Perton Community 01902 750006 Wolverhampton WV6 7LX [email protected]

Perton, Sandown First 860 2387 Mrs E Threlkeld 45 3-9 197 Sandown Drive, Perton Community 01902 742686 Wolverhampton WV6 7PS [email protected]

St. Chad's CE (VC) First 860 3098 Mrs S Yeomans 30 3-9 131 Westbeech Road, Pattingham Community 01902 700372 Wolverhampton WV6 7AQ [email protected]

St. Christopher's 860 3483 Mrs K Brown 30 4-11 217 Catholic Primary VA 01902 434310 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, [email protected] Wolverhampton WV8 1PF

St. Nicholas CE (VC) First 860 3044 Miss J Parker 60 3-9 301 Chillington Drive, Codsall Community 01902 434126 Wolverhampton WV8 1AN [email protected] ENDON Endon Hall Primary 860 2321 Miss V Lewis 30 4-11 223 Hillside Avenue, Endon Community 01782 502645 Stoke-on-Trent ST9 9HH [email protected]

St. Anne's CE (VC) Primary 860 3035 Mrs V Hall 28 4-11 217 St. Anne's Vale, Brown Edge Community 01782 503102 Stoke-on-Trent ST6 8TA [email protected]

St. Luke's CE (VC) Primary 860 3053 Mrs K Jacklin 30 4-11 212 Leek Road, Endon Community 01782 502369 Stoke-on-Trent ST9 9EB [email protected] Appendix 3 67 KIDSGROVE

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

Castle Primary 860 2220 Miss J Mason 15 4-11 95 Mow Cop Road, Mow Cop Community 01782 297890 Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4NE [email protected]

Dove Bank Primary 860 2218 Mrs E Ford 30 3-11 165 Rutland Road, Kidsgrove Foundation 01782 296786 Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4AP [email protected]

Reginald Mitchell Primary 860 2219 Mr A Stancliffe 30 3-11 215 Congleton Road, Butt Lane Community 01782 296778 Stoke-on-Trent ST7 1NA [email protected]

Springhead Community Primary 860 2226 Mr B Anderson 30 4-11 182 Kingsley Road, Talke Pits Community 01782 296835 Stoke-on-Trent ST7 1RA [email protected]

St. John The Evangelist 860 3462 Mrs H Butters 30 4-11 166 Catholic Primary Academy 01782 296736 The Avenue, Kidsgrove [email protected] Stoke-on-Trent ST7 1AE

St. Saviour's CE (VC) Primary 860 3072 Miss L Davis 25 3-11 129 Congleton Road, Talke Community 01782 296700 Stoke-on-Trent ST7 1LW [email protected]

St. Thomas’ CE (VA) Primary 860 3489 Ms L Williamson 30 4-11 199` Poplar Drive, Kidsgrove VA 01782 787099 Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4HT [email protected]

Thursfield Primary 860 2214 Mrs L Frain 45 4-11 295 Chapel Lane, Harriseahead Community 01782 512301 Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4JL [email protected]

University Primary Academy 860 2004 Mr WJ Farrington 30 3-11 179 Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove Academy 01782 296825 Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4DJ [email protected]

KINVER/WOMBOURNE

All Saints CE (VC) Primary 60 3118 Mrs J Woodall 15 3-11 113 School Road, Trysull Community 01902 894452 Wolverhampton WV5 7HR [email protected]

Bhylls Acre Primary 860 2306 Mrs L Dunn 30 4-11 200 Bhylls Lane, Castlecroft Community 01902 761153 Wolverhampton WV3 8DZ [email protected]

Blakeley Heath Primary 860 2396 Mr C Ludlow 50 4-11 261 Sytch Lane, Wombourne Community 01902 893400 Wolverhampton WV5 0JR [email protected]

Brindley Heath Junior 860 2223 Mr J Willetts 60 7-11 231 Enville Road, Kinver Community 01384 872343 Stourbridge DY7 6AA [email protected] 68 Appendix 3 KINVER/WOMBOURNE cont

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

Corbett CE (VA) Primary 860 5202 Mrs M Southall 14 3-11 83 Six Ashes Road, Bobbington VA 01384 221260 Stourbridge DY7 5DU [email protected]

Foley Infant 860 2224 Mr J Willetts 60 4-7 157 Fairfield Drive, Kinver Community 01384 872382 Stourbridge DY7 6EW [email protected]

St. Benedict Biscop CE Primary 860 5203 Mrs M Spear 30 3-11 223 School Road, Wombourne Foundation 01902 892197 Wolverhampton WV5 9DZ [email protected]

St. Bernadette's Catholic 860 3481 Mrs J Keegan Hobbs 12 4-11 81 Primary VA 01902 894787 Lindale Drive, Wombourne [email protected] Wolverhampton WV5 8DZ

St. John's CE (VC) Primary 860 3116 Mrs D Calloway 15 4-11 83 Wombourne Road, Swindon Community 01384 273865 Staffordshire DY3 4NB [email protected]

Westfield Community Primary 860 2397 Mrs K Shaw 60 3-11 393 Ounsdale Road, Wombourne, Community 01902 892143 Wolverhampton WV5 8BH [email protected] LEEK All Saint's CE (VA) First 860 3443 Mrs E Allbutt 42 3-9 204 Cheadle Road, Leek VA 01538 483235 ST13 5QY [email protected]

Beresford Memorial CE (VA) 860 3442 Mrs C Quinn 30 3-9 140 First VA 01538 483245 Novi Lane, Leek ST13 6NR [email protected]

Blackshaw Moor CE (VC) First 860 3134 Mrs J Tillmanns 11 3-9 45 Buxton Road, Community 01538 300337 Blackshaw Moor [email protected] Leek ST13 8TW

Mrs J Mountford-Lees 7 4-11 51 Hollinsclough CE (VA) Primary 860 5200 01298 83303 Hollinsclough, Buxton SK17 0RH VA [email protected]

Mr D Bell 15 4-9 81 Horton, St. Michael's CE (VC) First 860 3067 01538 306278 Rudyard, Leek ST13 8RU Community [email protected]

Ilam CE (VA) Primary Mrs C Gunn-Smith 15 4-11 58 860 3438 Ilam, Ashbourne 01335 350316 VA Derbyshire DE6 2AZ [email protected] Appendix 3 69 LEEK cont

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

Leek First 860 2228 Mr K Allbutt 30 4-9 151 East Street, Community 01538 483200 Leek ST13 6LF [email protected]

Manifold CE (VC) Primary 860 3155 Miss J Fletcher 15 3-11 49 Warslow, Buxton, Community 01298 84320 Derbyshire SK17 0JR [email protected]

Rushton CE (VC) Primary 860 3103 Mr R Sutton 7 4-11 34 Rushton Spencer, Macclesfield, Community 01260 226303 Cheshire SK11 0SG [email protected]

St. Bartholomew's CE (VC) 860 3082 Mrs A Collins 6 3-11 14 Primary Community 01298 83233 Buxton Road, Longnor, Buxton, [email protected] Derbyshire SK17 0NZ

St. Edward's CE (VC) First 860 3042 Mrs T Jackson-Ward 50 3-9 229 Hollow Lane, Cheddleton Community 01538 360435 Leek ST13 7HP [email protected]

St. Leonard's CE (VA) First 860 3490 Mrs D Mellor 18 4-9 34 Brookfields Road, Ipstones VA 01538 266292 Stoke on Trent ST10 2LY [email protected]

St. Mary's Catholic Primary 860 3463 Mrs A Cheadle 30 3-11 147 Cruso Street, Leek ST13 8BW Academy 01538 483190 [email protected]

Waterhouses CE (VC) Primary 860 3156 Mrs A Lockey 20 3-11 64 Waterfall Lane, Waterhouses Community 01538 308356 Stoke-on-Trent ST10 3HY [email protected]

Westwood First 860 2229 Mrs V Woollacott 60 4-9 282 Westwood Road, Leek ST13 8DL Community 01538 483000 [email protected]

Woodcroft First 860 2328 Mrs S Cartlidge 40 4-9 214 Wallbridge Drive, Leek ST13 8JG Community 01538 483186 [email protected] LICHFIELD

Chadsmead Primary Academy 860 2230 Mrs S Cartwright 60 3-11 327 Friday Acre, Lichfield WS13 7HJ Academy 01543 421850 [email protected]

Charnwood Primary 860 2388 Mrs K Stanley 30 3-11 170 Purcell Avenue, Lichfield WS13 7PH Community 01543 512015 [email protected]

Christ Church CE (VC) Primary 860 3076 Mrs J Pilmore 60 4-11 396 Christ Church Lane Community 01543 510661 Lichfield WS13 8AY [email protected] 70 Appendix 3 LICHFIELD cont

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

Greysbrooke Primary 860 2276 Mrs T Holmes 30 4-11 205 Barnes Road, Lichfield WS14 0LT Community 01543 480321 [email protected]

Little Aston Primary 860 2277 Mrs E Pearce 30 4-11 226 Forge Lane, Little Aston Community 0121 353 1350 Sutton Coldfield B74 3BE [email protected]

New Lichfield Academy TBC www.staffordshire.gov.uk/lichfieldschoolplaces 30 3-11 N/A Cherry Orchard Academy Lichfield WS14 9AA

860 2234 Mrs W Horden Scotch Orchard Primary 30 3-11 178 Scotch Orchard Community 01543 510740 Lichfield WS13 6DE [email protected]

860 3080 Mrs C Evans St. Chad's CE (VC) Primary 30 4-11 216 St. Michael Road Community 01543 512000 Lichfield WS13 6SN [email protected]

860 3081 Mrs C Shaw St. James' CE (C) Primary 15 4-11 98 Brook End, Longdon Community 01543 490378 Rugeley WS15 4PL [email protected]

