If we do not offer a child a place at this school, it is because to do so would prejudice the education of other children by allowing the numbers of children to increase too much.

If parents wish to appeal against a decision for refusal of admission, they can do so by writing to the board of trustees.  An independent appeals panel then meets to consider all appeals by parents who have been refused a place at our school.

An appeals panel’s decision is binding for all parties concerned.  If the appeals panel decides that we should admit a child to our school, then we will accept this and continue to do all we can do to provide the best education for all the children at our school, (Details of appeal arrangements are set out in the Code of Practice on Schools Admissions Appeals, which came into force in September 1999).

Payment of fees/withdrawal and or change of status

Fees are collected in three equal sums before the commencement of each term.  A full terms notice must be given in writing to the school if parents wish to withdraw a child , otherwise a whole terms fee will be payable.

The standard number

The standard number is the number of children the school can accommodate.  The standard number for our school is one hundred for the academic year 2007-2008.  We keep this number under review and the board of trustees will apply to the LEA to change the number if circumstances allow.

Reception class size

We teach Reception children (aged four to five) in classes that have a maximum number of 20 children.

Review

This policy will be reviewed annually with the Admissions Authority in the light of any changed circumstances in our school or the local area.