Admissions
Facts about foundation status.
- The governing body in primary and secondary schools is the
admission authority and can determine the admission policy and
apply the criteria for entry
- In special schools the local authority remains the
admission authority
- Foundation schools should be involved with the coordinated
admissions scheme run by the local authority
Foundation schools must refer to:
- The Code of Practice for Admissions and the Admission Appeals
Code of Practice
- The agreed local authority coordination schemes
Local authority / foundation schools need to be aware:
- Of the statutory consultation processes for admissions
policy
- That an individual may object to a schools admission
policy to the adjudicator
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