860 3464 Mrs D McLeary St. Joseph's Catholic Primary 30 4-11 210 Cherry Orchard, Lichfield VA 01543 263505 WS14 9AN [email protected]

860 3079 Miss H McKay St. Michael's CE (VC) Primary 60 3-11 416 Sturgeons Hill, Lichfield Community 01543 510778 WS14 9AW [email protected]

860 3114 Mrs T Parton St. Peter's CE (VC) Primary 20 4-11 164 Main Street, Stonnall Community 01543 372060 Walsall WS9 9EE [email protected]

860 3484 Mrs C Faulkner Ss Peter & Paul 20 4-11 130 Catholic Primary VA 01543 510748 Dimbles Hill, Lichfield WS13 7NH [email protected]

860 2207 Mr R Davies St. Stephen's Primary 45 4-11 247 Church Lane, Fradley Community 01283 790268 Lichfield WS13 8NL [email protected]

Whittington Community Mrs S Wilmot 45 3-11 308 Primary 860 2309 01543 432487 Common Lane, Whittington Community [email protected] Lichfield WS14 9LG

860 2340 Willows Primary Mr D Birds 60 3-11 350 Anglesey Road, Lichfield Community 01543 421830 WS13 7NU [email protected] Appendix 3 71 NEWCASTLE

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

Baldwin's Gate CE (VC) Primary 860 3137 Mrs C Lowe 15 3-11 117 Tollgate Avenue, Baldwin's Gate Community 01782 680649 Newcastle ST5 5DF [email protected]

Betley CE (VC) Primary 860 3029 Mrs S Williams 15 3-11 95 Church Lane, Betley Community 01270 820286 Crewe CW3 9AX [email protected]

Bradwell Primary 860 2241 Mrs B Caisley 30 4-11 212 Cauldon Avenue, Bradwell Community 01782 297700 Newcastle ST5 8JN [email protected]

Bursley Academy 860 2242 Mr S Cooper 45 4-11 322 Bursley Way, Newcastle ST5 8JQ Academy 01782 567740 [email protected]

Chesterton Primary 860 2358 Mr J Hankey 25 3-11 167 Brittain Avenue, Chesterton Community 01782 568650 Newcastle ST5 7NT [email protected]

Churchfields Primary 860 2005 Mrs L Jackson 45 3-11 268 School Street, Chesterton Academy 01782 568650 Newcastle ST5 7HY [email protected]

Crackley Bank Primary 860 2247 Ms S Stevenson 30 3-11 167 Blackthorn Place, Newcastle Community 01782 561760 ST5 7BE [email protected]

Ellison Primary 860 2392 Mrs N Gibson 60 4-11 314 Ellison Street, Newcastle ST5 0BL Community 01782 297680 [email protected]

Friarswood Primary 860 2250 Mrs L Wilmer 30 3-11 182 Abbots Way, Newcastle Community 01782 297345 ST5 2ES [email protected]

Hassell Community Primary 860 2251 Mrs K Broome 45 4-11 303 Barracks Road, Newcastle ST5 1LF Community 01782 297500 [email protected]

Hempstalls Primary 860 2252 Mrs L Bennett 30 3-11 234 Collard Avenue, Newcastle ST5 9LH Foundation 01782 297768 [email protected]

Hugo Meynell CE (VC) Primary 860 3026 Mr S Mitchell 45 3-11 252 Eccleshall Road, Loggerheads Community 01630 672287 Market Drayton TF9 4NU [email protected]

Knutton, St. Mary's CE (VC) 860 3491 Mrs C Beltran 45 3-11 224 Primary Community 01782 297337 Church Lane, Knutton [email protected] Newcastle ST5 6EB

Langdale Primary 860 3499 Mrs C Richards 60 3-11 379 Langdale Road, Newcastle ST5 3QE Foundation 01782 297690 [email protected] 72 Appendix 3 NEWCASTLE cont

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

May Bank Infants 860 2256 Mrs P Colley 60 4-7 178 Basford Park Road Community 01782 297340 Newcastle ST5 0PT [email protected]

Our Lady & St. Werburgh's 860 3476 Mr B Grove 30 3-11 217 Catholic Primary VA 01782 297451 Seabridge Lane, Newcastle ST5 4AG [email protected]

Ravensmead Primary 860 2157 Mr D Bell 50 3-11 318 Chapel Street, Bignall End Community 01782 296635 Stoke on Trent ST7 8QD [email protected]

Seabridge Primary 860 3496 Mrs S Mitchell 60 3-11 431 Roe Lane, Newcastle Foundation 01782 297361 ST5 3PJ [email protected]

Silverdale Primary Academy 860 2007 Mrs L Nejrup 30 3-11 153 Racecourse, Silverdale Academy 01782 297470 Newcastle ST5 6PB [email protected]

Sir John Offley CE (VC) Primary 860 3136 Mrs S A Ward-Scott 30 3-11 112 Izaak Walton Way, Madeley Community 01782 750301 Crewe CW3 9PJ [email protected]

St. Chad's CE (VC) Primary 860 3091 Miss S Clarke 48 3-11 329 Gateway, Red Street Village Community 01782 567750 Newcastle ST5 7AB [email protected]

St. Giles’ & St. George's CE (VC) 860 3092 Mrs L Evans 30 3-11 250 Primary Community 01782 297040 St Paul’s Road, Newcastle ST5 2NB [email protected]

St. John's CE (VC) Primary 860 3069 Mrs E Mc Avan 28 4-11 192 Quarry Bank Road, Keele Community 01782 296000 Newcastle ST5 5AF [email protected]

St. Luke's CE (VC) Primary 860 3093 Mrs S Ray 20 4-11 149 Pepper Street, Silverdale Community 01782 297445 Newcastle ST5 6QJ [email protected]

St. Margaret's CE (VC) Junior 860 3094 Mr A Black 64 7-11 252 Knutton Road, Newcastle ST5 0HU Community 01782 297760 [email protected]

St. Mary's Catholic Primary 860 3465 Mrs B Sims 60 3-11 365 Stanier Street, Newcastle ST5 2SU Academy 01782 619685 [email protected]

St. Mary's CE (A) Primary 860 3446 Mrs J Hughes 10 4-11 47 Church Lane, Mucklestone, Market VA 01630 672126 Drayton TF9 4DN [email protected]

St. Wulstan's Catholic Primary 860 3466 Mrs J Kirkham 60 3-11 415 Church Lane, Wolstanton VA 01782 296140 Newcastle ST5 0EF [email protected] Appendix 3 73 NEWCASTLE cont

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

The Meadows Primary 860 2236 Mrs H Procter 14 4-11 91 Newcastle Road, Madeley Heath, Community 01782 750313 Crewe CW3 9JX [email protected]

The Richard Heathcote 860 2000 Mrs J Banks 21 3-11 175 Community Primary Foundation 01782 720406 The Drive, Alsagers Bank [email protected] Stoke on Trent ST7 8BB

Westlands Primary 860 2263 Mrs L Pickard 30 4-11 191 Ostend Place, Newcastle ST5 2QY Foundation 01782 296130 [email protected]

Wood Lane Primary 860 2158 Mrs G Rogers 15 3-11 100 Church Street, Wood Lane, Foundation 01782 720487 Newcastle ST7 8PH [email protected] PENKRIDGE

Marshbrook First 860 2323 Mrs D Spiers 30 4-9 125 Teddesley Road, Penkridge Community 01785 712780 Stafford ST19 5BA [email protected]

Princefield First 860 2362 Mrs P Gallant 45 3-9 194 Saxon Road, Penkridge Community 01785 714050 Stafford ST19 5EP [email protected]

St. John's CE (VC) First 860 3030 Mrs H Lane 15 4-9 71 White Oak Drive, Bishops Wood Community 01785 840318 Stafford ST19 9AH [email protected]

St. Leonard's CE (VC) First 860 3050 Mrs J Lane 15 4-9 73 School Lane, Dunston Community 01785 712488 Stafford ST18 9AG [email protected]

St. Mary & St. Chad CE (VC) First 860 3034 Mrs S Lamond 30 4-9 138 Newport Street, Brewood Community 01902 850373 Stafford ST19 9BT [email protected]

St. Mary's Catholic Primary 860 3455 Mrs B Corbett 15 4-11 91 Wharf Lane, Brewood VA 01902 850261 Stafford ST19 9BG [email protected]

St. Mary's CE (VC) First 860 3130 Mr D Swift 25 4-9 88 Marston Road, Community 01785 840314 Wheaton Aston, [email protected] Stafford ST19 9PQ

St. Michael's CE (VA) First 860 3447 Mrs J Grundy 30 4-9 128 Market Place, Penkridge VA 01785 712344 Stafford ST19 5DJ [email protected]

St. Paul's CE (VC) First 860 3046 Mrs C Clarke 30 3-9 140 School Lane, Coven Community 01902 790253 Wolverhampton WV9 5AD [email protected] 74 Appendix 3 RUGELEY

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

Chancel Primary 860 2355 Mrs T Blankley 30 3-11 209 Wolseley Road, Rugeley WS15 2EW Community 01889 256137 [email protected]

Chase View Community Primary 860 3494 Mr A Minott 30 3-11 164 Hillary Crest, Rugeley Community 01889 256125 WS15 1NE [email protected]

Churchfield CE (VC) Primary 860 3102 Miss J Nickolls 30 3-11 146 Sandy Lane, Rugeley Community 01889 256106 WS15 2LB [email protected]

Colwich CE (VC) Primary 860 3045 Mrs N Clay 22 4-11 170 Main Road, Colwich Community 01889 881286 Stafford ST17 0XD [email protected]

Etching Hill CE (VC) Primary 860 3141 Mrs M Smith 60 3-11 348 Penk Drive North, Rugeley Community 01889 256112 WS15 2XY [email protected]

