Decision details

School Admissions Policies 2026-27

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

School Admissions Policies

Decision:

Resolved:

 

Cabinet is asked to approve the following School Admission Policies:

 

a)    Appendix A - Proposed Scheme for the Co-ordination of Secondary Admissions 2026/27

 

b)    Appendix B - Proposed Scheme for the Co-ordination of Primary Admissions 2026/27

 

c)    Appendix C -Proposed Admission Arrangements for Voluntary Controlled & Community Secondary Schools 2026/27

 

d)    Appendix D -Proposed Admission Arrangements for Voluntary Controlled & Community Primary Schools 2026/27

 

Reason for Decision:

 

It is a legal requirement to have these policies in place.

 

The schemes and arrangements as presented have been sent out to all schools for consultation and no alternative suggestions have been received to date.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

As outlined in the School Admissions Code.

Contact: Debbie Clare, Admissions Co Ordinator Email: debbie.clare@wiltshire.gov.uk Tel: 01225 713010.

Report author: Cabinet Report Management Group

Publication date: 04/02/2025

Date of decision: 04/02/2025

Decided at meeting: 04/02/2025 - Cabinet

Effective from: 12/02/2025

Accompanying Documents: