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Location of High Schools in WorcestershireBewdley1Hagley 511 RuberyKidderminster616WythallStourport-on-Severn12Bromsgrove2TenburyWells1310Redditch3Droitwich SpaMartley8Worcester15Malvern7PershoreEvesham9 4Upton upon Severn141 BEWDLEYThe Bewdley School and Sixth Form Centre2 BROMSGROVENorth Bromsgrove High SchoolSouth Bromsgrove Community High School3 DROITWICHDroitwich Spa High School4 EVESHAMEvesham High SchoolPrince Henry’s High School5 HAGLEYHagley Catholic High SchoolHaybridge High School & Sixth Form6 KIDDERMINSTERBaxter CollegeKing Charles I SchoolWolverley CE Secondary7 MALVERNThe ChaseDyson Perrins CE High School8 MARTLEYThe Chantry High School9 PERSHOREPershore High School10 REDDITCHArrow Vale Community High – Sports CollegeKingsley CollegeSt Augustine’s Catholic High SchoolTrinity High & Sixth Form Centre11 RUBERYWaseley Hills High School & Sixth Form Centre12 STOURPORT-ON-SEVERNThe Stourport High School & Sixth Form Centre13 TENBURYTenbury High School14 UPTON UPON SEVERNHanley Castle High School15 WORCESTERBishop Perowne CE CollegeBlessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic CollegeChristopher Whitehead Language CollegeNunnery Wood High SchoolTudor Grange Academy Worcester16 WYTHALLWoodrush Community High – Specialist Technology College

PART ATimetable for Admissions andTransfers Intakes for September 2012First /Primary Schools Middle Schools High SchoolsClosing Date 15th January 2012 15th January 2012 31st October 2011School OfferNotification Date(The offer will bemade in writing and 23rd April 2012 23rd April 2012 1st March 2012posted 2nd class tothe child’s homeaddress)If you live in Worcestershire and your child is due to start school or to transfer from First to Middle schoolor Primary/Middle to High school during the school year 2012/2013, then you must apply to WorcestershireCounty Council for his or her school place – the closing dates for applications are as above.Application Forms are available from Schools, your Local Worcestershire Hub or by requeston Tel no: 01905 822700Applications are made by• completing a PA1 Application Form for Reception or Middle School first year intake application• completing a SA1 Application Form for High School first year intake applicationor• If you have access to the internet you can apply online atwww.worcestershire.gov.uk/schooladmissionsThis service will be available from 1st September 2011 up until the relevant closing date (see above).The Benefits of applying online are:• It is quick and easy to do• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, up to the relevant closing date (see above)• There is no risk your application will get lost• By making a note of your reference number, you can change the details on your application up to theclosing date• The system is secure so that your information is protected• You will get an e-mail confirmation when your application has been submitted and receivedParents seeking a place at an Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided School or schools outsideWorcestershire should also:• obtain from the school an admissions pack, including a prospectus which will explain if you need toprovide/complete supplementary information/forms;Parents of children resident outside WorcestershireIf you wish to apply for a place at any Worcestershire school, you must complete an application formprovided by your “home” LA. (The “home” LA is defined as the Local Authority relevant to the child’shome address). The “home” LA will ensure that the application details are passed onto WorcestershireLA for consideration in the allocation of school places.If you are not resident in Worcestershire, then you should obtain an admissions form and pack fromyour home LA, even if your preferences include schools within Worcestershire.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 3

June 2011Dear Parent/CarerInformation for Parents and CarersWelcome to Education in Worcestershire. This information booklet is intended to help you to access the fullrange of our educational facilities and opportunities.Deciding which school you would like to name as your preferred school for your son or daughter is anexciting opportunity, but it can also be somewhat daunting. There is a great range and diversity of schoolsoften within the same immediate locality. As well as outstandingly successful academic performances ourschools offer excellent music, arts and sporting opportunities. Perhaps the simplest and most direct way toform a view on what best suits your child is to contact the Headteacher of your local school to arrange avisit. Your local Headteacher will be delighted to welcome you to the school, to show you the school’sfacilities and to discuss the school’s achievements and strengths in relation to your child’s needs.We have many examples of high quality provision and outstanding performance: Worcestershire has manyspecialist colleges where pupils can have both a broad and general curriculum and develop significantexpertise in Technology, Languages, the Arts, Sports, Science, Maths & Computing, Business & Enterprise.Worcestershire has a national profile for amongst other things its work in the Artsmark, Sportsmark and EcoSchool status. Many schools are achieving the Healthy Schools standard and almost all of our schools havethe additional quality assurance of the Investors In People standard.Many tens of thousands of pupils and students have enjoyed their education in Worcestershire and we wantyou to be equally delighted with our service and what it has to offer your child.Yours sincerelyGail Quinton,Director of Children's Services4 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Contact details for Neighbouring AuthoritiesParents who wish to consider schools maintained by other authorities are strongly advised to contact thelocal authority concerned to obtain information about the likelihood of a place being available. Please notethere may be different closing dates and admission policies in operation.Under the national, Co-ordinated Admission Arrangements, parents have to apply for School places on theirhome LA form. For parents residing in Worcestershire they should complete the preference form PA1 or SA1and return it by the relevant closing date.The addresses and contact numbers forneighbouring LAs are as follows:Birmingham LASchools Admissions & AppealsChildren, Young People & FamiliesCouncil House ExtensionMargaret StreetBirmingham. B3 3BUTel: 0121 675 0555Email: admissions@birmingham.gov.ukDudley LADirectorate of Children’s ServicesSchool AdmissionsWestox House1 Trinity RoadDudley DY1 1JQTel: 01384 814223(Secondary)Tel: 01384 817816 (Primary)Email: admissions.ed@dudley.gov.ukGloucestershire LAAccess to Education Team (0-16)Gloucestershire County CouncilShire HallWestgate StreetGloucesterGL1 2TPTel: 01452 425407Fax: 01452 425713Email: schadmit@gloucestershire.gov.ukHerefordshire LAAdmissions and Transport OfficerHerefordshire Council Children and Young People'sDirectorateP.O. Box 185 Blackfriars StreetHereford. HR4 9ZRTel: 01432 260927Email:schooladmissions@herefordshire.gov.ukschooltransport@herefordshire.gov.ukShropshire LASchool Admissions TeamShropshire CouncilChildren & Young People’s ServicesThe Guild HallFrankwell QuayShrewsbury. SY3 8HQTel: 01743 254364Email: school-admissions@shropshire.gov.ukSolihull LASchool Admissions TeamEducation & Children’s ServicesP.O. Box 20Council HouseSolihull. B91 9QUTel 0121 704 6693Email: admissions@solihull.gov.ukStaffordshire LASchool Admissions TeamChildren & Lifelong Learning DirectorateTipping StreetStafford. ST16 2DHTel: 01785 278593Fax: 01785 278656Email: admissions@staffordshire.gov.ukWarwickshire LASchool Admissions ServiceChildren, Young People and Families DirectorateSaltisford Office ParkAnsell WayWarwick. CV34 4ULTel: 01926 742037/47Fax: 01926 742084Email: admissions@warwickshire.gov.uk6 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

School terms and holidaysTERM DATES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013AUTUMN TERM 2012TERM STARTS Tuesday 4th September 2012HALF TERM Monday 29th October 2012 – Friday 2nd November 2012TERM ENDS Thursday 20th December 2012 73 daysSPRING TERM 2013TERM STARTS Tuesday 8th January 2013HALF TERM Monday 18th February 2013 – Friday 22nd February 2013TERM ENDS Thursday 28th March 2013 53 daysSUMMER TERM 2013TERM STARTS Monday 15th April 2013HALF TERM Monday 27th May 2013 – Friday 31st May 2013TERM ENDS Wednesday 24th July 2013 67 daysTeacher Education Days are set for: Monday 3rd September 2012 & Monday 7th January 2013Good Friday Friday 29th March 2013Easter Monday Monday 1st April 2013May Day Monday 6th May 2013Whitsun Bank Holiday Monday 27th May 20138 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

