ANNUAL CONSULTATION ON ADMISSION ARRANGEMENTS FOR 2013/2014
The annual consultation on admission arrangements for 2013/2014 is currently in progress as all admission policies for Blackpool schools must be determined by 15th April 2012.
Blackpool Council’s Children, Adult and Family Services’ Admission Policy for determining admission to Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools has been reviewed*. This document may be viewed in the link 'Publications'.
Any comments on the Blackpool Admissions Policy for Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools should be addressed to:
Fran Fothergill, School Admissions Manager, Children Adult and Family Services Department, Progress House, Clifton Road, Blackpool, FY4 4US by 1st March 2012.
There is no requirement for Admission Authorities of Voluntary Aided and Foundation (Trust) Schools to consult on arrangements which were consulted on in one or both of the two previous years and they are the same arrangements since the last consultation.
However, Voluntary Aided and Foundation (Trust) Schools’ and Wescliff Academy’s proposed admission policies for 2013/2014, which have been included in the consultation, may be viewed in the link "Publications".
Any comments on Blackpool Voluntary Aided and Foundation (Trust) School or Westcliff Academy proposed policies should be addressed direct to the Chairman of Governors at the school by 1st March 2012.
*This policy may be further reviewed in the light of proposed changes to the Admissions Code (February 2012)
APPLYING FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL PLACES
The In Year Admission Form must be completed for all children arriving in Blackpool or transferring between schools. Once returned to the School Admissions Team, an allocation will be made. Go to the Forms section in related information to access the form and guidance notes.
| APPLYING FOR A PLACE IN RECEPTION AT PRIMARY SCHOOL FOR SEPTEMBER 2012 |
If your child was born between 1st September 2007 and 31st August 2008, he/she should start school in September 2012. The closing date for applications was 15th JANUARY 2012.
THE ON-LINE SYSTEM IS NOW CLOSED. You should apply on a paper application which can be downloaded from 'Forms' on the side of this page or request a form from the School Admissions Team as a matter of urgency if you have still not applied.
https://emsonline.blackpool.gov.uk/ccsenterprise_admissionsonline_live/
APPLYING FOR A YEAR 7 PLACE AT SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR SEPTEMBER 2012
If your child is just starting their final year (Year 6) at primary school, he/she will be transferring to secondary school in September 2012. The closing date for applications was 31st OCTOBER 2011.
THE ON-LINE SYSTEM IS NOW CLOSED. You should apply on a paper application which can be downloaded from 'Forms' on the side of this page or request a form from the School Admissions Team as a matter of urgency if you have still not applied.
https://emsonline.blackpool.gov.uk/ccsenterprise_admissionsonline_live/
Please read the Guide for Parents brochure, which can be downloaded from 'Publications' at the side of this page, or a copy can be requested from the School Admissions Team. You should read the appropriate brochure before completing your application as it gives you information on the schools in Blackpool, how to apply for a place, what criteria will be used to allocate places and what to do if your preferences cannot be met.
You have to apply to your 'Home' Authority, so only apply here if you pay your Council Tax to Blackpool. If you pay your Council Tax to Wyre or Fylde Council, you need to apply online at www.lancashire.gov.uk/e-admissions.
Notification of the allocated SECONDARY SCHOOLS will be issued on 1st MARCH 2012
Notification of the allocated PRIMARY SCHOOLS will be issued on 23rd APRIL 2012
If you are not offered one of your preferred schools, and would like to appeal, please refer to the section on this website SCHOOL ADMISSIONS APPEALS |