Hayes Meadow Primary 860 2327 Mrs B Luck 30 3-11 171 Spode Avenue, Handsacre Community 01543 490616 Rugeley WS15 4EU [email protected]

Henry Chadwick 860 2238 Mr R Snaith 15 4-11 82 Community School Community 01543 490354 School Lane, Hill Ridware [email protected] Rugeley WS15 3QN

Hob Hill CE/ Methodist (VC) 860 3139 Mr B Preston 30 3-11 196 Primary Community 01889 256145 Armitage Lane, Brereton [email protected] Rugeley WS15 1ED

Redbrook Hayes Community 860 3493 Mr C Gaffney 30 3-11 184 Primary Community 01889 256600 Talbot Road, Brereton Rugeley [email protected] WS15 1AU

St. Joseph's Catholic Primary 860 3467 Mrs K McNally 30 4-11 161 Newman Grove, Rugeley VA 01889 256120 WS15 1BN [email protected]

St. Mary's CE (VA) Primary 860 3434 Mr P Lovern 15 4-11 81 Bellamour Way, Colton VA 01889 256170 Rugeley WS15 3LN [email protected]

The Croft Primary 860 2153 Mrs J Millett 30 4-11 208 Rugeley Road, Armitage Community 01543 490261 Rugeley WS15 4AZ [email protected]

The John Bamford Primary 860 2360 Mrs L Thomas-Burns 45 3-11 309 Crabtree Way, Rugeley WS15 2PA Community 01889 256160 [email protected] Appendix 3 75 RUGELEY cont

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

The Richard Crosse CE (VA) 860 3440 Mr P Lovern 15 3-11 121 Primary VA 01543 472245 Lichfield Road, [email protected] Kings Bromley, Burton-on-Trent DE13 7JE

Western Springs Community 860 2273 Mrs S Wellings 30 4-11 104 Primary Foundation 01889 256000 School Road, Rugeley WS15 2PD [email protected] STAFFORD All Saints CE (VA) Primary 860 3427 Mrs G Yates 10 4-11 86 School Lane, Bednall VA 01785 355540 Stafford ST17 0SD [email protected]

All Saints CE (VC) Infants 860 3152 Mr C Middleton 15 3-7 19 Stocking Lane, Ranton Community 01785 282228 Stafford ST18 9JU [email protected]

Anson CE (VA) Primary 860 3488 Mr E Howard 15 4-11 88 Main Road, Great Haywood VA 01889 881200 Stafford ST18 0SU [email protected]

Barnfields Primary 860 2352 Mrs G Richards 60 3-11 409 Lansdowne Way, Stafford ST17 4RD Community 01785 356356 [email protected]

Berkswich CE (VC) Primary 860 3028 Mrs S Tucker 30 3-11 214 Cedar Way, Walton-on-the-Hill, Community 01785 354600 Stafford ST17 0LU [email protected]

Bishop Lonsdale CE (VC) 860 3146 Mr C Middleton 30 3-11 190 Primary Community 01785 850388 Shaws Lane, Eccleshall [email protected] Stafford ST21 6AU

Blessed Mother Teresa's 860 3479 Mrs C Horton 29 4-11 140 Catholic Primary VA 01785 356405 Somerset Road, Stafford ST17 9UZ [email protected]

Burton Manor Primary 860 2406 Mr J Robinson 45 4-11 243 Uplands Road, Stafford ST17 9PS Community 01785 356900 [email protected]

Castlechurch Primary 860 2407 Mr J Jones 60 3-11 366 Tennyson Road, Stafford ST17 9SY Community 01785 356772 [email protected]

Church Eaton Endowed 860 3433 Mr S Shaw 15 3-11 60 (VA) Primary VA 01785 823089 High Street, Church Eaton [email protected] Stafford ST20 0AG 76 Appendix 3 STAFFORD

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

Cooper Perry Primary 860 2399 Mrs E Wynne 30 3-11 209 Main Road, Seighford, Community 01785 282210 Stafford ST18 9PQ [email protected]

Doxey Primary 860 2404 Mrs J Baker 45 3-11 189 Doxey Road, Doxey Community 01785 356100 Stafford ST16 1EG [email protected]

Flash Ley Primary 860 2409 Mr S Barker 45 3-11 296 Hawksmoor Road, Stafford Community 01785 356642 ST17 9DR [email protected]

Gnosall St. Lawrence's CE (VC) 860 3153 Mrs T Edwards 30 4-11 192 Primary Community 01785 822391 Lowfield Lane, Gnosall [email protected] Stafford ST20 0ET

Haughton St. Giles CE 860 3151 Mrs T Cook 15 3-11 152 (VC) Primary Community 01785 780511 Prince Avenue, Haughton [email protected] Stafford ST18 9ET

John Wheeldon Primary 860 2402 Miss M Colgrave 75 4-11 439 Corporation Street, Stafford Academy 01785 356636 ST16 3LX [email protected]

Leasowes Primary 860 3498 Mr F Rule 60 3-11 424 Porlock Avenue, Stafford ST17 0HT Community 01785 356365 [email protected]

Oakridge Primary 860 2293 Mr P Fisher 30 3-11 220 Silvester Way, Parkside Community 01785 354620 Stafford ST17 0PR [email protected]

Parkside Primary 860 2401 Mr S Compton 45 4-11 224 Bradshaw Way, Parkside, Community 01785 617205 Stafford ST16 1TH [email protected]

Silkmore Primary 860 2408 Mrs J Mowbray 15 4-11 118 Exeter Street, Stafford Community 01785 356105 ST17 4EG [email protected]

St. Andrew's CE (VC) Primary 860 3148 Mr P Hayward 28 4-11 160 Ferrers Road, Weston Community 01889 256555 Stafford ST18 0JN [email protected]

St. Anne's Catholic Primary 860 3480 Mrs J Lomas 30 3-11 215 Lynton Avenue, Stafford ST17 0EA VA 01785 663128 [email protected]

St. Austin's Catholic Primary 860 3468 Miss E Keedwell 30 4-11 179 Garden Street, Stafford ST17 4BT VA 01785 356765 [email protected]

St. John's CE (C) Primary 860 3147 Mr D Rowley 60 4-11 368 Weston Road, Stafford ST16 3RL Community 01785 251960 [email protected] Appendix 3 77 STAFFORD cont

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

St. John's Catholic Primary 860 3460 Mr J Shingler 15 4-11 82 School Lane, Great Haywood VA 01889 808190 Stafford ST18 0SL [email protected]

St. Leonard's Primary 860 2403 Mrs S Alebon 30 4-11 201 St. Leonard's Avenue Community 01785 356890 Stafford ST17 4LT [email protected]

St. Patrick's Catholic Primary 860 3469 Mrs A Goodison 30 4-11 202 and Nursery VA 01785 356685 Marston Road, Stafford ST16 3BT [email protected]

St. Paul's CE (VC) Primary 860 3149 Mr N Bickley 15 4-11 102 Garden Street, Stafford ST17 4BT Community 01785 356634 [email protected]

St. Peter's CE (VC) Primary 860 3154 Mrs J Alexander 23 4-11 126 Church Lane, Hixon Community 01889 270233 Stafford ST18 0PS [email protected]

The Grove Primary & 860 2405 Mr A Morrish 30 3-11 149 Nursery Unit Academy 01785 356412 Highfield Grove, Stafford ST17 9RF [email protected]

Tillington Manor Primary 860 2400 Mr I Goodwin 45 3-11 290 Young Avenue, Stafford ST16 1PW Community 01785 356880 [email protected]

Veritas Academy TBC Mr T Bhoola 45 3-11 N/A Beaconside, Stafford ST18 0AD Academy www.staffordshire.gov.uk/staffordschoolplaces

Woodseaves CE (VC) Primary 860 3150 Mr G Whitehall 15 4-11 111 Dickys Lane, Woodseaves Community 01785 284212 Stafford ST20 0LB [email protected] STONE

All Saints CE (VC) First 860 3110 Mrs V Bradley 12 4-9 55 Church Lane, Standon Community 01782 791234 Stafford ST21 6AL [email protected]

Barlaston CE (VC) First 860 3027 Mrs A Clarey 20 4-9 79 Broughton Crescent, Barlaston Community 01782 372543 Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9DB [email protected]

Christ Church CE (VC) First 860 3142 Mr N Chesters 30 4-9 135 Northesk Street, Stone ST15 8EP Community 01785 354125 [email protected]

Green Lea First 860 2240 Mrs A Bagnall 10 4-9 40 Mill Lane, Milwich, Stafford Community 01889 505309 ST18 0EU [email protected]

Manor Hill First 860 2294 Mrs N Gilman 20 4-9 67 Manor Rise, Stone ST15 0HY Community 01785 812418 [email protected] 78 Appendix 3 STONE cont

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

Oulton CE (VC) First 860 3113 Mr C Wright 15 3-9 69 Rock Crescent, Oulton Community 01785 354100 Stone ST15 8UH [email protected]

Pirehill First 860 2345 Mrs D Breeze 45 4-9 257 Tilling Drive, Stone Community 01785 354041 ST15 0AA [email protected]

Springfields First 860 2315 Mrs T Jackson 30 3-9 142 The Green, Yarnfield Community 01785 760249 Stone ST15 0NJ [email protected]

St. Dominic's Catholic Primary 860 3470 Mrs F Devine 30 4-11 209 Station Road, Stone VA 01785 354070 ST15 8YG [email protected]

St. Michael's CE (VC) First 860 3112 Mrs R Brownhill 60 3-9 340 Weavers Lane, Community 01785 354111 Stone ST15 8QB [email protected]

Tittensor CE (VC) First 860 3117 Mrs G Sands 15 3-9 69 Beechcliffe Lane, Tittensor Community 01782 372539 Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9HP [email protected] TAMWORTH Amington Heath Primary School 860 2370 Mrs A Burns 30 3-11 122 Kerria Road, Amington, Community 01827 475161 Tamworth B77 4EN [email protected]

