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School admission policy : 2018/19 (Agreed)

This Policy is to be included in the school prospectus, submitted to the LA for inclusion as
part of the coordinated Admissions Scheme and advertised on the schoolfs website for
access either on line or in hard copy.
a. The Admission Number for 2010 is 190.
b. Children with a statement of special educational need that names the school will be
admitted at all times. These children have the highest priority legally for admission
to the school.
c. In the case of oversubscription, places will be allocated according to the following
criteria:
1. Children in care who are due to transfer to, or already reside in the area served by
the school.
2. Children permanently attending the primary schools in Martham, Winterton,
Hemsby, Ormesby, Filby and Rollesby (in equal order of precedence).
3. Children (including adopted or stepchildren* living permanently at the same
address) with an elder brother or sister currently attending the school.
4. Proximity of the childfs home to the school, with those living nearer** being
accorded the higher priority.
5. Where there are medical grounds (supported by relevant doctorfs certificate) for
admitting a child
* Stepchildren are defined as children related by current marriage
** The distance will be measured from the front door of the home to the main gate of the
school, along public highways, and will take account of availability of public transport for the
journey.