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Show School admission policy : 2026/27 (Agreed)

School admission policy : 2026/27 (Agreed)

In the event that Charles Darwin Primary receives more applications than the number of places available, the order in which places will be allocated will be as follows:

Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children. Applications in this category may need to be supported by documentary evidence confirming the child’s status. Ideally any evidence should be received by the application deadline in the normal admission round.

Priority will next be given to children with siblings on the roll at Charles Darwin Primary at the point of application for the new pupil. Siblings include full siblings (sharing both parents), half siblings (sharing one parent), step siblings (one child’s parent married to the other child’s parent), foster siblings, adopted siblings or children of their parent’s cohabiting partner. In all cases the sibling must live at the child’s home address (as defined by this policy). Priority will not be given to children with siblings who are former pupils of Charles Darwin Primary. The sibling’s full details must be provided in the application form.

Priority will next be given to children of staff members based at Charles Darwin Primary, in either of the following circumstances:  The member of staff has been employed at Charles Darwin Primary for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.  It is not possible for a staff member to have priority at more than one academy within the Inspiration Trust.

Priority will next be given to children who currently attend Charles Darwin Primary Nursery.

Priority will next be given to all other children who do not fall into any of the oversubscription categories above.

Show School admission policy : 2026/27 (Agreed)