Ankermoor Primary 860 2337 Mr R Burns 20 3-11 103 Rene Road, Tamworth Community 01827 475730 B77 3NW [email protected]

Ashcroft Infants 860 2322 Mrs S Silvieri 45 3-7 134 Mildenhall, Community 01827 475925 off Wigginton Road [email protected] Tamworth B79 8RU

Birds Bush Community Primary 860 2359 Mrs S Barnes 45 3-11 297 Birds Bush Road, Belgrave, Community 01827 475170 Tamworth B77 2NE [email protected]

Coton Green Primary 860 2297 Mr R Osborne 45 4-11 310 Kipling Rise, Tamworth Community 01827 475667 B79 8LX [email protected]

Dosthill Primary 860 2331 Mr T Hand 84 3-11 613 High Street, Dosthill, Foundation 01827 475155 Tamworth B77 1LQ [email protected]

Flax Hill Junior Academy 860 2299 Mr R Lane 75 7-11 249 Chestnut Avenue Academy 01827 475675 Tamworth B79 8QZ [email protected] Appendix 3 79 TAMWORTH cont

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

Florendine Primary 860 2332 Mr I Crookes 39 4-11 274 Florendine Street, Amington Community 01827 475778 Tamworth B77 3DD [email protected]

Glascote Heath Primary 860 2373 Mrs M Hamblin 30 4-11 230 Silver Link Road, Glascote Community 01827 475000 Tamworth B77 2EA [email protected]

Hanbury's Farm Primary 860 2346 Mr P Hollis 25 3-11 178 Derwent, Off Field Farm Road, Community 01827 475100 Belgrave [email protected] Tamworth B77 2LB 75 4-7 221 Heathfields Infants 860 2335 Mr L Kilkenny Saxon Close, Wilnecote Foundation 01827 475065 Tamworth B77 5LU [email protected]

Howard Primary 860 2200 12 4-11 60 The Square, Elford Community 01827 383292 Tamworth B79 9DB [email protected]

Lakeside Community Primary 860 2361 Mrs K Timms 30 4-11 222 Leyland Road, Glascote Community 01827 475075 Tamworth B77 2SA [email protected]

Lark Hall Infant Academy 860 2298 Mr R Lane 30 3-7 80 Clifton Avenue, Tamworth Academy 01827 475720 B79 8EF [email protected]

Landau Forte Academy 860 2003 Mrs L Bridge 60 4-11 372 Greenacres Academy 01827300490 Levett Road, Amington [email protected] Tamworth B77 4AB

Longwood Primary 860 2239 Mrs P James 30 4-11 132 Allton Avenue, Mile Oak Foundation 01827 475030 Tamworth B78 3NH [email protected]

Manor Primary 860 2198 Mr S Robson 15 3-11 100 Drayton Lane, Drayton Bassett Foundation 01827 475200 Tamworth B78 3TX [email protected]

Millfield Primary 860 2203 Mr S Kelly 60 4-11 408 Coleshill Street, Fazeley Community 01827 475010 Tamworth B78 3RQ [email protected]

Moorgate Primary Academy 860 2012 Mr J Williams 45 4-11 229 Hospital Street, Tamworth Academy 01827 475755 B79 7EE [email protected]

Oakhill Primary 860 2348 Mr P Hollins 30 3-11 125 Hawksworth, Tamworth Community 01827 475020 B77 2HH [email protected] 80 Appendix 3 TAMWORTH cont

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

St. Andrew's Primary 860 3043 Mrs J Bullous 9 4-11 58 Main Street, Clifton Campville, Community 01827 373266 Tamworth B79 0AP [email protected]

St. Elizabeth's Catholic Primary 860 3478 Mrs J Rowlands 30 4-11 183 Claremont Road, Tamworth VA 01827 475860 B79 8EN [email protected]

St. Gabriel's Catholic Primary 860 3482 Mr J Hayes 55 4-11 369 Wilnecote Lane, Tamworth VA 01827 475045 B77 2LF [email protected]

St. Leonard's CE (VA) Primary 860 3450 Mrs V Wild 17 3-11 110 Syerscote Lane, Wigginton, VA 01827 475800 Tamworth B79 9DX [email protected]

Stoneydelph Primary 860 2374 Mrs J Wallbank 45 3-11 269 Crowden Road, Stoneydelph, Foundation 01827 896666 Tamworth B77 4LS [email protected]

Thomas Barnes Primary 860 2216 Mrs K Williams 12 4-11 92 School Lane, Hopwas Foundation 01827 475683 Tamworth B78 3AD [email protected]

Three Peaks Primary 860 3502 Mr R Penn-Bourton 60 3-11 403 Fossdale Road, Wilnecote Community 01827 896424 Tamworth B77 4HN [email protected]

Two Gates Community Primary 860 2333 Mrs N Llewelyn-Cook 45 3-11 298 Tamworth Road, Two Gates, Community 01827 475051 Tamworth B77 1EN [email protected]

William MacGregor Primary 860 2423 Mrs S Sedgley 30 4-11 201 Glascote Road, Community 01827 475705 Tamworth B77 2AF [email protected]

Wilnecote Junior 860 2334 Mr L Kilkenny 75 7-11 239 Smithy Lane, Wilnecote Foundation 01827 475035 Tamworth B77 5LA [email protected]

Woodlands Primary 860 2336 Mr J Baker 45 4-11 285 Canning Road, Tamworth B77 3JX Community 01827 475567 [email protected]

UTTOXETER

All Saints CE (VC) First 860 3075 Mrs A Kenny 12 3-9 47 School lane, Church Leigh Community 01889 502289 Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4PT [email protected]

All Saints CE (VC) First, 860 3048 Mr S Robson 18 4-9 95 Denstone Community 01889 590418 Oak Road, Denstone [email protected] Uttoxeter ST14 5HT Appendix 3 81

School name and address School DFE Headteacher, telephone number and email PAN Age N.O.R Number & Range May 2014 Type

Dove First 860 2266 Mrs K Gilchrist Dove Lane, Rocester Community 01889 590203 20 4-9 80 Uttoxeter ST14 5LA [email protected]

Hutchinson Memorial CE (A) First 860 3432 Mrs P Snee Uttoxeter Road, Checkley, VA 01538 722385 24 3-9 79 Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4NB [email protected]

Picknalls First 860 2316 Miss A Smith Oldfields Road, Uttoxeter ST14 7QL Community 01889 256416 60 3-9 283 [email protected]

St. Augustine's CE (C) First 860 3049 Ms S Robson Pipehay Lane, Draycott in the Clay, Community 01283 820365 15 3-9 45 Ashbourne DE6 5BY [email protected]

St. Joseph's Catholic Primary 860 3474 Mrs J Cassidy Springfield Road, Uttoxeter Academy 01889 562702 30 4-11 209 ST14 7JX [email protected]

St. Mary's CE (VA) First 860 3449 Mrs S Wade Heath Road, Uttoxeter VA 01889 256450 45 4-9 166 ST14 7LX [email protected]

St. Peter's CE (A) First 860 3426 Mrs S Webster Town Head, Alton VA 01538 702321 13 4-9 47 Stoke on Trent ST10 4AW [email protected]

St. Peter's CE (VC) First 860 3084 Mrs S Robson The Square, Marchington Community 01283 820252 18 3-9 55 Uttoxeter ST14 8LH [email protected]

Talbot First 860 2222 Mrs P Livesey Church Lane, Kingstone Community 01889 500273 10 4-9 47 Uttoxeter ST14 8QJ [email protected]

The Henry Prince CE (C) First 860 3086 Mrs J Naylor Sunny Bank, Mayfield, Ashbourne, Community 01335 342613 15 3-9 39 Derbyshire DE6 2LE [email protected]

The Richard Clarke First 860 2150 Mrs K Hanson School House Lane, Abbots Community 01283 840206 30 4-9 115 Bromley, Rugeley WS15 3BT [email protected]

Tynsel Parkes CE (VC) First 860 3120 Mrs T Walters School Road, Uttoxeter ST14 7HE Community 01889 256380 30 3-9 155 [email protected] WERRINGTON St. John's CE (VC) Primary 860 3128 Mrs D Higton 28 4-11 195 Mill Lane, Wetley Rocks, Community 01782 550309 Stoke on Trent ST9 0BN [email protected]

Werrington Primary 860 2190 Mrs N Walker 60 3-11 341 Washerwall Lane, Werrington, Community 01782 302150 Stoke on Trent ST9 0JU [email protected] 82 Appendix 4 Appendix 4 September 2014 Admissions: Summary of primary community and controlled schools that were oversubscribed and went to appeal. For information on how places were allocated for all schools, please refer to the information provided on the website www.staffordshire.gov.uk/admissions.

The following table provides a breakdown of how This information relates only to admission in September places were allocated using the admission criteria. The 2014 and does not represent or indicate the pattern of outcome of appeal hearings are also identified. admission for future years.