School Transport up to the age of 16Who is entitled to free transport?Statutory school age children (5-16) and pre-statutory age children admitted to a mainstream school inaccordance with the County Council's current Admission's Policy will be entitled to free transport if they:-• are attending either the designated or nearest school for their home address and live beyond thestatutory walking distance from the school they attend; and• live in Worcestershire* Statutory walking distance is defined as 3.218688 kilometres (2 miles) for pupils under 8 years of age and4.828032 kilometres (3 miles) for pupils between 8-16 years. It is always assumed that a child will beaccompanied as necessary. The distance is measured by the shortest available walking route along a road ormade up footpath, as measured from the nearest pedestrian access to the school site to the nearest entranceto the external boundary of the child's home address.(i)In general, children eligible for free transport may be required to walk or be taken by the parents upto one mile to or from a designated boarding or alighting point.(ii) For the purpose of school transport, a designated school refers to the school which the LocalAuthority has allocated as being the appropriate school for a particular child's home address. It isusually the "catchment area" school for the child's home address. However, there are occasionallyexceptions when the designated school is a school other than the "catchment area" school, e.g. whenthe catchment area school is full.Extended Eligibility PolicyThe Authority extends the eligibility criteria for pupils from low income families.• Pupils of Primary School age, (end of year 6) who live over 2 miles from the nearest suitable school areentitled to free transport.• Pupils of High School age, (years 7 to 11) are also entitled to free transport assistance for a choice of the 3nearest schools between 2 & 6 Miles.• Pupils who live between 2-15 miles from the nearest or nominated denominational school.• Low Income is defined as in receipt of free school meals, income support benefit or Maximum WorkingTax Credit entitlement, (this entitlement will be reviewed each year).How do I apply for transport assistance?An application form will be issued with your offer letter, however further information is available bycontacting the Worcestershire Hub on 01905 765765 or visiting the County Council website www.worcestershire.gov.uk/schooltransport.Completed forms should be forwarded to:-The Education Travel Team,Worcestershire County CouncilEnvironmental ServicesCounty Hall,Spetchley RoadWORCESTERWR5 2NP10 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Additional Policy Changes For 2012Denominational Transport AssistanceFrom 2012 the Authority will no longer provide transport assistance for pupils attending a school on religiouspreference, other than those entitled under the extended eligibility criteria for low income families.Transport options to attend denominational schools have however been maintained and pupils requiringtransport to attend a preferred choice of schooling should apply in the usual manner and will be offered aSeve7n Card to use on these public transport vehicles, for which a charge will be made.Joint Catchment AreasPupils residing in a joint catchment area will no longer receive transport assistance to attend the farther of thetwo schools within catchment, transport assistance will only be provided to the nearest school if the pupilmeets the eligibility criteria described above.Post 16 Transport AssistanceFrom 2012 Transport assistance for students to continue into further education will only be provided to thenearest establishment or catchment area schools offering the level of course of study. Students expressing apreference for a particular course will have transport options available and should apply in the usual manner foroffer of a seve7n card service, for which a charge will be made.Contribution Rates for 2012Pupils not entitled to free transport where possible will be offered transport assistance at the standard rate of£547.00 per annum, payable by 9 instalments of £64.00. This rate applied to both statutory school age pupils andstudents in further education.Parents are advised that transport assistance is only an offer of support and the authority would recommendchecking with local operators especially for shorter journeys as cheaper local rates may be availableApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 11

Post 16 Education and TransportWhat education opportunities are there after the age of 16?There are many high schools with Sixth Forms offering Post-16 study including, in some cases, vocationalqualifications. The schools with Sixth Forms are shown below.Alternatively, there are Sixth Form Colleges and Colleges of Further Education offering a wide range of Post-16and vocational study, as shown below.All enquiries for admission to school Sixth Forms or Colleges should be made direct to the school or college.Eligibility for AssistanceThe Authority will offer assistance towards costs of transport assistance provided they:• Are between the age of 16-19 on the 1st September for the academic year of study• Are resident in Worcestershire and live in excess of 3 miles, measured by nearest suitable walking route fromthe establishment.• Are not applying for assistance to a course at the same or lower level, with the exception of retakes.• When determining entitlement the Authority considers that if the level of qualification can be offered at anearer establishment then no assistance will be provided to a preferred establishment that is further away.• Assistance will only be provided to a student undertaking at least 15 hours of study per week• Transport assistance will be assistance with the cost of transport as per the provision guidelines statedunder the Denominational Transport Assistance heading within the School Transport up to the age of 16section of this booklet.How do I apply for transport assistance?Application forms are available from schools and colleges or by contacting the Worcestershire Hubon 01905 765765Or apply on line via the website -www.worcestershire.gov.uk/schooltransport.Completed forms should be forwarded to:-The Education Travel TeamWorcestershire County CouncilEnvironmental ServicesCounty Hall,Spetchley RoadWORCESTERWR5 2NPN.B. Full policy details and charging schedules are available on the websiteFrequently Asked Questions?Is transport provided for nursery education?Although each application will be considered on its own merits, as a general rule, free transport will only beprovided for children of nursery age who have a statement special transport needs and who are attending thenearest appropriate Special School or Unit, or (as part of the statement procedure), a Special School NurseryAssessment Centre and from a low income family.What happens if there is disagreement about walking routes?In case of disagreement about walking routes, you should write to the Education Transport Officer, who ifnecessary will arrange for an assessment to be carried out.12 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

What types of transport assistance are available?The Passenger Transport Group decides on the most suitable transport arrangements, bearing in mind allrelevant factors, including cost.Depending on individual circumstances, transport is arranged usually by contract bus, service bus or rail, thoughsometimes other individual arrangements have to be made. Transport is provided at the beginning and end ofthe normal school day and is not provided for out of hour's activities.Will transport be provided for medical reasons?The County Council may provide free transport for medical reasons, if necessary, on the recommendation ofthe Senior Clinical Medical Officer.Will travel assistance be given to a school other than the nearest or designated one for the home address?Not normally. When parents choose to send their children to a school other than the nearest or designatedone, by parental preference, they are responsible for providing the transport, even when the preferred schoolhas "specialist" status.However, some exceptions may be considered for example:-(a) a pupil for whom no place can be made available at the nearest or designated school for the homeaddress and the nominated alternative school is situated beyond the defined walking distance (see*Statutory Walking distance definition above).Can children who do not qualify for transport take up spare seats on school buses?Each term the Sustainable Transport Unit identifies any spare seats on school buses. Spare seats are offered at atermly cost and such arrangements are however, available on a very limited basis and there is no guarantee thata seat will be available at the start of the following term if one has already been offered. Furthermore any spareseats, which may be offered, may need to be withdrawn at only one week’s notice, should they be required forstudents entitled to free transport.What happens if I am not happy with the assessment of my application?You may apply for your case to be considered under the appeals policyAppeals Policy1. All applications are individually assessed by officers in the Environmental Services Directorate againstthe County Council approved Home to School Transport Policy.2. Applicants are advised, in writing, of the outcome of their application.3. Unsuccessful applicants may ask for a review of the case by a senior officer in the Children’sServices Directorate.4. When asking for a review, applicants must state the reason giving full details of their case. The requestmust be put in writing to the Education Travel Team.5. The outcome of the review will be notified in writing within fifteen working days of receipt of therequest for a review.If you are dissatisfied with the way in which your request has been handled you may wish to take it through theCounty Councils complaints procedure.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 13

