Admissions
As a comprehensive school admission is primarily dictated by residing in/proximity to the catchment area as well as the presence of siblings at the school. However, the school is able to operate some academic selection and 10% of applicants are chosen based on aptitude in ICT which is one of the school's specialisms.
The 2013 admissions document lists of number of criteria to determine priority in the event of over-subscription for places:
- Relevant looked-after children as defined in Section 22 of the Children Act 1989
- Children residing in the school’s defined catchment area
- Children with a sibling attending the school
- Medical grounds, supported by a doctor’s certificate.
- Distance from the home to school (based on straight line measurement) with those living nearer being accorded the higher priority.
Further information relating to admissions can be found on the school's website.
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