School Admission Policy 2012

Stockton Council's admission conditions will give priority to applications applications for admission to a primary or secondary school if that school is oversubscribed, in the following order:

1. Pupils who are in the care of the Local Authority.
2. Pupils with complex needs who have been discussed at the Moderating or Statements Panel and been identified as needing a 'named' primary or secondary mainstream school.
3. Pupils who have a brother or sister living at the same address and are still at the school when the pupil begins.
4. Pupils resident within the admission zone who have returned a School Admission Form by the due date.
5. Pupils who have social or medical reasons for being admitted to the school which would, should the child not be admitted, cause him or her to be seriously disadvantaged or put personal safety at risk. In all cases, corroboration will be sought from independent sources such as a medical specialist who has had continuing involvement over a period of time, social worker, or other professional. It should be noted that places would not be allocated on the basis of aptitude or ability.
6. Pupils who attend the nursery of the school they wish to attend on a full time basis.
7. Pupils who live closest to the particular school measured 'as the crow flies'.

If there are more preferences from pupils living in the admission zone than there are places available, we will give priority according to the remaining conditions. This will give priority to preferences under condition four to pupils with medical and social circumstances, pupils who attend the nursery of the school on a full time basis and then we take account of distance.

This policy is included in the Primary and Secondary Admissions Booklet for 2012, which also gives more detailed definitions of the criteria. You can get copies at your local school, libraries or by contacting admissions on (01642) 526605.

We cannot guarantee school places for pupils who live within the admission zone, if the school is full. (This normally relates to those families who move into the area during the school year).