Colleges of Further EducationCollege Address Telephone NumberSouth Worcestershire College(Evesham College)Kidderminster College ofFurther EducationLudlow CollegeNorth East Worcestershire CollegePershore Group of CollegesDavies Road,Evesham, Worcs. WR11 6LPMarket Street,Kidderminster, Worcs. DY11 1LXCastle Square,Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1GDBlackwood Road,Bromsgrove, Worcs B60 1PQPeakman Street,Redditch, Worcs. B98 8DWPershore Campus, Avonbank,Pershore, Worcs. WR10 3JP01386 71260001562 82081101584 87284601527 57002001527 57289401386 552443Worcester College of Technology Deansway, Worcester WR1 2JF 01905 725555Worcester Sixth Form CollegeSpetchley Road,Worcester WR5 2LU01905 362600Transport for pupils and students with specialeducation needsWhat transport assistance is available for pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs?Special Education Needs provision is explained in Section 2Where a child is attending their designated school which the Authority considers to be suitable to meet his/her special educational needs and where transport is not usually provided because that school is within thestatutory walking distance, transport assistance may be made available because a child’s special educationalneeds make the distance criterion irrelevant.Statutory walking distance is 2 miles (3.218km) for pupils up to 8 years old and 3 miles (4.828km) for pupilsbetween 8-16 years old. The distance is measured by the shortest available walking route, as measured from thenearest pedestrian access at the school to the nearest entrance on the external boundary of the pupil's homeaddress.New extended entitlement for low income families –Pupils who live between 2-3 miles from the nearest suitable school and from low-income families are entitledto free transport up to the age of 11(end of year 6).Pupils of High School age (years 7 to 11) and from low-income families are also entitled to free transportassistance for a choice of the 3 nearest schools between 2 and 6 miles.Low-Income is defined as entitlement to Free School Meals, Income Support Benefit or Maximum Working TaxCredit; entitlement will be reassessed each year.14 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Decisions as to eligibility will be made on an individual basis as part of the Statutory Assessment process.Being the subject of a Statement of Special Educational Needs or attending a Special School does notautomatically entitle a pupil to transport assistance. Factors to be taken into consideration will include:Mobility:Does the child have a physical or medical difficulty that rules out either walking to school, use of publictransport or suitable public transport is not available – for example, a wheelchair user or a child whorequires specialist-seating arrangements.Behaviour:This will involve asking whether or not the child’s behaviour is so disruptive that he/she would be deemedhighly vulnerable or at serious risk of danger to themselves or others if they were to walk or use publictransport to school, even if accompanied. In general this category will only apply to those pupils withsevere learning difficulties or severe autism.Parents/carers of children who are in receipt of Disability Living Allowance could provide this evidence insupport of their case for transport on grounds of the child’s special educational needs. Being in receipt ofDisability Living Allowance does not automatically entitle a child to transport assistance.Pupils attending in county and out of county residential establishments:Transport to and from home will be provided for pupils attending residential establishments as part of theirStatement of Special Educational Needs at the beginning and end of each term and half term. Additionaltransport assistance may be provided for the child and not more than two parents/carers, as necessary, at theAuthority’s discretion for:• Pre-Admission assessments (in and out of County)• Subsequent case conferences/reviews• Specific boarding arrangementsWhere the location of the school makes it necessary, the Authority will also meet reasonable overnightaccommodation costs. In such cases, no more than two parents/carers can be accommodated. Prior approvalfor overnight accommodation must be sought for this arrangement to be funded by the Authority.Pupils under compulsory school age:The Authority does not have a statutory duty to provide transport for pupils who are below compulsoryschool age.However, the Authority may provide free transport for those children of nursery age who have a Statement ofSpecial Educational Needs and are attending the nearest appropriate Special School or Unit.Free transport may also be provided for those nursery age children who do not have a Statement of SpecialEducational Needs but are attending the nearest special school, unit or specialist nursery assessment unit asagreed by the Authority for assessment purposes.Each application will be considered on its individual merits. Decisions as to entitlement to transport will bemade based upon distance and the child’s special educational needs.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 15

Sustainable Modes of TravelIt is very important to consider how your child will get to and from schools when deciding which schools toapply for. Worcestershire County Council is fully committed to promoting walking, cycling and for longerdistances, greater use of buses for the school journey and have a Sustainable Modes of Travel Strategy (SMoTS)for schools. This strategy aims to increase the opportunities for children and young people to travel to andfrom school by sustainable modes, including walking, cycling, public transport, the school bus and car sharing.This improves their physical wellbeing and the quality of the local environment and provides a cost effectivealternative to using the car. The main strategy as well as a summary is available at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/schooltravelplans.When deciding which schools you would like your child to attend please consider the following:• Children who walk to school are fitter, have better developed social skills, are more familiar with theirsurroundings, have better road sense and arrive at school more relaxed and ready to learn.• Walking, cycling or using public transport offers children greater independence and flexibility – which isespecially important at a time of change in the nature of the school day, with greater numbers of pupilsstaying for extra study, extracurricular activities and sport.• Walking, cycling or using the bus reduces congestion on the roads.• Where walking, cycling or public transport are not feasible, car sharing may be an option. This can savetime and money and helps cut traffic congestion and air pollution as well as being sociable for children.95% of schools in the County now have an approved School Travel Plan, which you can request from the schooland will provide you with more information about travel choices available to that school. Alternatively you cancontact the Smarter Choices Team at the County Council by emailing schooltravelplans@worcestershire.gov.ukor phoning 01905 765765.16 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Part BSection 1Worcestershire schools1.1 How does the school system vary within the county?All schools in the County are co-educational, and all high schools are comprehensive. However, there aredifferent types of school and there are also differences across the County in the age groups that the schoolsprovide for, as explained below.Types of SchoolAcademies (A)The governing body and the Headteacher have responsibility for managing the academy and have responsibilityfor deciding the arrangements for admitting pupils including their own admissions criteria. Academies are notmaintained by the local authority.Community (C) and Voluntary Controlled (VC) SchoolsWorcestershire Local Authority (LA) is the admission authority i.e. it has responsibility for deciding thearrangements for admitting pupils to Community (C) and Voluntary Controlled (VC) schools including theadmissions criteria.Foundation (FD) and Voluntary Aided (VA) SchoolsThe governing body is the admissions authority i.e. it has responsibility for deciding the arrangements foradmitting pupils including their own admissions criteria.The individual school governing body is responsible for determining admission and appeal arrangements forAcademies (A), Foundation (FD) and Voluntary Aided (VA) Schools. You will find details of the variousadmissions policies adopted in Section 7a.The admissions policies for Academies (A), Community (C), Foundation (FD), Voluntary Aided (VA) and VoluntaryControlled (VC) schools have all been confirmed following consultation with the governing bodies and headteachers of all schools in the County as well as with members of the Local Admissions Forum and neighbouringLAs. (See Part G, Section 7 and 7a for all school admission policies)A small number of parent's choose to educate at home, in this instance the local authority will regularlymonitor the quality of provision being provided.For more information on home educating your child, please contact the Parent Partnership service on 01905727940.There are also Special Schools for pupils with special educational needs (SEN) whose needs cannot always bemet by mainstream schools, and information on these arrangements can be found in Sections 2 and 2a of thisbooklet.Age groups for which schools provideIn the County there are two systems: Please refer to area information for details.Three-Tier SystemThe areas served by a three-tier system of first, middle and high schools are as follows:Bromsgrove Droitwich Evesham Pershore RedditchThe three-tier system consists of first schools for pupils from 5 to 8, 9 or 10 years, middle schools for pupilsfrom 8, 9 or 10 years to 12 or 13 years, and high schools which provide for pupils of 12 or 13 years to 18 years. Atwo-tier system of Catholic schools also serves Droitwich, Evesham and Pershore areas. (Please see Section 4:Catholic Arrangements for details of schools).Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 17

Two-Tier SystemIn the other areas of Worcestershire, there is a two-tier system of primary schools for pupils up to the age of 11, withhigh schools for pupils over the age of 11.There are also some differences in the way high schools are organised. In the following areas, the high schools providefor pupils aged 11 to 16 years. Students then transfer to the Sixth Form College in Worcester(or Ludlow in the case of Tenbury) or to the Worcester College of Technology:-Martley Tenbury *Worcester City* With the exception of Tudor Grange Academy Worcester. This school does have a sixth form and provides educationfor pupils in the age range 11 - 18 years of age.In the following areas, the high schools have their own sixth forms and cater for pupilsfrom 11 to 18 years of age:-Bewdley Hagley Kidderminster Malvern Rubery Stourport Upton Wythall1.2 How to find out about schools?We have included key information about all Worcestershire schools (except independent schools) in this booklet.If you have access to the internet you can find further information about schools in Worcestershire, including eachschools latest OFSTED (The Office for Standards in Education) report, by visiting the schools database link within theEducation and Learning homepage section at www.worcestershire.gov.ukEach school publishes its own prospectus and will have a website you can visit to give you an indication of what theschool has to offer your child. Details of any Open Evening/Day events are normally posted on the schools website orcan be obtained by contacting the school.N.B. Categorisation for the type of each school as printed in this booklet is correct as at time of printing June 2011.By far the best way to find out about a school is to arrange a visit to the school. Whilst this may be an excitingprospect for a child, please help your child to understand that there is no guarantee of them attending that particularschool.1.3 What education opportunities are there after the age of 16?The Connexions service offers a wide range of help for 13-19 year olds, including information and advice on careerplanning and assistance with finding suitable employment and training. Within the overall service, there is a focus onthose who need it most.Connexions Personal Advisers, who are all professionally trained, are linked with the majority of secondary schools inthe county. They liaise with school careers co-ordinators and other staff to plan careers education, offer careersinformation and advice and provide individual support, where appropriate. Pupils can also request individual advicesessions with their Personal Adviser and more in-depth support is available to those with particular needs.The Connexions Service continues to be available to all young people up to age 19 (up to the age 24 for those withadditional needs) after they have left full time education, to help them secure work and training.There are full-time Connexions centres in Worcester, Redditch, Bromsgrove and Kidderminster and part-time centres inDroitwich, Evesham, Pershore and Malvern. Please go to the Connexions website, www.connexions-hw.org.uk forup-to-date addresses and contact details of all centres, and for comprehensive information on careers, H.E. and F.E.courses, training & job finding as well as dedicated pages for parents.There are also careers libraries in full-time Connexions centres, which parents/carers may use at any time during normaloffice hours.18 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Part BSection 1aCharges and allowancesThe governing body of each school is required to publish their determined Charging and Remissions policywithin the school prospectus. Parents and carers are advised to contact the preferred school for a copy.Guidance on charging for school activities from the Department for Education is as below:In general, no charge can be made for admitting pupils to maintained schools. Where education is providedwholly or mainly during school hours, it should be free. It is therefore not possible to levy a compulsorycharge for transport, admission costs for swimming lessons or visits to museums, etc. during school hours.The Local Authority or governing body may not charge for anything unless they have drawn up a statement ofgeneral policy on charging. The governing body's policy may be more or less generous than the LA's, as long asit meets the requirements of the law.Voluntary ContributionsHeadteachers or governing bodies may ask parents for a voluntary contribution towards the cost of:• any activity that takes place during school hours• school equipment• school funds generally.The contribution must be genuinely voluntary, though, and the pupils of parents who are unable or unwillingto contribute may not be discriminated against. Where there are not enough voluntary contributions to makethe activity possible, and there is no way to make up the shortfall, then it must be cancelled.Residential TripsSchools are permitted to charge for the cost of board and lodging during residential school trips. This costmust not exceed the actual cost of the provision.Where the trip takes place wholly or mainly during school hours, children whose parents are in receipt of thefollowing support payments will, in addition to having a free school-lunch entitlement, also be entitled to theremission of these charges:• Income Support• Jobseeker's Allowance - Income-based• Employment and Support Allowance – Income Related• Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999• Guarantee element of State Pension Credit• Child Tax Credit, provided the parent is not entitled to Working Tax Credit** andtheir annual income does not exceed £16,190** Note: From 1 May 2009, children are eligible for Free School Meals for a four week period immediately after the parent/carerbecomes unemployed, or reduces their hours to less than 16 hours a week, but is still in receipt of Working Tax Credit. Parents willneed to be able to produce a copy of their Tax Credit Decision Notice to claim under this criteria.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 19