School name Applications Total of First No. Preferences Admission Published Number Number Admitted Total in Care Children of SEN Statement Catchment Siblings Social/Medical Attendee Regular Church relevant) (where Distance (miles) Distance Furthest appeal (not at Allowed number included in total admitted)

BURNTWOOD

Holly Grove Primary 77 51 45 45 1 0 26 10 0 0 8 0.40 0 of 1 Ridgeway Primary 94 66 60 60 0 0 41 5 1 0 13 0.47 0 of 2

BURTON

Christ Church Primary 108 72 45 45 0 0 28 11 0 0 6 0.28 0 of 12 Holy Trinity 50 22 20 20 2 0 7 4 0 0 7 1.58 0 of 1 Shobnall Primary 124 52 30 30 2 0 22 6 0 0 0 - 0 of 8 Winshill Village Primary 66 38 30 30 0 0 15 14 0 0 1 0.15 0 of 5

CANNOCK

Gorsemoor Primary 180 86 75 75 2 0 54 13 0 0 6 1.90 2 of 2 St. Luke’s CE (C) Primary 127 73 60 60 0 0 49 11 0 0 0 - 0 of 4

CHESLYN HAY

St. John’s CE(VC) Primary, Essington 117 81 60 60 1 0 47 11 0 0 1 0.72 0 of 8

CODSALL

Birches First 134 49 30 30 0 0 29 10 0 0 6 0.47 1 of 5 Lane Green First School 67 28 30 30 1 0 26 3 0 0 0 - 0 of 1

St. Nicholas CE (VC) First 155 73 60 60 1 0 45 12 0 0 2 0.45 0 of 4 Appendix 4 83

School name Applications Total of First No. Preferences Admission Published Number Number Admitted Total in Care Children of SEN Statement Catchment Siblings Social/Medical Attendee Regular Church relevant) (where Distance (miles) Distance Furthest appeal (not at Allowed number included in total admitted)

KINVER

All Saints CE(VC) Primary, Trysull 45 20 15 15 0 0 5 3 0 0 7 2.16 0 of 1

NEWCASTLE

Betley Primary 33 19 15 15 0 0 5 6 0 0 4 2.26 0 of 3

May Bank Infants 129 72 60 60 0 0 44 7 0 0 9 0.69 0 of 2

Reginald Mitchell Primary 63 39 30 30 0 1 15 13 1 0 0 - 0 of 2

PENKRIDGE

St. Paul’s CE (VC) First, Coven 45 36 30 31 0 0 28 3 0 0 0 - 0 of 2

RUGELEY

Chancel Primary 131 51 30 30 0 0 27 3 0 0 0 - 0 of 7

Hob Hill Primary School 63 37 30 30 2 0 23 5 0 0 0 - 0 of 4

Redbrook Hayes Community Primary 58 33 30 30 0 0 26 4 0 0 0 - 0 of 4

STAFFORD

Berkswich Primary 85 26 30 30 1 0 9 2 0 0 18 2.78 0 of 3

Cooper Perry Primary 71 34 30 30 1 0 10 11 0 0 8 1.59 0 of 2

Oakridge Primary 125 46 30 30 0 0 19 8 0 0 3 0.42 0 of 1

STONE

Springfields First 54 33 30 30 1 0 9 5 0 0 15 3.02 0 of 1

TAMWORTH

Hanbury’s Farm Primary 69 38 25 30 0 0 24 4 0 0 2 0.28 0 of 2

Lakeside Community Primary 88 35 30 30 1 0 22 7 0 0 0 - 0 of 2

Millfield Primary 121 64 60 60 1 0 48 7 0 0 4 0.54 0 of 1

Three Peaks Primary 104 72 60 60 0 0 46 10 0 0 4 0.19 0 of 4

William MacGregor Primary 112 51 30 30 0 0 28 2 0 0 0 - 0 of 6

Woodlands Primary 103 53 45 45 0 0 32 13 0 0 0 - 0 of 6

UTTOXETER

Tynsel Parkes CE (VC) First 87 39 30 30 1 0 26 3 0 0 0 - 0 of 3 84 Appendix 4 September 2014 Admissions: Summary of primary voluntary aided, foundation and trust schools and academies that were oversubscribed and went to appeal. For information on how places were allocated for all schools, please refer to the information provided on the website www.staffordshire.gov.uk/admissions. The following table provides a breakdown of how This information relates only to admission in September places were allocated using the admission criteria. The 2014 and does not represent or indicate the pattern of outcome of appeal hearings are also identified. admission for future years.

Allowed at Total Total 1st Published Total number appeal applications preferences Admission admitted (not included Number in total number School name admitted) BIDDULPH Oxhey First 102 58 45 45 0 of 1

BURNTWOOD

St. Joseph’s & St. Theresa 51 35 30 30 0 of 1 Catholic Primary BURTON Holy Rosary Catholic Primary 82 41 30 37 Horninglow Primary 111 50 30 30 0 of 6 Outwoods Primary 153 67 60 60 0 of 2 The Mosley Academy 77 29 17 17 1 of 1 Violet Way Academy 148 112 90 90 0 of 10 William Shrewsbury Primary 141 87 90 90 0 of 2 CANNOCK Moorhill Primary 102 63 60 60 0 of 5 St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary 68 32 30 30 0 of 2 St. Mary's Catholic Primary 98 42 30 30 0 of 1 CHEADLE The Faber Catholic Primary 25 17 10 10 3 of 3 CODSALL St. Christopher’s Catholic Primary 95 34 30 30 0 of 1 LEEK Leek First School 57 34 30 30 1 of 1 STAFFORD Anson CE (VA) Primary 31 16 15 15 1 of 1 St. Anne’s Catholic Primary 57 37 30 30 0 of 2 TAMWORTH Dosthill Primary 188 102 90 90 1 of 1 St. Gabriel's Catholic Primary 111 71 55 60 0 of 6 Appendix 3 85 Appendix 4.1 September 2013 Admissions: Summary of primary community and controlled schools that were oversubscribed and went to appeal

The following table provides a breakdown of how This information relates only to admission in September places were allocated using the admission criteria. The 2013 and does not represent or indicate the pattern of outcome of appeal hearings are also identified. admission for future years.

School name Applications Total of First No. Preferences Admission Published Number Number Admitted Total in Care Children of SEN Statement Catchment Siblings Social/Medical Attendee Regular Church relevant) (where Distance (miles) Distance Furthest appeal (not included at Allowed number admitted) in total

BURNTWOOD

Gentleshaw Primary 55 24 20 20 2 0 5 2 0 0 11 2.295 0 of 1

BURTON

Christchurch Infants 89 61 45 45 1 1 21 10 0 0 12 0.380 2 of 8

Grange Community 142 64 60 60 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 N/A 0 of 9

Holy Trinity 63 30 20 20 0 0 8 9 0 2 1 0.415 0 of 2

Rykneld Primary 114 63 67 67 0 0 57 8 0 0 2 0.919 1 of 1

Shobnall Primary 135 56 30 30 0 0 23 7 0 0 0 N/A 0 of 6

Thomas Russell Infants 108 61 60 60 2 0 47 3 0 0 8 4.926 0 of 1

CANNOCK

Gorsemoor Primary 177 81 60 60 0 1 59 0 0 0 0 N/A 0 of 3

St. Luke’s CE (C) Primary 130 80 60 60 2 0 54 4 0 0 0 N/A 1 of 8

CHEADLE

Cheadle Primary 111 74 60 60 0 0 44 10 0 0 6 0.593 0 of 6

CHESLYN HAY St. John’s CE(VC) Primary, 89 66 60 60 0 0 34 9 0 0 17 2.003 0 of 3 Essington CODSALL

Birches First 125 49 30 30 1 0 27 2 0 0 0 N/A 0 of 2

Lane Green First School 70 35 30 30 0 0 23 5 0 0 2 1.125 0 of 2 86 Appendix 4.1

School name Applications Total of First No. Preferences Admission Published Number Number Admitted Total in Care Children of SEN Statement Catchment Siblings Social/Medical Attendee Regular Church relevant) (where Distance (miles) Distance Furthest appeal (not at Allowed number included in total admitted)

St. Nicholas CE(VC) First 126 63 60 60 0 0 34 4 0 0 22 2.048 0 of 5

ENDON

St. Anne’s CE(VC) Primary 53 26 28 28 1 0 13 10 0 0 6 1.761 0 of 1

KINVER

All Saints CE(VC) Primary, 31 20 15 15 1 0 9 2 0 0 3 1.585 0 of 5 Trysull

LEEK

Leek First School 53 32 30 30 0 0 12 9 0 0 9 0.559 0 of 3

NEWCASTLE

Bradwell Primary 74 30 30 30 0 0 20 2 2 0 6 0.49 0 of 2

Hempstalls Primary 72 39 30 30 0 2 28 0 0 0 0 N/A 0 of 5

May Bank Infants 152 76 60 60 2 0 44 5 0 0 9 0.641 0 of 2

Seabridge Primary 112 52 60 60 0 0 26 10 0 0 24 4.23 0 of 1

RUGELEY

Chancel Primary 106 47 30 30 0 1 24 4 0 0 1 0.358 0 of 4

Hob Hill Primary School 65 34 30 30 0 0 17 12 0 0 2 0.35 0 of 1

The Croft Primary 56 40 30 32 0 1 22 6 0 0 3 0.757 0 of 4

STAFFORD

Barnfields Primary 111 65 60 61 2 0 27 15 1 0 16 1.464 1 of 5

Castlechurch Primary 93 64 60 60 1 0 32 10 0 0 17 0.451 0 of 2

Cooper Perry Primary 56 36 30 30 1 0 8 9 0 0 12 1.805 0 of 2

Oakridge Primary 105 39 30 30 0 0 9 13 0 0 8 1.02 0 of 1

STONE

Oulton CE (VC) First 38 17 15 15 0 0 4 4 0 0 7 2.894 1 of 1

TAMWORTH

Birds Bush Community 93 48 45 45 0 0 23 8 0 0 15 0.861 0 of 1 Primary

Hanbury’s Farm Primary 60 32 25 30 0 0 21 4 0 0 5 0.4 0 of 1 Appendix 4.1 87 Total Applications Total of First No. Preferences Admission Published Number Number Admitted Total in Care Children of SEN Statement Catchment Siblings Social/Medical Attendee Regular Church relevant) (where Distance (miles) Distance Furthest appeal (not at Allowed number included in total admitted) School name School name Applications Total of First No. Preferences Admission Published Number Number Admitted Total in Care Children of SEN Statement Catchment Siblings Social/Medical Attendee Regular Church relevant) (where Distance (miles) Distance Furthest appeal (not at Allowed number included in total admitted)

St. Nicholas CE(VC) First 126 63 60 60 0 0 34 4 0 0 22 2.048 0 of 5 Three Peaks Primary 114 76 60 60 2 0 45 13 0 0 0 N/A 0 of 9

ENDON William MacGregor Primary 92 38 30 30 0 0 27 0 0 0 3 0.29 0 of 3

St. Anne’s CE(VC) Primary 53 26 28 28 1 0 13 10 0 0 6 1.761 0 of 1 UTTOXETER Picknalls First School 105 69 60 60 1 1 43 8 1 0 5 1.714 0 of 1 KINVER

All Saints CE(VC) Primary, Tynsel Parkes CE(VC) First 71 33 30 30 1 0 22 7 0 0 0 N/A 0 of 3 31 20 15 15 1 0 9 2 0 0 3 1.585 0 of 5 Trysull The table below indicates the primary voluntary aided, foundation and trust schools and academies that LEEK were oversubscribed for admission into Reception. This information relates only to admission in September Leek First School 53 32 30 30 0 0 12 9 0 0 9 0.559 0 of 3 2013 and does not represent or indicate the pattern of admission for future years. The outcome of any admission appeal hearing has been completed where the outcome is known at the time of going to print NEWCASTLE further information can be obtained from the individual schools.

