The law requires that when changes are proposed to a school’s admission arrangements, their admission authorities must consult on their admission arrangements (including any supplementary information form) that will apply for admission applications the following school year.
Where the admission arrangements have not changed from the previous year there is no requirement to consult, subject to the requirement that admission authorities must consult on their admission arrangements at least once every 7 years, even if there have been no changes during that period.
Consultation must last for a minimum of 6 weeks and must take place between 1 October and 31 January in the determination year. For example: for arrangements which are to apply for entry in September 2023, consultation must be completed by 31 January 2022. This consultation period allows parents, other schools, religious authorities, and the local community to raise any concerns about the proposed admission arrangements.
Admission authorities must consult with:
a) parents of children between the ages of two and eighteen;
b) other persons in the relevant area who in the opinion of the admission authority have an interest in the proposed admissions;
c) all other admission authorities within the relevant area (except that primary schools need not consult secondary schools);
d) whichever of the governing body and the local authority is not the admission authority;
e) any adjoining neighbouring local authorities where the admission authority is the local authority;
and f) in the case of schools designated with a religious character, the body or person representing the religion or religious denomination.
London Borough of Newham Maintained Voluntary Aided Roman Catholic Secondary Schools
School admissions statutory consultation for entry dates from September 2025
In accordance with the School Admissions (Admission Arrangements and Co-ordination of Admission Arrangements) (England) Regulations 2012, we are consulting on our proposed school admission arrangements for September 2025 entry.
St Angela’s Ursuline School (316/4600)
Consultation period: Thursday 14 December 2023 to Wednesday 31 January 2024
Proposed change
The Governing Body of St. Angela’s Ursuline School are removing from all over-subscription criteria the request for any evidence related to what level of practice of that faith their child/family undertake.
St Angela’s Ursuline School proposed admission arrangements for September 2025 entry (PDF)
Why is this change being proposed?
The Governing Body of St Angela's Ursuline School are undertaking this change to align the admission criteria(s) of the school with changes made to the CES (Catholic Education Service) national model admission policies.
Your opinion is important to the school and Newham.
This is a formal consultation process that gives you your say in how St. Angela’s Ursuline School offers places.
Respond to this consultation
If you would like to participate in this consultation please tell the school if you agree or disagree and where you disagree your reason why. All comments will be given serious consideration before the Governing Body determine (set) their arrangements.
Consultation responses
The Governing Body of St Angela’s Ursuline School invites you to submit your views or make comments, in writing, by 5pm on Wednesday 31st January 2024. Responses to this consultation can be made by email to office@stangelas-ursuline.co.uk
St Bonaventure’s RC School (316/4601)
Consultation period: Thursday 14 December 2023 to Wednesday 31 January 2024
Proposed change
The Governing Body of St. Bonaventure’s RC School are removing from all over-subscription criteria the request for any evidence related to what level of practice of that faith their child/family undertake.
St. Bonaventure’s RC School proposed admission arrangements for September 2025 entry (PDF)
Why is this change being proposed?
The Governing Body of St. Bonaventure’s RC School are undertaking this change to align the admission criteria(s) of the school with changes made to the CES (Catholic Education Service) national model admission policies.
Your opinion is important to the school and Newham.
This is a formal consultation process that gives you your say in how St. Bonaventure’s RC School offers places.
Respond to this consultation
If you would like to participate in this consultation please tell the school if you agree or disagree and where you disagree your reason why. All comments will be given serious consideration before the Governing Body determine (set) their arrangements.
Consultation responses
The Governing Body of St. Bonaventure’s RC School invites you to submit your views or make comments, in writing, by 5pm on Wednesday 31st January 2024. Responses to this consultation can be made by email to info@stbons.org
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Trust
School admissions statutory consultation for entry dates from September 2025
In accordance with the School Admissions (Admission Arrangements and Co-ordination of Admission Arrangements) (England) Regulations 2012, we are consulting on our proposed school admission arrangements for September 2025 entry.
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Trust:
- St Antony’s Catholic Primary School (316/3511)
- St Edward’s Catholic Primary School (316/3503)
- St Francis’ Catholic Primary School (316/3510)
- St Helen’s Catholic Primary School (316/3505)
- St Joachim’s Catholic Primary School (316/3506)
- St Winefride’s RC Primary School (316/3508)
London Borough of Newham Maintained Voluntary Aided Roman Catholic Primary School - St. Michael’s Catholic Primary School adopts the admission arrangements of Our Lady of Grace Academy Trust.
Consultation period: Thursday 14 December 2023 to Wednesday 31 January 2024
Proposed change
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Trust are removing from all over-subscription criteria the request for any evidence related to what level of practice of that faith their child/family undertake.
Why is this change being proposed?
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Trust are undertaking this change to align the admission criteria(s) of the school with changes made to the CES (Catholic Education Service) national model admission policies.
Second Proposed change
To reduce the Published Admission Number (PAN) for:
- St. Winefride’s RC Primary School (316/3508) from 60 to 30
Reason for proposed change
Over the last three years there has been a reduction in primary pupil numbers in some areas of the borough, mainly due to a decline in Newham’s birth rate. In addition, Brexit and the COVID pandemic challenges have resulted in increased pupil mobility.
In consideration to the lower forecasts in pupil numbers over the next three-five years and in order to maintain financial stability, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary Trust is proposing a permanent reduction to published admissions number for St. Winefride’s RC primary School from September 2025.
Your opinion is important to the school and Newham.
This is a formal consultation process that gives you your say in how Catholic schools in Newham offer places.
Respond to this consultation
If you would like to participate in this consultation please tell the school if you agree or disagree and where you disagree your reason why. All comments will be given serious consideration before the Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Trust determine (set) their arrangements.
Consultation responses
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Trust invites you to submit your views or make comments, in writing, by 5pm on Wednesday 31st January 2024. Responses to this consultation can be made by email to info@olog.org.uk.