A similar entitlement applies where the trip takes place outside school hours but is necessary as part of theNational Curriculum, or forms part of the syllabus for a prescribed examination that the school is preparingthe pupil to sit, or the syllabus for religious education.Public ExaminationsNo charges may be made for entering pupils for public examinations that are set out in regulations. However,an examination entry fee may be charged to parents if:• the examination is on the set list, but the pupil was not prepared for it at the school• the examination is not on the set list, but the school arranges for the pupil to take it• a pupil fails without good reason to complete the requirements of any public examination where thegoverning body or LA originally paid or agreed to pay the entry fee.Charges may not be made for any cost associated with preparing a pupil for an examination. However, chargingis allowed for tuition and other costs if a pupil is prepared outside school hours for an examination that is notset out in regulations.(Information above correct at time of going to print but eligibility for Child Tax Credit thresholds are reviewedregularly by central government)For a full copy of the DfE guidancehttp://www.education.gov.uk20 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Part BSection 2General Information about Special Educational Needs2.1 What are ‘Special Educational Needs’?It has been estimated that about one child in every five may have some form of special educational needs(SEN) during his/her school life. Usually such difficulties are not severe, are short term and can be dealt withby school staff. Sometimes children may have educational difficulties which are more complex or severe.The SEN Code of Practice (2001) describes the following categories:• Communication and Interaction• Cognition and Learning• Behaviour, Emotional and Social Development• Sensory and/or Physical Needs2.2 How are Special Educational Needs identified?Children’s special educational needs may be identified through a number of sources:• School doctor, school nurse, medical officer• School staff, such as the child’s teacher, or the SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator)• Educational psychologist, education welfare officer, social workerIn all cases, the parents/carers should be involved before any action is taken.2.3 What provision is made for children with Special Educational Needs?The SEN code of Practice recommends that schools meet children’s special educational needs through agraduated response. The Code suggests that schools should intervene through School Action and SchoolAction Plus before asking the Local Authority (LA) to consider carrying out a statutory assessment. Schoolstaff will talk to you about your child’s special educational needs and keep you fully involved throughout theprocess.In most cases the school, working with the LA support services, will be able to identify, assess and supportchildren with special educational needs. LA support services can offer advice, support and guidance onmeeting a wide range of needs.Schools must consider what the Code of Practice says when they draw up their policies for children withspecial educational needs and must include the name of the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, orSENCO, within the school’s policy.2.4 What is a ‘Statutory Assessment’ and a ‘Statement of Special Educational Needs’?Where, after all avenues have been explored for meeting a child's needs at School Action and School ActionPlus and it appears that the child’s special educational needs are likely to be severe or complex, schools and/orparents/carers may request a Statutory Assessment and this process then follows a standard procedure set outin the Education Act 1996.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 21

The views of parents/carers will be requested, and they have the right to be involved throughout thestatutory assessment process.The LA will seek advice/information from a range of professionals during the process – such as teachers(including specialist teachers), medical staff, social care staff and educational psychologists.Once this information has been gathered, the LA will consider it and decide how the child’s needs mightbest be met. If special educational provision is required, the LA will issue a ‘proposed’ Statement of SpecialEducational Needs. This will outline the child’s special educational needs and the provision that needs to bemade. Written comments provided by parents/carers will form part of the proposed Statement.When parents/carers receive a copy of the proposed Statement, they will be asked to express a preferencefor the school that they would like their child to attend.A Statutory Assessment may lead to agreement that the child’s special educational needs can be met in amainstream school, perhaps with the assistance of a specialist teacher from a support service or withadditional Teaching Assistant (TA) support. For children with a statement of special educational needs whoattend a mainstream school, the school must continue to make provision at School Action Plus. The schoolmust also make provision of up to 15 hours in accordance with the statement. This funding is referred to asPupil and School Support. For children with High Level Need, who require in excess of School Action Plusand Pupil and School Support, the LA will make this additional provision, according to assessed need and inaccordance with the statement. Sometimes it will be clear that the child would be best placed in theschool’s special needs support group or department, where the school is large enough to have one.Alternatively, the Statutory Assessment may lead to the conclusion that the child’s special educational needscan best be met by placement in a special school, or a specialist unit or class. A full list of these schools,classes and units is in Section 2a.If parents/carers disagree with the provision proposed for a child, the LA will reconsider all the evidencesubmitted as part of the Statutory Assessment process. Parental concerns will usually be resolved followingmeetings with an SEN officer from the LA. However, if agreement about placement cannot be reached, or ifthe LA does not agree that a Statement is necessary, parents/carers can then appeal to the Special EducationalNeeds Tribunal – an independent body set up to consider cases where parents and the LA cannot reachagreement.2.5 School PlacementIt is usually possible at an early stage for parents/carers to visit a school that may be able to meet theirchild’s special educational needs. The date of admission will depend upon the availability of places.Assistance with travel will be considered where attendance at a particular school is considered to beappropriate.On the rare occasions when it is not possible for the LA to make placements within its maintained schoolsit may be necessary to consider a school in the independent or non-maintained sector. Such placementsmay involve a residential element which will be made only with the agreement of parents/carers andChildren’s Services Social Care teams. Where such placements are made the school must be approved bythe Secretary of State for Education under the terms of the Education Act 1996.The LA will arrange for the progress of each child with a Statement of Special Educational Needs to bereviewed at least annually by the school. The Annual Review held during Year 9 is referred to as a TransitionPlan meeting and is important in beginning to prepare for the child’s transition into a post-16 setting, furthereducation and adult life.22 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

2.6 In conclusionWhen parents/carers consider that their child may have special educational needs their first step should be todiscuss their concerns with staff of the school. Where a child is below school age parents/carers candiscuss their concerns with the playgroup or nursery provider.The most important laws dealing with special educational needs are the Education Act 1996 and the SENand Disability Act 2001. The 1996 Act contains guidance on the identification and assessment of SpecialEducational Needs and relates to the Code of Practice. The SEN and Disability Act of 2001 providesparents/carers with a strengthened right to a mainstream education for children with special educationalneeds.2.7 Educational support for pupils with behavioural difficulties in mainstreamschoolsThe LA Behaviour Support Team supports pupils with a wide range of emotional and/or behaviouraldifficulties. It provides education in nine Short Stay Schools (SSSs) across the County for pupils at KeyStages 1-4. Staff also offer a mainstream outreach support service to schools to help them manage thebehaviour, emotional and/or social difficulties of pupils within the school context.The SSSs primarily provide full time education for children who are permanently excluded from schools.They may also work alongside schools with those at risk of exclusion and those with extreme vulnerabilities.They provide pupils with the opportunity to reintegrate back into mainstream or special schools in apositive way. For older pupils SSSs provision may be partially in a satellite base in a college. All pupils areencouraged to achieve accreditation at an appropriate level in a variety of skill areas.Access to this level of support is arranged through the school the child is attending.2.8 Educational support for pupils with language or learning difficulties inmainstream schoolsWorcestershire's Learning Support Team provides specialist assessment, advice and support to mainstreamschools working with children and young people at School Action Plus (SEN Code of Practice). It alsosupports children with a statement of SEN where the statement identifies the need for a specialist service tomonitor progress. The Team has particular expertise in the following areas:• Learning difficulty• Literacy• Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) including Dyslexia and Dyspraxia• Speaking and Listening/ Developmental Language and Communication Difficulties• Numeracy/Mathematics difficulties (including Dyscalculia)The services that the Learning Support Team provides are 'bought-back' by the school from funding that isdistributed by the LA to schools to support children at School Action Plus and those with a statement.How do I get more information?Tel: 01905 728900Fax: 01905 728920Email: jcolley2@worcestershire.gov.ukWeb-site: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/learningsupportApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 23