Bradwell Primary 74 30 30 30 0 0 20 2 2 0 6 0.49 0 of 2 Allowed at Total Total 1st Published Total number appeal Hempstalls Primary 72 39 30 30 0 2 28 0 0 0 0 N/A 0 of 5 applications preferences Admission admitted (not included Number in total number School name May Bank Infants 152 76 60 60 2 0 44 5 0 0 9 0.641 0 of 2 admitted) BIDDULPH Seabridge Primary 112 52 60 60 0 0 26 10 0 0 24 4.23 0 of 1 Knypersley First 125 67 60 60 0 of 3 RUGELEY Oxhey First 83 42 45 45 0 of 1 Chancel Primary 106 47 30 30 0 1 24 4 0 0 1 0.358 0 of 4 BLYTHE BRIDGE Hob Hill Primary School 65 34 30 30 0 0 17 12 0 0 2 0.35 0 of 1 St. Filumena’s Catholic Primary 54 33 23 30 The Croft Primary 56 40 30 32 0 1 22 6 0 0 3 0.757 0 of 4 BURTON STAFFORD Anglesey Foundation Primary 121 78 85 85 1 of 3 Barnfields Primary 111 65 60 61 2 0 27 15 1 0 16 1.464 1 of 5 Holy Rosary Catholic Primary 82 37 30 30 3 of 3 Castlechurch Primary 93 64 60 60 1 0 32 10 0 0 17 0.451 0 of 2 Horninglow Primary 98 35 30 30 0 of 1 Cooper Perry Primary 56 36 30 30 1 0 8 9 0 0 12 1.805 0 of 2 John of Rolleston Primary 110 54 57 60 Oakridge Primary 105 39 30 30 0 0 9 13 0 0 8 1.02 0 of 1 Lansdowne Infants 126 61 60 60 0 of 1 STONE Needwood CE (VA) Primary 23 16 12 19 Oulton CE (VC) First 38 17 15 15 0 0 4 4 0 0 7 2.894 1 of 1 Outwoods Primary 167 76 60 60 0 of 3 TAMWORTH

Birds Bush Community The Mosley Academy 68 14 17 17 93 48 45 45 0 0 23 8 0 0 15 0.861 0 of 1 Primary Violet Way Academy 150 104 90 90 0 of 2 Hanbury’s Farm Primary 60 32 25 30 0 0 21 4 0 0 5 0.4 0 of 1 William Shrewsbury Primary 179 102 90 90 0 of 7 88 Appendix 4.1

Allowed at Total Total 1st Published Total number appeal applications preferences Admission admitted (not included Number in total number School name admitted) CANNOCK

Moorhill Primary 90 66 60 60

St. Mary’s Catholic Primary 88 43 30 30

CHEADLE

St. Thomas’ Catholic Primary 52 38 30 30

CHESLYN HAY/GREAT WYRLEY

St. Thomas More Catholic Primary 45 28 25 25

KIDSGROVE

St. Thomas’ CE(VA) Primary 56 36 30 30 0 of 1

LEEK

All Saints’ CE(VA) First 96 40 42 42

NEWCASTLE

Bursley Academy 128 68 45 45 5 of 5

Our Lady & St. Werburgh’s 78 44 30 30 0 of 4 Catholic Primary

St. Wulstan’s Catholic Primary 101 52 60 60 0 of 1

The Richard Heathcote Primary 40 29 28 31

STAFFORD

All Saints CE (VA), Bednall 31 20 10 16

Anson 31 17 15 15 0 of 1

St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary 82 39 30 30

STONE

St. Dominic’s Catholic Primary 55 32 30 30

TAMWORTH

Dosthill Primary 179 100 84 84 3 of 5

Manor Primary 50 25 15 15 0 of 5

Stoneydelph Primary 92 47 45 45 7 of 7

St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary 51 30 30 30

St. Gabriel’s Catholic Primary 108 54 55 55

St. Leonard’s CE(VA) Primary 35 17 15 17 89 Appendix 5 Coordinated Scheme for Admissions to Primary and Secondary Schools – 2015/2016 Staffordshire County Council’s School Admissions Applying for School Places at the Normal Age and Transport Service (SA&TS) will coordinate all of Entry admissions at all maintained schools in Staffordshire, 4. Staffordshire County Council’s School including all Voluntary Aided, Foundation, Trust as Admissions and Transport Service will provide well as Academy Schools in respect of applications a common application form to enable parents for school places at the normal age of entry. to apply for any school within the County or in Staffordshire County Council is the relevant another local authority. Parents will also be able admissions authority for all community and to apply online. voluntary controlled schools within the County of 5. Staffordshire parents will be able to name up Staffordshire. to three school preferences, rank them in order The individual governing body is the relevant of preference and have the opportunity to give admissions authority for foundation, voluntary reasons for their preferences. Parents must name aided, trust and academy trust for academy schools all schools at which they wish to be considered within Staffordshire. for a place in order of preference, including any In accordance with regulations, admissions to maintained foundation, trust, voluntary aided or Middle Schools at the normal age of entry will be any schools outside of Staffordshire in another coordinated in accordance with the primary school local authority including academies. timetable. 6. Any Staffordshire school that receives an The Scheme application directly must ensure that it is forwarded to the School Admissions and 1. This scheme meets the requirement for a Transport Service. coordinated admission scheme under The School Admissions (Co-ordination of Admission Applying For School Places In-Year Arrangements (England)) Regulations 2012 and 7. An application form can be obtained from any applies to applications made by Staffordshire of the following sources; parents for all maintained schools and • Child’s current school (if in Staffordshire) or Academies at the normal age of entry (except preferred school special schools and nurseries). • Staffordshire’s School Admissions and 2. The purpose of the scheme is to ensure that, so Transport Service (01785 278593) far as is reasonably practicable, • Staffordshire County Council’s website www. i) each parent who applies for a school place staffordshire.gov.uk/addmissions at the normal age of entry receives only one single offer of a school place under the 8. The application form will enable parents to scheme, whether that be at a school within apply for a school of their preference, and to the county or one maintained by another provide their name and address and the name, authority, and address and date of birth of the child and also to include any documentary evidence in support ii) a child is granted admission to whichever of the application. The application form will of the schools that is ranked highest on that also allow the parents to give reasons for the application wherever possible. preference. Parents must apply directly to all 3. Parents of children resident in the County of schools for which they wish to be considered for Staffordshire must make an application for a place, including any maintained foundation, the normal age of entry through Staffordshire voluntary aided, trust, academy or any schools County Council to apply for any school within outside the County of Staffordshire. Staffordshire or in another authority. 9. Any Staffordshire school that receives an application directly must ensure that the Local Authority is notified of the application and subsequent outcome. 90 Appendix 5

Supplementary Application Forms Variations for schools in the three-tier system 10. Where an in-year application is made for a – Normal Age of Entry school for which the Governing Body are the 18. Children admitted to middle schools in Year 5 admission authority, the application must be technically form part of the primary coordinated forwarded together with supporting information scheme. provided by the parent, to the Governing Body. The Governing Body of a foundation, voluntary 19. Non Staffordshire Year 6 children attending a aided, trust or academy school may require Staffordshire middle school will only receive parents who make an application to provide information about the secondary transfer supplementary information in order to apply process if parents specifically request it. their own admissions policy. 20. Staffordshire Year 6 children attending primary 11. Parents are under no obligation to forward schools out of area will receive information from supplementary information, unless it is required Staffordshire even if they reside in an area that is to enable the Governing Body to apply their served by a Staffordshire middle school. oversubscription criteria. 21. Non Staffordshire Year 8 children attending a 12. Where supplementary information is required Staffordshire middle school will be provided for applications at the normal age of entry it with information through Staffordshire Local must be returned to the School Admissions and Authority but must apply for school places Transport Service along with a valid application through their home Local Authority. so that all information can then be passed to the Processing Applications – Normal Age of Entry relevant admissions authority. 22. By 17 November 2014 for Secondary 13. For applications made for the normal age of applications and 2 February 2015 for Primary entry, where documentary evidence in support applications, the School Admissions and of the application is received or a school receives Transport Service will have forwarded and supplementary information then it will not received all details of appropriate applications to be regarded as a valid application, unless the and from other Local Authorities and will merge parent has also completed an application with this information into the admissions database. Staffordshire County Council. 23. By 1 December 2014 for Secondary applications 14. Where documentary evidence in support of and 23 February 2015 for Primary applications the application or supplementary information the School Admissions and Transport Service is received directly by a foundation, voluntary will have forwarded all details of appropriate aided, trust or academy school for the normal applications (and accompanying supplementary age of entry, the school must inform the School application forms where provided) to Admissions and Transport Service immediately academy, trust, aided and foundation schools so that it can verify whether an application has in Staffordshire. The School Admissions and been received and if this is not the case then, Transport Service will then draw up preference the parent can be contacted and requested to lists for all community and voluntary controlled complete an application. schools by applying the County Council’s Closing Date for Return of Applications – oversubscription criteria. Normal Age of Entry 24. Each school which is its own admission authority will apply their oversubscription 15. All secondary school applications should be criteria to all applications and by the 12 submitted by the closing date of 31 October December 2014 (Secondary Schools) and 11 2014. March 2015 (Primary Schools) will forward a 16. All primary school applications should be list of all applicants to the School Admissions submitted by the closing date of 15 January and Transport Service indicating the rank 2015. order in which all children meet the school’s oversubscription criteria along with an Variation for JCB Academy and Rural Enterprise indication of which oversubscription criteria Academy – Normal Age of Entry apply to each child. The JCB Academy Trust 17. Admission to the JCB Academy and Rural will apply its oversubscription criteria to all Enterprise Academy at Year 10 will be dealt with applicants and by 9 January 2015 will forward a as part of the secondary school transfer process in list of applicants who should be offered places. Staffordshire and will form part of the secondary school coordinated admissions system. Appendix 5 91

