Admission to Newcastle secondary schools 2011 - Newcastle City ...

secondary 4 print 27/8/10 16:49 Page 14Apply online and then send us the proof by theclosing date. Include your child’s full name anddate of birth in any correspondence.If you do not provide evidence of medical need,we are unable to give your child higher priority.Rule 5 - Children living nearest to the schoolWe decide which your child’s nearest school isby using an electronic map measurementsystem (GIS). We measure a direct line from asingle fixed point in the centre of your child’shome address to a point in the centre of theschool.This is an objective measurement which doesnot take into account factors such as the safetyof routes or the needs for some families to takeother children to a different school or schools.How do I find out my nearest school?You can find out your nearest school using ouronline school finder atwww.newcastle.gov.uk/admissions or by callingus on 0191 277 4133.What do I do if I move house?You should contact us as soon as possible.If you move after you have made an applicationbut before the places are allocated it may affectthe offer of a place. We will requiredocumentary evidence of your new address.Can I tell you my reason for wanting aparticular school?Yes you can but we can only considerinformation directly related to your applicationwhere it means that you qualify under anadmission rule. We cannot use any otherinformation to increase your priority for a schoolplace.Do I have to apply for a school in my area?I live in Newcastle but I want a schooloutside Newcastle – can I do this?You can apply on our application form for anyschool in any local authority. You are advised toread each school's admission criteria carefullyas different schools and local authorities mayhave different arrangements.If the school you are interested in is popular,the admissions criteria will give you a realisticidea of your child's chances of getting a placethere.We do not co-ordinate our admissionarrangements with independent schools or CityTechnology Colleges, for example EmmanuelCollege. You should apply to these schoolsdirectly.All applications we receive will be consideredon the same basis regardless of where theparent lives.What happens in a tie-break situation ifthere are two equal rights but only oneavailable place?In the event that two children have an equalright to one available place (such as twins) theplace will be offered to the older child. Theremaining child will be offered an alternativeschool. They will be considered under thesibling rule at the original school if furtherplaces become available.13Apply online at www.newcastle.gov.uk/admissions by 31 October 2010 (midnight)