The LA also commissions a network of specialist additionally resourced provision frommainstream schools. This provision supports children with statements of autism/complexcommunication needs, moderate learning difficulty or specific language disorder. Details are given inSection 2a.2.9 Educational support for learners with sensory impairments, autism/complexcommunication needs, medical needs which prevent school attendance, School agemothers and learners who require alternative and augmentative communication/assistive ICT.The LA Integrated Services - Specialist Support supports (works with) learners (children and young people)from pre-school through to F/HE. This support may be delivered in the home, in early years settings, inschools and in colleges of F/HE.The service supports• Hearing impaired and deaf learners.• Visually Impaired learners.• Learners with Autism/Complex Communication Difficulties• Learners requiring Alternative and Augmentative Communication/Assistive ICT• Learners with Medical Needs which prevents school attendance and School age mothers.• Multi-sensorily Impaired Children/Deaf Blind• Further and Higher Education support for learners with a hearing or visual impairment or with a diagnosis ofautismIntegrated Services - Specialist Support is made up of specialist teachers, a communication skills adviser (signlanguage advisor), teaching assistants, a mobility officer, low vision aids consultant, administrative and technicalsupport staff, working throughout Worcestershire in support of learners, parents/carers, early years settings,schools and colleges of F/HE. The Service aims to provide support and advice to, learners, parents/carers, earlyyears settings, schools, colleges, and other professionals by working positively to:• address the individual learner’s specific difficulties• enable access to the learning experience and curriculum• remove barriers to achievement.• integrate the learner into their educational settingHow do I get more information?Tel: 01905 765849Fax: 01905 765739Email: aborgardts@worcestershire.gov.ukWeb-site: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/isss2.10 Educational Psychology support for children and young people with SENThe Service applies psychology to support the social and emotional wellbeing of young people and enhancetheir learning. In order to achieve this, we also work to promote the skills and confidence of those who workprofessionally with young people and with parents. This will include those working in a range of communitysettings such as schools, colleges, Children’s homes, children’s centres and in the young person’s home.The young person’s context and environment is seen as important in their development. Examples of the workat different levels include:24 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

• Individual: Assessing the learning and emotional needs of young people through direct work. Developing andsupporting therapeutic and behaviour management and/or intervention programmes that support learning• Advice to local authority on provision for a minority of pupils undergoing a statutory assessment of SpecialEducational Need• Group Work with individuals or groups on the promotion of evidence-based interventions• Support to parents / carers and other professionals.• Advice and support to other supporting professionals• Systems work: Promote effective practice in policies and practice of the whole organisationHow do I get more information?To obtain more information about the Educational Psychology teams in Worcestershire contact:Parent Partnership - 01905 727940, email: ppservice@worcestershire.gov.ukFamily Information Service - 01905 822666, email familyinfo@worcestershire.gov.ukWorcestershire County Council Hub - 01905 7657652.11 Educational support for pupils with Physical Disabilities in mainstream schoolsThe Local Authority jointly commissions Regency High School and Chadsgrove Specialist Sports College toprovide an outreach service for children and young people with physical disabilities. The service works withmainstream schools and maintained Early Years settings. The Service provides the following menu ofservices:• Consultative visits for staff in mainstream schools and settings dependant on the need of the child• Provision of information relating to PD to parents, pupils and schools/settings• Training associated with disability awareness for schools/settings and governing bodies.• Advice on classroom organisation, appropriate teaching methodology, curriculum developments, advice re:individual planning• Participation in review meetings for children with and without statements• Advice re: prospective adaptation of buildings• Provision of appropriate equipment and resources, dependant on need.• Advice re: risk assessments• Training for schools re: manual handling issuesHow do I get more information?North WorcestershireSouth WorcestershireChadsgrove School and Specialist Sports College Regency High SchoolTel: 01527 871511 Tel: 01905 454828E-mail: outreach@chadsgrove.worcs.sch.ukE-mail: pd-admin@regency.worcs.sch.uk2.12 Supporting parents and carers with information about SENThe Local Authority Parent Partnership Service provides an effective and prompt response to parental enquiriesand they can be contacted by various means:Tel: 01905 727940Fax: 01905 727949Email: ppservice@worcestershire.gov.ukWeb-site: www.ppsworcs.co.ukThe Service provides a comprehensive advice service free of charge.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 25

Part BSection 2aDirectory of Special Schools and Specialist ProvisionThis section should be read in conjunction with Section 2 which gives general informationregarding Special Needs Education.(SEN PROVISION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BUT IS CORRECT AT THE TIME OF PRINTING).Information about specific schools listed can be obtained from the Services to Schools Division on: 01905766329.All school age places at these schools are provided for pupils who have a Statement of Special EducationalNeeds.South WorcestershireFort Royal Community Primary SchoolWylds Lane, Worcester,WR5 1DRAge range: 2 – 11Tel: 01905 355525Nursery Tel: 01905 355191Regency High SchoolWindermere Drive, Warndon, Worcester,WR4 9JLAge range: 11 – 19Tel: 01905 454828Vale of Evesham School *Four Pools Lane, Evesham, Worcestershire,WR11 1BNAge range: 2 – 19Tel: 01386 443367* This school has weekly boarding provision for pupils identified by Social Care and Education teamswithin the Children’s Services Directorate.North West Worcestershire (FROM September 2011)New Wyre Forest Special SchoolComberton Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire.Age range: 2 – 19Tel: 01562 823156DY10 3DX26 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

North East WorcestershireChadsgrove School &Specialist Sports CollegeMeadow Road, Catshill, BromsgroveWorcestershire, B61 0JWAge range: 2 – 19Tel: 01527 871511Rigby Hall SchoolRigby Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.B60 2EPAge range: 2 – 19Tel: 01527 875475Pitcheroak SchoolWillow Way, Redditch, Worcestershire.B97 6PQAge range: 2 – 19Tel: 01527 65576Special schools for children with behavioural, emotional andsocial difficultiesSouth WorcestershireRiversides SchoolThorneloe Road, Worcester, WR1 3HZAge range: 7 – 16Tel: 01905 21261North WorcestershireThe Kingfisher SchoolClifton Close, Matchborough, RedditchWorcestershire, B98 0HFAge range: 7 – 16Tel: 01527 502486Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 27

MAINSTREAM EARLY YEARS SPECIALIST PROVISIONEarly Years Specialist Language ClassesThis provision is for children with Language and Communication Difficulties who require specialist input.The child would normally be expected to attend their local nursery setting for a number of sessions and theSpecialist Language Class for a number of other sessions. Staff from the Specialist Language Class also workwith the local setting to ensure that there is sharing of information across the two settings.South WorcestershireWorcester, Cranham Primary School Tel: 01905 452437 Age range: 2 – 5North West WorcestershireKidderminster, Sutton Park CommunityPrimary SchoolTel: 01562 67742 Age range: 2 – 5North East WorcestershireRedditch , Matchborough First School (COM) Tel: 01527 883880 Age range: 2 – 528 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Early Years Nursery Plus CentresThis provision is for children with a range of Additional Needs that require specialist input. The child wouldnormally be expected to attend their local nursery setting for a number of sessions and the Nursery PlusProvision for a number of other sessions. Staff from the Nursery Plus Provision also work with the local settingto ensure that there is sharing of information across the two settings.South WorcestershireMalvern , St Matthias CE Primary School Tel: 01684 574984 Age range: 2 – 5North West WorcestershireKidderminster , Franche Primary School Tel: 01562 751788 Age range: 2 – 5North East WorcestershireRedditch, Batchley First School Tel: 01527 62926 Age range: 2 – 5Mainstream schools with nurture groups funded by the localauthoritySouth WorcestershireDines Green Primary SchoolWorcesterThe Fairfield Community Primary SchoolWorcesterGorse Hill Community Primary SchoolWorcesterPerry Wood Primary SchoolWorcesterAge range: 5-11Tel: 01905 423228Age range: 5-11Tel: 01905 457577Age range: 5-11Tel: 01905 23159Age range: 5-11Tel: 01905 354800Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 29

