Freemans

Admissions
If you think that Freeman’s is the right school for your child you will want to come and visit at
a time when school is in session so that you can see what we do. This can be arranged
simply by a telephone call or a personal visit if you are close.
In the summer term there are 'induction' days for the future Year 3 children. These are
arranged in conjunction with all the Wellingborough Primary and Secondary schools. If your
child is new to the area, or from another school, this is a good opportunity to make new
friends in preparation for the coming year. For children who transfer to us in Years 4, 5, and
6 we make different arrangements depending on individual circumstances.
SCHOOL ADMISSION POLICY
Under the requirements of the D.F.E. Circular 6/93, the Governors of this school review its
Admission limit for pupils annually. The capacity of the school is 240, and the size of each
yearly intake should be approximately 60 children.
1. All parents who express a preference for their child to attend Freeman's School during
the Spring Term will be allocated and offered a place using the following criteria.
2. Pupils who will have an older brother or sister continuing at the school or at the time of
transfer of the younger child.
3. Pupils who attend the linked Infant School.
4. Other pupils. Account will then be taken of the location of the child's home address in
relation to school, and also in relation to any other school. Very exceptionally, admissions
may be agreed on other grounds, for example medical.
The Governors have agreed a maximum class size of 30.
THE GOVERNORS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADMISSION
The number of applications to the school in any one year varies according to demographic
factors.
Should the school be oversubscribed in the year in which you apply, and your child is refused
a place, you have the right of appeal. You should first write to the Director of Education and
Libraries and arrange to discuss the matter with a senior officer. If there is still no solution,
you should write to:
The Secretary of the Appeals Committee
Department of Finance and Administration
County Hall,
Northampton NN1 1DN
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