Admission - Arthur Mellows Village College

Message from John Richards
Executive Director of Children’s
Services
Moving on to secondary education is an important
step for your son or daughter. This booklet has
been produced to give you general information
about secondary schools in Peterborough and
how to apply for school places. The booklet
is intended mainly for parents of children who
are about to transfer from primary to secondary
schools, but parts of it will be useful for parents
with older children who are moving into the area.
More detailed information is available from
individual schools. They produce their own
booklets and provide opportunities for parents
to visit and find out more about the facilities and
services available.
Peterborough City Council is proud of its schools
and their history and is committed to the principle
of comprehensive education and equality of
opportunity for all learners. We believe that all
children are of equal value regardless of their
gender, race, ability and background and they
are entitled to the highest standards of provision
throughout their education.
I offer you a warm welcome and I know that your
child or children will enjoy and benefit from their
school days in Peterborough.
John Richards
Executive Director Children’s Services
Contents
Page
Applying online for a secondary school place 2
Timetable for choosing a secondary school 6
Address for returning forms 6
Getting help – the School Place Adviser 7
How to contact us 7
Other useful numbers 7
When can my child start at secondary school? 7
Which schools can I apply to? 7
General information for each school 8
Making your application 8
Completing the application form 9
Late applications 11
Moving house 11
Moving into Peterborough in Year 6 11
Changing your application information 11
Early or late transfer to secondary school 12
How we process your application 12
What can you do if you do not get the school
place you want? 13
Letting you know 13
Home to school transport 14
Waiting lists 14
Children with Special Educational Needs 15
Free school meals and other financial assistance 15
Children from overseas 16
Moving into the area – the in-year process 16
Transferring between schools 16
Secondary schools in Peterborough and their
oversubscription criteria 17
Special schools in Peterborough 31
Neighbouring schools 32
Independent schools 33
Alphabetical street list 34
Open evenings timetable 69
If you need help 70
Check list 70