North West WorcestershireWestlands First SchoolDroitwichBirchen Coppice Primary SchoolKidderminsterFoley Park Community Primary SchoolKidderminsterSt. Mary’s CE Primary SchoolKidderminsterSt. Bartholomew’s CE Primary SchoolStourportAge range: 5-9Tel: 01905 772740Age range: 5-11Tel: 01562 823582Age range: 5-11Tel: 01562 823857Age range: 5-11Tel: 01562 824327Age range: 5-11Tel: 01299 823454North East WorcestershireCharford First SchoolBromsgroveBatchley First SchoolRedditchSt. Luke’s CE First SchoolRedditchWoodrow First SchoolRedditchAge range: 5-9Tel: 01527 873778Age range: 5-9Tel: 01527 62926Age range: 5-9Tel: 01527 541219Age range: 5-9Tel: 01527 52761930 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Mainstream additionally resourced provisionThe LA commissions a network of specialist Additionally Resourced Provision from mainstream schools. Theseare listed in the tables below. Although there will be differences in the way in which the provision operatesdepending upon the type of need or the age of the children that it serves, the following features should beevident in every school with these types of specialist provision:• Pupils on the roll of the Additionally Resourced Provision are full members of the school;• Pupils on the roll of the provision will have a statement for either moderate learning difficulty or autismspectrum condition or specific language disorder;SEN Services make the decisions concerning placement of pupils into each of the additionally resourcedprovision to ensure that the children and young people with the most appropriate needs take up the limitednumber of specialist places.For a copy of the full policy on additionally resourced provision, please contact SEN Services:Tel: 01905 728900Fax: 01905 728920Email: jcolley2@worcestershire.gov.ukMainstream schools with language bases for children withlanguage disorders*Placement in the provision is only available to age 16 – end of Year 11South WorcestershireGreat Malvern Primary SchoolMalvernNunnery Wood Primary SchoolWorcestershireAge range: 5-11Tel: 01684 574219Age range: 5-11Tel: 01905 354154North West WorcestershireBurlish Park Primary SchoolStourportSutton Park Community Primary SchoolKidderminsterAge range: 5-11Tel: 01299 823771Age range: 5-11Tel: 01562 67742King Charles I SchoolKidderminsterAge range: 11-18*Tel: 01562 512880Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 31

North East WorcestershireMatchborough First SchoolRedditchLickey Hills Primary SchoolRuberyAge range: 5-9Tel: 01527 883880Age range: 5-11Tel: 0121 445 1992Mainstream schools with mainstream autism bases for childrenwith autism spectrum conditions*Placement in the provision is only available to age 16 – end of Year 11South WorcestershireAbbey Park Middle SchoolPershoreCherry Orchard First SchoolPershorePershore High SchoolPershoreOldbury Park Primary SchoolWorcesterDyson Perrins High SchoolMalvernSomers Park PrimaryMalvernAge range: 9-12Tel: 01386 552667Age range: 5-9Tel: 01386 552515Age range: 12-18*Tel: 01386 552471Age range: 5-11Tel: 01905 424878Age range: 11-18*Tel: 01684 564751Age range: 5-11Tel: 01684 572949North West WorcestershireSutton Park Community Primary SchoolKidderminster (as part of an overallCommunication Centre)King Charles I School (as part of an overallCommunication Centre)KidderminsterAge range: 5-11Tel: 01562 67742Age range: 11-18*Tel: 01562 51288032 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

North East WorcestershireBeaconside Primary and Nursery SchoolRuberyMeadows First School andParkside Middle School (Shared Provision (10))BromsgroveNorth Bromsgrove High SchoolBromsgroveWalkwood Middle SchoolRedditchKingsley CollegeRedditchWaseley Hills High School andSixth Form CentreRuberyAge range: 5-11Tel: 0121 453 3801Age range: 5-13Tel: 01527 872508Tel: 01527 873660Age range: 13-18Tel: 01527 872375Age range: 9-1301527 543361Age range: 13-18Tel: 01527 523088Age range: 11-180121 453 5211Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 33

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONChange Of School StatusAt the time of publication, June 2011, a number of schools within Worcestershire were in the process of applyingfor Academy status. The most up-to-date information on the status of schools within Worcestershire ispublished on the Worcestershire County Council website and can be found in the list of schools at thefollowing address www.worcestershire.gov.uk/schooladmissionsIf you do not have access to the internet you can either telephone the individual school or the SchoolAdmissions Team who will be able to advise accordingly. The School Admissions Team telephonenumber is 01905 822700Parents seeking a place at an Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided School or schools outsideWorcestershire should also:• obtain from the school an admissions pack, including a prospectus which will explain if you needto provide/complete supplementary information/forms;If you live in Worcestershire and your child is due to start school or to transfer from First to Middle school orPrimary/Middle to High school during the school year 2012/2013, then you must apply to Worcestershire CountyCouncil for his or her school place, even if your preferences include schools outside Worcestershire – theclosing dates for applications are detailed in Section A of this booklet.If you have access to the internet you can apply online atwww.worcestershire.gov.uk/schooladmissionsApplications can be made online for Reception or Middle School first year intake and for High Schoolfirst year intake.This service will be available from 1st September 2011 up until the relevant closing date.Parents of children resident outsideWorcestershireIf you wish to apply for a place at any Worcestershire school, you must complete an application form providedby your “home” LA. (The “home” LA is defined as the Local Authority relevant to the child’s home address). The“home” LA will ensure that the application details are passed onto Worcestershire LA for consideration in theallocation of school places.If you are not resident in Worcestershire, then you should obtain an admissions form and pack from your homeLA, even if your preferences include schools within Worcestershire.34 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Part CSection 3Admissions to First/Primary Schools3.1 All admission authorities are required to review their arrangements every year.Therefore, the information given in this booklet applies only to admissions inthe school year 2012 - 2013 and may change in future years.Please be aware:• Attendance at a particular nursery/nursery class or foundation class gives no guarantee that the childwill gain a place at the school where the nursery/nursery class/foundation class is located. Parents/carersmust apply separately for their child to go to any first/primary school.• It is the parent's/carer's duty to ensure that they have obtained all the necessary information and thecorrect form on which to apply for a first/primary school place.3.2 At what age can your child start school?The law requires all children to start full-time education by the beginning of the term following their fifthbirthday. Children who have reached their fourth birthday are entitled to attend full-time in a reception classfrom the September after their fourth birthday.The Reception academic year group from 1st September 2012 – 31st August 2013 is for children who were bornbetween 01/09/2007 – 31/8/2008.Parents must apply for a school place as explained in 3.6 below by the closing date 15th January 2012 foradmissions in the school year 1st September 2012 to 31st August 2013.Parents can request that their child attends part-time until the child reaches compulsory school age. Manyschools provide for children to attend part-time at first. Any period of part-time attendance could varyaccording to the circumstances at each school and perhaps also according to the age of the child. You will needto check with the school you would like your child to attend, to see what their induction arrangements are.A small number of pupils are educated at home through arrangements made by their parents/carers. The LocalAuthority verifies the quality of the provision on a regular basis. Information on elective home education is madeavailable through the Parent Partnership Service by telephoning: 01905 7279403.3 Can I keep my child out of school until s/he is 5?Parents may request that their child's entry to a reception class be deferred until later in the same receptionacademic year group. Parents wishing to consider this should discuss the situation with the Headteacher at theschool. Parents must apply for a school place in the normal way at the usual time. By law children must startschool at the beginning of the term following their fifth birthday.Children with a date of birth in the summer term wishing to start school in the September after their fifthbirthday would start in Year 1 and consequently miss the entire reception year. To apply for a place in Year 1 andnot reception please refer to Section 3.13. Please be aware that there may not be a vacancy in Year 1 at that time.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 35