25. The School Admissions and Transport Service 34. Children resident in other Local Authorities compares the ranked lists from all schools. After who have made preferences for schools within applying the oversubscription criteria for each Staffordshire for the normal age of entry will be stated preference, where a child qualifies for notified of the outcome of their request by their a place at more than one school, the School home Local Authority. Admissions and Transport Service will allocate a 35. Where a Staffordshire child does not qualify place at the parent’s highest ranked preference. for admission to any of their preferred schools The child would then be removed from the and is also not on the roll of a school within a other school’s lists and if there were other reasonable distance of the home address, an children awaiting places at that school the list alternative school will be offered in conjunction would be adjusted accordingly taking the next with the relevant admission authority. applicant in the order of the oversubscription criteria. 36. Where refusals are made for Staffordshire schools, parents will be given information about 26. By 14 January 2015 (Secondary Schools) and 17 the appeal process. March 2015 (Primary Schools) the initial results of places in Staffordshire schools will be known. 37. Where refusals are made on behalf of other These will be shared with other Local Authorities Local Authorities further information will be and exchanged for details of Staffordshire pupils provided to parents to enable them to appeal, gaining places at Out of County schools. It is should they wish to do so. expected that potential offers at JCB Academy Waiting Lists and Late Applications will be exchanged with Local Authorities by this date to enable other admission authorities 38. Staffordshire County operates a waiting list for to assess whether there is any impact on any Community or Voluntary Controlled School provisional offers at their own schools e.g. if a that is oversubscribed at the normal age of sibling link is broken as a result of an offer at JCB entry. Details are provided within our school Academy. admissions policy. 27. These results are then compared to rankings 39. Please note that, Academies, Trust, Voluntary and a list of provisional offers will be produced. Aided and Foundation Schools are responsible for deciding whether to operate a waiting list 28. By 23 January 2015 (Secondary Schools) and 23 and how their waiting list will operate. March 2015 (Primary Schools) the provisional offers will again be exchanged with other local 40. Staffordshire County Council as the admissions authorities. authority shall maintain a waiting list for the normal age of entry for at least 1 term in 29. Local Authorities will then repeat the process the academic year of admission, for every set out in 24 to 27 and exchange final results on oversubscribed community or voluntary 14 February 2015 (Secondary Schools) and 30 controlled school, according to the individual March 2015 (Primary Schools). school’s published admission arrangements. 30. Decisions 41. The waiting lists will be clear, fair and objective 31. On 2 March 2015 the School Admissions and and will not give priority to any child based on Transport Service will notify all Staffordshire the date that their application was received or parents who have applied for a Secondary the date that the child’s name was added to the School at the normal age of entry of the waiting list. outcome of their preference and make a single 42. It must be noted, that children who are the offer of a school place. subject of a direction by a local authority to 32. All Staffordshire parents who have applied admit or those that are allocated to a school in for a place in a Primary, Infant/Junior, First or accordance with the Fair Access Protocol must Middle School at the normal age of entry will be take precedence over other children on the notified on 16 April 2015. waiting list. (Please see School Admissions Code paragraphs 3.9 to 3.15.) 33. Offers of school places being made to Staffordshire children for the normal age of entry on behalf of a Voluntary Aided School, a Foundation, Trust or Academy school or a school in another Authority will be sent by Staffordshire County Council on behalf of the relevant admission authority. 92 Appendix 5

Acceptance of School Place 47. All decisions on applications will be made in line 41.Parents will have at least two weeks after the with the determined admission arrangements and date of offer to notify the authority as to whether will be subject to scrutiny to determine whether or not he/she wishes to accept the place offered. or not they meet the criteria for consideration under the LA Fair Access Protocol. A copy of this Change of Preference protocol is published on the LA website. 42.During the admission process the order of 48. When determining school place applications school preference may be changed by parents in outside the normal admissions round, admission writing up to the closing date. After this date, any authorities must not refuse to admit a child change of preferences received will be dealt with thought to be potentially disruptive, or likely to in line with the late application policy. exhibit challenging behaviour, on the grounds 43.Parents wishing to change their preferences that the child is first to be assessed for special to include schools not previously named will educational needs. need to make a late application, which will be 49. Where a child has been permanently excluded administered in line with information provided in from two or more schools there is no need for the individual school’s admission policy. an admission authority to comply with parental 43. Parents wishing to change their preferences preference for a period of two years from the after the notification date will need to make a last exclusion. The twice excluded rule does not late application which will then be administered apply to children who were below compulsory in line with information provided in the school age at the time of the exclusion, individual admission policy. children who have been re-instated following a permanent exclusion (or would have been had Failure to Express a Preference it been practicable to do so), and children with 45. Where a Staffordshire parent does not make special educational needs statements. There an application for any school and the child is is an expectation that the PAN at the normal known to the School Admissions and Transport age of entry will apply as the year group works Service a place will be offered at the nearest through the school. Staffordshire School with spaces available. 50. When it is not possible to offer a place, parents Transport assistance will not necessarily be must be advised of their right of appeal under provided. In the case where the nearest school the School Admissions Appeals Code. Schools with a space available is its own admissions should confirm that this has been done in their authority the offer will be made in consultation notification to the local authority by sending a with and on behalf of the allocated school. copy of the formal decision to parents. Processing Applications – In-Year Admissions 51. For applications for year groups where a waiting 44. From September 2013 onwards, the process list is in operation, the School Admissions and for in year transfers for Staffordshire schools Transport Team will add unsuccessful applicants will not be coordinated. In line with the School to the waiting list. Schools must not offer Admissions Code, parents will be able to places to applicants in excess of the published contact the School Admissions and Transport admission number where a waiting list is in Service for information about places available operation without consulting with the School and then make applications directly to schools. Admissions and Transport Team. 45. Application forms for In Year places will be 52. Where a refusal means that a child does not have available from the County Council along with a school place, the School Admissions Team will guidance on completing them. Academies and contact parents to discuss options for securing other schools which are their own admission a place. This may involve approaching other authority may also have their own forms which schools in the area that have places on parents can be obtained from the school. behalf to offer them an alternative school. 46. Completed application forms should be 53. The School Admissions and Transport Service returned directly to the preferred school. The are available to both schools and parents as a school will notify the local authority of both the source of advice on the admissions process. application and the outcome of the application Parents are also able to seek advice from within 15 working days, including sending the School Choice Advisor who will act as through a copy of the decision letter where the an independent source of advice as well as application has been refused. providing support with completing applications. 93 Appendix 6 In-Year Fair Access Protocol Aims of the Fair Access Protocol • they have been out of education for longer than The Fair Access Protocol is designed to: two months; • Be fair and transparent. • they are children whose parents have been unable to find them a place after moving to the area, • Acknowledge the need of young people who because of a shortage of places; are not on the roll of any school to be dealt with quickly and sympathetically. • they have been withdrawn from schools by their family, following fixed term exclusions and unable • Recognise the success of proactive work already to find another place; being undertaken cooperatively between schools to prevent exclusion, and to support children, e.g. • they are children of refugees and asylum seekers; through managed moves. • they are homeless children; • Reduce the time that these children spend out of • they have unsupportive family backgrounds, school. where a place has not been sought; • Ensure that schools admit children with • they are known to the police or other agencies; challenging educational needs in a manner • they are without a school place and with a history which takes account of the proportion of children of serious attendance problems; they have already admitted through the District Inclusion Partnership (DIP) process. • they are traveller children; Who is covered by the Fair Access Protocol? • they are carers; It is a legal requirement that “looked after children • they have special educational needs (but without a and previusly looked after children” be given first statement); priority for admission to all schools within their • they have disabilities or medical conditions; oversubscription criteria. • they are returning from the criminal justice system; Children with Statements of Special Educational • they are children of UK Service personnel and Need are not covered by this Protocol as their needs other Crown Servants. are considered separately and are covered by specific guidance in the SEN Code of Practice. Main Principles of the Fair Access Protocol Although there is some evidence that at times other • All schools take part in the Fair Access Protocol. children not listed above experience difficulties in • There is a general expectation that if a child attaining a school place, there is already an agreed moves into an area, he/she is admitted to the procedure for dealing with their applications that local catchment area school unless there are very should be adhered to in all cases including an exceptional reasons as to why this should not be independent admission appeals system. This process the case. Exceptional reasons would not include is administered by the School Admissions and having EAL. Having reached the admission number Transport Service. is not usually considered to be very exceptional The children covered by the Protocol will be the ones unless other circumstances apply. who are vulnerable and for whom it is even more • Schools cannot cite oversubscription as a reason important that they be admitted to a school quickly. for not admitting pupils under the protocol. The Fair Access Protocol in Staffordshire covers children who fall into one of the following categories: • Children considered under this protocol have priority for admission over others on a waiting list • they have been permanently excluded from their or awaiting an appeal. previous school; • Schools cannot refuse to admit a child who has • they are ‘children in care', or were previously in care been denied a place at that school at appeal, if the • they are returning to maintained education from protocol identifies that school as the one to admit secure units; or the child. • they are deemed vulnerable due to their • It is essential that all children are found places circumstances e.g. history of poor attendance or quickly. All parts of the local authority should be fixed term exclusions, new arrivals to the UK; prepared to deal with school admission requests as • they are attending PRUs and need to be a matter of urgency. reintegrated back into mainstream education; 94 Appendix 7

