Admissions
The Board of Education offers support for the work of governing bodies on Admissions matters. Our dedicated Admissions Adviser Bob Garrard can provide advice to schools on a range of admissions issues. You can contact Bob by emailing rgarrard@stalbans.anglican.org or calling 07895 176572.
Implementing the in-year variation to oversubscription criteria relating to church attendance:
Governors’ Appeals Statement – June 2020
Please find below two exemplar statements which governors may wish to adapt or consider when composing their statements as part of the appeals process. One statement is for an infant class size (Reception) appeal and the other is a Y5 appeal but would be pertinent for other year groups other than KS1. Every statement needs to reflect the specific situation at the school as well as the circumstances of the individual appeal. The clerk to the appeals panel will explain what information is required.
Governors Reception Appeal statement March 2020
Governors 45 Pan Y5 Appeal statement March 2020
School Admissions and Appeals – Summer term 2020 guidance
Admissions Guidance – September 2019
DfE Advice admission of children adopted from care outside of England
Admissions guidance can also be found on this page: Admissions briefing papers