3.4 What if my child is 5 between 1st September 2012 and 31st December 2012?The Council does not allow a school to admit your child into reception class before the school year in whichs/he becomes 5. If your child is 5 between 1st September 2012 and 31st December 2012 s/he cannot thereforestart school until September 2012.3.5 Which school can your child attend?The law says that the Local Authority (LA) must give parents the chance to state their preference for the schoolthey wish their child to attend. The law does not give parents/carers an absolute right to "choose" the schoolfor their child. It is important to find out the name of the catchment area school for the home address of yourchild and you can do this by either telephoning: 01905 822700 or by visiting the www.worcestershire.gov.uk/schooladmissions website and following the link to school catchment areas.You may apply for other schools (other than the catchment area school), including Academy, Foundation orVoluntary Aided Schools, please refer to paragraph 3.7 – 3.13 for details of the co-ordinated admissionsarrangements.Important Considerations for you to note:If your child is admitted to a first school or primary school of your preference (other than the catchmentarea school), your child will not have the highest priority for transfer to the related middle school or highschool. If the related middle school or high school is oversubscribed at the time of transfer, your child mightthen have to move in a different direction from other children attending the same first or primary school.Sections 3b, 5b, 6c and 6d confirm the number of applicants for each school for 2011/2012 as at the closing date.Again the Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section should be able to let you know which schools have beenoversubscribed more generally over a number of years.Having gained admission to a first or primary school of your preference (other than the catchment area school)does not mean that younger siblings will automatically gain admission to the same school. Should the schoolbe oversubscribed at the time of application of a younger sibling, catchment area children have a higher priorityon the oversubscription criteria.• Applications where a preference is expressed on time will take precedence in relation to the school overwhere a preference is expressed after the closing date. In both of these instances they will haveprecedence over those where no preference is expressed.• You should give careful consideration to the means by which your child will travel to school(see information about School Transport in Part A of this booklet).3.6 How do you apply for a place at a First/Primary SchoolThe parents of ALL pupils resident in Worcestershire, including parents whose preference is for the catchmentarea school for the child’s home address, seeking a place at any first/primary School, including any Academy,Foundation or Voluntary Aided Schools, and any School outside Worcestershire, must complete aWorcestershire LA Common Application Form (PA1), by the closing date.Worcestershire parents are invited to state three preferences on the Common Application Form. Allpreferences are treated as equal initially, and the oversubscription criteria applied to each preference. If it ispossible to make a potential offer at more than one school, then the final offer will be the school rankedhighest on the application form (see paragraph 3.9).Parents seeking a place at an Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided School or schools outsideWorcestershire must:36 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

• obtain from the school an admissions pack, including a prospectus which will explain if you need toprovide/complete supplementary information/forms;• complete a Common Application Form (PA1) naming your school preferencesYou may apply on-line by visiting www.worcestershire.gov.uk/schooladmissionsThe Admissions Criteria for Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided Schools are included in Section 7a.The contact details for all the neighbouring LAs can be found in Section A.The parents of pupils resident outside Worcestershire, but who wish to apply for a place at anyWorcestershire school, must complete an application form provided by the “home” LA. (The “home” LA isdefined as the Local Authority relevant to the child’s home address). The “home” LA will ensure that theapplication details are passed onto Worcestershire LA for consideration in the allocation of school places.If you are not resident in Worcestershire, then you should obtain an admission pack from your home LA, even ifyour preferences include schools within Worcestershire.It is very important that applications are received no later than the date indicated in paragraph 3.7. Lateapplications are always considered, though it may not be possible to allocate a place in the school you prefer, ifit is oversubscribed, even if the school is the catchment area school for your child’s home address – seeparagraph 3.9 about late applications.You should inform the Headteacher of the allocated school, and the Pupil Admissions and Transfers Sectionif you are withdrawing your application for any reason. The Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section and theHeadteacher must be notified immediately of any change in the child’s home address.3.7 When should you apply?Places in reception classes are allocated on the basis of applications received on or before the closing date of:15th January 2012 for admissions in the school year September 2012 to August 2013.Parents who do not wish their children to start until they have reached compulsory school age must discusstheir intentions with the school, and must also apply for a school place by; 15th January 2012, so that theirapplication can be considered. (See also paragraph 3.2 and 3.3 above).Applications received after this date are subject to the late applications policy described in paragraph 3.9below.Any requests to amend details/preferences on an application form submitted prior to the closing date, mustbe made in writing or sent via email to the Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section. Requests must be receivedon or before 15th January 2012 by the Section. Any requests to amend details/preferences after the closingdate will be subject to the late application policy (See paragraph 3.9 below)Late applications may, in certain limited circumstances, be treated as on time. Please refer to paragraph 3.9below for details.If you are not resident in Worcestershire, then you should obtain a Reception School admissions pack fromyour home LA, even if your preferences include schools within Worcestershire.PROOF OF APPLICATION – It is the parent/carers responsibility to ensure a receipt is obtained when making anapplication. Please retain any receipt as proof of application.• Applications made online will receive a return receipt via email once the application has beensubmitted.• Paper application forms have a detachable receipt – see form for details.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 37

3.8 How are places allocated?The Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section will send details to its Academy, Foundation or Voluntary AidedSchools. of all applications received for that school, irrespective of ranking, for initial consideration, and also toneighbouring LAs, who will then apply their own oversubscription criteria.The Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section will then receive the outcome of these initial considerations, andwill compare against lists of potential offers at other schools nominated on the application, to identify anypupils, who may potentially be offered more than one place. If this is the case, then the single offer will be thehigher ranked school on the application form.If no place is available at your second or third preference schools as well, or if you have not expressed asecond/third preference, the Home Local Authority will name an alternative school with places available.This will normally be the nearest school to where you live with available places.3.9 What if your application is late?Between 16th January 2012 and 29th February 2012, it is likely that a number of late applications applications (thisincludes all requests to amend applications previously submitted) will be received. The Council has agreed in it’sco-ordinated scheme to accept late applications within this time-frame, and treat them as being on time, only inthe following circumstances;a) where a family have just moved address, (refer to Section 8b of this book);b) where it is agreed by the Directorate of Children’s Services, that individual circumstances apply and thedelay was reasonable given the circumstances of the case;In each case independent supporting documentary evidence will need to be submitted with theapplication. In all other circumstances, or if the application is not received until after 29th February 2012,late applications will receive a lower priority, and will only be considered after the applications received (ordeemed to be) on time.NB.If the late application is for an Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided School, or a school outsideWorcestershire, it will be necessary to refer to the late application policy of the school or the LA, inwhose area the school is located.If making an application after the start of the Autumn Term please refer to Section 3.13 below.3.10 Who has responsibility for the allocation of places?For Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools, decisions are made by the Pupil Admissions and TransfersSection. The Headteacher of the school involved is not in a position to offer your child a place.For Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided Schools decisions are made by the governing bodies of theindividual schools. For explanation of school types – see Section 8a Glossary.3.11 When are decisions made?Offer letters will be posted on 23rd April 2012 via second class postage. They will be sent direct to parents, bythe Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section, even if it is on behalf of the governing body of an Academy,Foundation or Voluntary Aided School, or a school in a neighbouring LA.In the few cases where it may not be possible to offer a place at any of the preferences nominated on theapplication form, a place will be offered at the nearest school with available places for pupils who live in38 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Worcestershire.The offer letter will include an acceptance/decline slip which must be returned by the date specified in the offerletter. It will also include an application for Transport Assistance (See Part A).• For pupils not resident in Worcestershire, the offer or refusal letters will be sent direct to parents by thehome LA, even if it is for a school in Worcestershire.3.12 What happens if you are moving into a new area?Where families with children of school age are moving into a new area and wish to transfer their children to adifferent school, parents should at the earliest opportunity either enquire at schools in the area or contact theLocal Authority Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section in the area.Please be aware that some schools may well already be full at the time of your application.3.13 Admissions to schools during the year outside the normal round of AdmissionsWorcestershire County Council Admissions Team will co-ordinate admissions for all Worcestershire residents,after consultation with other relevant admission authorities including all Academy, Foundation or VoluntaryAided Schools, and schools in other Local Authorities, in respect of applying for school places other than thenormal time of entry to the school.The procedure for in-year admissions is as follows;1) Parent/Carer to obtain an application form (CA1), if a resident in Worcestershire, from any of thefollowing sources;• Child’s current school (if in Worcestershire).• School being applied for (if in Worcestershire).• Worcestershire Hub Centre (Tel 01905 822700)• Download form from website (www.worcestershire.gov.uk)2) Parent/Carer to complete the application form and ensure form is counter-signed by currentheadteacher (if already attending a Worcestershire School).3) The parent should then forward form onto their Home Authority Admissions Team to be processed.4) The Home Local Authority will co-ordinate with any relevant admission authorities on behalf of theparent to determine which is the highest ranked offer that can be made.5) The Home Local Authority will write to parents, on behalf of the relevant admission authority, normallywithin 10 school days, of the form being received to notify of the decision. Where it is not possible tooffer a place, parents will be notified of the right of an appeal, on behalf of the relevant admissionauthority and in most cases, an alternative school will be offered.6) If there are insufficient places for all applications received at a time, then priority will be decided inaccordance with the published admissions criteria for the school.The parents of pupils resident outside Worcestershire, but who wish to apply for a place at anyWorcestershire school, must complete an application form provided by the “home” LA. (The “home” LA isdefined as the Local Authority relevant to the child’s home address). The “home” LA will ensure that theapplication details are passed onto Worcestershire LA for consideration in the allocation of school places,the "home" LA will notify of the decision – see item 4 above).Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 39