School Term Dates 2015/2016

Autumn Term 2015: Schools Open: Tuesday 8 September – Friday 23 October Half Term: Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October Schools Open: Monday 02 November – Friday 18 December

Spring Term 2016: Schools Open: Monday 4 January – Friday 12 February Half Term: Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February Schools Open: Monday 22 February – Thursday 24 March

Summer Term 2016: Schools Open: Thursday 7 April – Friday 27 May Bank Holiday: Monday 2 May Half Term: Monday 30 May – Friday 3 June Schools Open: Monday 06 June – Friday 22 July School Term Dates 2014/2015

AUTUMN TERM 2014 Schools Open Tuesday 2 September – Friday 24 October Half Term Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October Schools Open Monday 3 November – Friday 19 December

SPRING TERM 2015 Schools Open Monday 5 January – Friday 13 February Half Term Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February Schools Open Monday 23 February – Thursday 2 April

SUMMER TERM 2015 Schools Open Thursday 16 April – Friday 22 May Bank Holiday Monday 4 May Half Term Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May Schools Open Monday 1 June – Friday 17 July 95 Appendix 8 Neighbouring Authorities Birmingham City Council Leicestershire County Council LA Code: 330 LA Code: 855 School Admissions and Pupil Placements School Admissions, PO Box 16513 County Hall, Birmingham Glenfield, B2 2FF Leicester Tel: 0121 303 1888 (option 4) LE3 8RF [email protected] Tel: 01384 814223 www.birmingham.gov.uk [email protected]. Closing Date: 31 October 2014 www.leics.gov.uk Closing Date: 31 October 2014 Cheshire East Council LA Code: 895 Shropshire Council Cheshire East Borough Council, LA Code: 893 School Admissions, Floor 7 c/o Municipal Children and Young People's Services Buildings,Earle Street, Learning and Skills, Crewe, CW1 2BJ Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Tel. 0300 123 5012 Shrewsbury, [email protected] SY2 6ND www.cheshireeast.gov.uk Tel. 0345 678 9008 Closing Date: 31 October 2014 [email protected] www.shropshire.gov.uk/schools Derbyshire County Council Closing Date: 31 October 2014 LA Code: 830 Admissions and Appeals Team, Council House, Stoke on Trent County Council Saltergate LA Code: 861 Chesterfield Admissions & Family Services, Floor 2 Civic Centre, Derbyshire Glebe Street, Tel: 01629 537479 Stoke on Trent, ST4 1HH [email protected] Tel: 01782 234598 www.derbyshire.gov.uk [email protected] Closing Date: 31 October 2014 www.stoke.gov.uk Closing Date: 31 October 2014 Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council LA Code: 332 Telford and Wrekin Council School Admissions LA Code: 894 Westox House, Telford & Wrekin Council Trinity Road, 6B Darby House, Dudley, Lawn Central, West Midlands Telford, DY1 1JQ TF3 4JA Tel: 01384 814223 Tel. 01952 380901/03/04 [email protected] [email protected] www.dudley.gov.uk/admissions www.telford.gov.uk/admissions Closing Date: 31 October 2014 Closing Date: 31 October 2014 96

Walsall Council LA Code: 335 School Admissions Walsall MBC Civic Centre, Darwell Street, Walsall WS1 ITP Tel: 01922 652585 [email protected] [email protected] cms.walsall.gov.uk/index/education Closing Date: 31 October 2014

Warwickshire County Council LA Code: 937 School Admissions Service Saltisford Office Park, Ansell Way, CV34 4UL Tel: 01926 742037 [email protected] www.warwickshire.gov.uk/admissions Closing Date: 31 October 2014

Wolverhampton County Council LA Code: 336 School Admissions Transfer Section, Civic Centre, St Peter’s Square, Wolverhampton, WV1 1RR Tel: 01902 554176 [email protected] www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/admissions Closing Date: 31 October 2014

Worcestershire County Council LA Code: 885 School Admissions Team PO Box 73, Worcester WR5 2YA Tel: 01905 822700 [email protected] www.worcestershire.gov.uk Closing Date: 31 October 2014 Application for Admission to Primary School in September 2015

The preferred method for application is online. You must read all of the information contained within the "Information for Parents" Booklet very carefully. This booklet is available online at www.staffordshire.gov.uk/admissions. If you choose not to apply on-line your completed form should be returned to the School Admissions and Transport Service, Tipping Street, Stafford, ST16 2DH by 15 January 2015 at the latest.

CHILD’S DETAILS Child’s Legal Surname: Date of Birth:

Child’s Legal First Name: Male: * Female: *

Full Postal Address:

Post Code: NB: it is your responsibility to advise the School Admissions and Transport Service immediately if these details change.

Present School:

Please tick each box as appropriate Yes No

Is this child in the care of a local authority? Has the child previously been in the care of a local authority but has since been adopted (or become subject to a residence order or special guardianship order since being in public care?) From a returning Service/Crown Servant family?

Does this child have a statutory statement of educational need or Education, Health and Care Plan?

DETAILS OF PERSON COMPLETING THIS FORM

Surname: Please indicate title Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms

First Name:

Relationship to Child:

Mobile Number:

Telephone Number:

Email Address: If you are caring for someone else’s child for more than 28 days and are not an immediate relative, you may be privately fostering and it is a legal requirement that you contact the local authority on 0800 1313126. Further information is available at www.staffordshire.gov.uk.

SCHOOL PREFERENCES School DFE Number Names of Preferred Schools (see relevant Information (including those not in Staffordshire) for Parents Booklets)

1st

2nd

3rd

If you wish to make more than three preferences please attach these to your application form in ranked order. DETAILS OF ELDER SIBLING ATTENDING ANY OF YOUR PREFERRED SCHOOLS (Please note that for most schools the elder sibling must still be in attendance at the school in September 2015)

Name of Sibling Date of Birth

School attending Current Year Group

*If you do not list your catchment area school as one of your preferences and it is not possible to allocate a place at any of your listed preferences, you may only be offered a place at the nearest school that has available places. This may not be your catchment area school and could, in some circumstances, involve you paying transport costs to a school some distance from your home address. It is very important that you understand the admissions criteria for each of your preferences. This will enable you to assess what order of priority will be given to each preference. The admissions criteria will also show you if you need to complete a supplementary form or provide additional supporting information for each of your preferences. Each of your 3 preferences will be assessed against the schools published admission criteria. If a place can be offered at more than one of your preferred schools then you will be offered the school which is ranked highest on your list of preferences.

PREFERENCES FOR CATHOLIC & CHURCH OF ENGLAND AIDED SCHOOLS ONLY I have attached additional information required as specified in the admissions criteria of my preferred Catholic or Church of England/Aided School (please tick to indicate documents attached):

Has your child been Baptised a Catholic? NO YES

If YES a copy of the baptismal certificate must be enclosed with this form.

If the above information and baptismal certificate are not supplied then it will cause a delay in processing your application and may affect the outcome.

REASONS FOR PREFERENCE It is important that you read and understand the admissions criteria for each of your preferred school/s. Please remember to attach any additional evidence to support your application if it is relevant and requested in the admissions criteria. If there are any personal circumstances relating to your preference that you are not happy to disclose on this form, please tick the box and we will arrange to contact you. DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT The information provided on this application form will be used to ensure that the council’s records are correct. It may also be shared with other agencies and service providers to ensure that your child receives an appropriate service. The full Data Protection statement can be found at www.staffordshire.gov.uk. I certify that the information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge, and understand that any false or deliberately misleading information provided on this form and/or supporting papers may render this application invalid and could lead to the withdrawal of an offer of a school place for my child. I also give my consent for the School Admissions and Transport Service to contact relevant agencies in order to validate this application..

Signature: Date:

Before returning this form please ensure that you have: • consulted with any other persons who have parental responsibility for this child. • read all of the information contained within the “Information for Parents” booklet available from our website or on request very carefully; • read the relevant booklet for each Local Authority within which each school you have listed in Section 2 is situated; provided any supportive evidence required to assess your application; completed any supplementary forms necessary.

HELPLINE: If you require any assistance please telephone 01785 278593 or email: [email protected]

APPLY ON-LINE at www.staffordshire.gov.uk/admissions Primary Admissions Questionnaire School Year 2015 - 2016

Your comments are valued. In order to improve our service we would be grateful to receive your comments on the information provided within this booklet. Applying for a school place

How did you apply? Please tick relevant box

Online application

Telephone application

Paper application

If you did not apply using the online service, was there a particular reason?

Please tick relevant box Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

The application was easy to complete.

Local Authority staff were helpful with any questions I had.

Information for Parents booklet Please tick relevant box Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

The booklet was clearly written and easy to follow.

The booklet contains the information I wanted to know.

The booklet was clearly laid out. How do you think this booklet could be improved?

Please return this form to: School Admissions and Transport Service, Tipping Street, Stafford ST16 2DH 100 [Cantonese]

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