Please be aware that some schools may well already be full at the time of your application.3.14 Waiting ListsWaiting lists for Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools, are maintained by the Pupil Admissionsand Transfers Section. Please refer to Section 7 for full details on the waiting list procedure and howto apply.Waiting lists for Academy, Foundation and Voluntary Aided Schools are maintained by the individualschools and parents will need to contact the schools directly, in order to be included. Parents mustconsult the individual schools for details on the waiting list procedure.Parents or Carers seeking to transfer to a school that does not involve a house move, or where there is no needfor an immediate move, need to be aware that any date set for joining the new school may be after the nextterm or half term holiday and that parents/carers are responsible for ensuring their child continues to receivethe appropriate education in the interim.3.15 How many children may be admitted to each school?The County Council has a duty to ensure the provision of efficient education and the efficient use of resources.Schools cannot be permitted to become overcrowded. The number of pupils that may be admitted to a schoolin the relevant year group is known as the Published Admission Number (PAN). Details for each school aregiven in Section 3a, 5a and 6a of the booklet.3.16 Keeping Key Stage 1 Class Sizes to 30 or fewerLAs must ensure that infant class sizes are limited to a maximum number of 30.The government has identified a number of specific exceptions where it will be appropriate for the class sizelimit of 30 to be exceeded. The exceptions are:1. When a pupil moves into the area after the normal admission round, and there is no other suitableschool within reasonable distance; (*See Glossary);2. When a pupil receives a Statement of Special Educational Needs naming a school outside the normaladmissions round or a pupil with a statement naming that school moves into the area;3. A child in care i.e. Looked after, is admitted outside the normal admissions round;4. When an error or unreasonable behaviour by the admission authority leads to the admission of apupil either because the authority puts right its error, or because the appeals committee finds againstthe admissions authority.5. A child normally educated in a special school or special educational needs unit attached to a mainstream school attends an infant class in the mainstream school, where this has been deemed asbeneficial to the child. This also applies to those children registered at special and mainstreamschools.In the first four of these cases, the class size must return to 30 or fewer by the beginning of thefollowing academic year.40 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Part CSection 3aWorcestershire First and Primary SchoolsKey to ColumnsType: Categorisation of school - see Part B, Section 1.1 for further descriptionA - AcademyC – CommunityFD - FoundationVA - Voluntary AidedVC – Voluntary ControlledN.B. Categorisation for the type of each school as printed in this booklet is correct as at time of printing June2011 - see Part B Section 1.2 for where you can find the latest status of a school.DfE No:PAN:Department for Education (DfE) school number. All school numbers have the prefix of 885, which isthe Authority number allocated to Worcestershire by the DfE.Published Admission NumberThe maximum number of children which can be admitted to a school in each year group. The PAN isagreed by the governing body of the school and is based on a strict formula set by the Departmentfor Education (DfE) for measuring the available teaching spaces within a school. The figures set for theadmissions year 2012/2013 are shown.NOR: Total number of pupils on roll at the school in January 2011.Bewdley area - Primary schoolsYears Reception to Year 6 (Ages 5 - 11)Type School Name & Address PAN NOR 1st, 2nd and 3rd& Telephone Number & Email Address JAN PreferenceDfE 2011 Applications receivedNo. by closing date 2011/121 2 3VC Bayton C.E. Primary School, Bayton, 15 100 14 5 23001 Kidderminster, Worcs. DY14 9LGTel: 01299 832393 office@baytonpri.worcs.sch.ukC Bewdley Primary School, Stourport Rd, 45 351 56 27 123397 Bewdley, Worcs. DY12 1EHTel: 01299 403796 office@bewdleyprimary.worcs.sch.ukVC Far Forest Lea Memorial C.E. Primary School, 20 157 18 10 113010 New Road, Far Forest, Rock, Kidderminster, Worcs.DY14 9TQTel: 01299 266316 office@farforestlea.worcs.sch.ukApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 41

VC St. Anne’s C.E. Primary School, Wyre Hill, Bewdley, 45 312 47 22 133011 Worcs. DY12 2UQTel: 01299 402013 office@stannesprimary.worcs.sch.ukVC Upper Arley C.E. Primary School, 15 99 11 8 33109 Arley, Bewdley, Worcs. DY12 1XATel: 01299 861260 office@upperarley.worcs.sch.ukBromsgrove area - First schoolsYears Reception to Year 4 (Ages 5 - 9)Type School Name & Address PAN NOR 1st, 2nd and 3rd& Telephone Number & Email Address JAN PreferenceDfE 2011 Applications receivedNo. by closing date 2011/121 2 3C Beoley First School, Holt End, Beoley, 20 97 13 19 202008 Redditch, Worcs. B98 9ANTel: 01527 62295office@beoley.worcs.sch.ukC Blackwell First School, St. Catherine's Road, Blackwell, 22 105 24 31 312022 Bromsgrove, Worcs. B61 1BNTel: 0121 445 1622 office@blackwell.worcs.sch.ukC Catshill First School and Nursery, Gibb Lane, 45 155 27 9 62015 Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcs. B61 OJPTel: 01527 872913 office@catshillfirst.worcs.sch.ukC Charford First School, Charford Road, Charford, 90 375 60 41 172016 Bromsgrove, Worcs. B60 3NHTel: 01527 873778 office@charford.worcs.sch.ukC Crown Meadow First School, Birmingham Road, 60 276 73 27 172002 Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7TATel: 0121 445 4540 office@crownmeadow.worcs.sch.ukC Dodford First School, Fockbury Road, Dodford, 15 65 11 15 82034 Bromsgrove, Worcs. B61 9AWTel: 01527 831569 office@dodford.worcs.sch.uk42 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

C Fairfield First School, Stourbridge Road, Fairfield, 23 102 20 17 172047 Bromsgrove, Worcs. B61 9LZTel: 01527 873081 office@fairfield.worcs.sch.ukC Finstall First School, 60 302 73 32 162017 Carnforth Road, Bromsgrove, Worcs. B60 2HSTel: 01527 872938 office@finstall.worcs.sch.ukVC Hanbury C.E. First School, 25 113 22 18 143049 School Road, Hanbury, Bromsgrove, Worcs. B60 4BSTel: 01527 821298 office@hanbury.worcs.sch.ukC Lickey End First School, 30 142 36 37 322018 School Lane, Lickey End, Bromsgrove, Worcs. B60 1JGTel: 01527 872360 office@lickeyendfirst.worcs.sch.ukC Meadows First School, Stourbridge Road, 60 295 70 38 232019 Bromsgrove, Worcs. B61 OAHTel: 01527 872508 office@meadows.worcs.sch.ukC Millfields First School, Swift Close, 45 213 43 15 142020 Bromsgrove, Worcs. B61 7BSTel: 01527 831885 office@millfields.worcs.sch.ukC Sidemoor First School and Nursery, 60 251 58 33 122021 Perryfields Road, Bromsgrove, B61 8QNTel: 01527 872271 office@sidemoor.worcs.sch.ukVA St. Andrew’s C.E First School, Hewell Road, 45 195 43 43 143302 Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NGTel: 0121 445 1410 office@st-andrewscofe.worcs.sch.ukVA St. Peter’s Catholic First School, Rock Hill, 60 276 47 18 213310 Bromsgrove, Worcs. B61 7LHTel: 01527 831872 office@st-petersrc.worcs.sch.ukC Stoke Prior First School, Ryefields Road, 30 130 29 23 62147 Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, Worcs. B60 4NDTel: 01527 832520 office@stokeprior.worcs.sch.ukNotes on Admissionsi) St. Peter's Catholic First School: although a catholic school it does admit a sizeable number of non-Catholics who subsequentlytransfer to schools in the Bromsgrove pyramid.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 43

Droitwich area - First schools - Years Reception to Year 4 (Ages 5 - 9)Catholic Primary School - Years Reception to Year 6 (Ages 5 – 11)Type School Name & Address PAN NOR 1st, 2nd and 3rd& Telephone Number & Email Address JAN PreferenceDfE 2011 Applications receivedNo. by closing date 2011/121 2 3C Chawson Community First School, Wyche Road, 90 441 92 50 152036 Droitwich, Worcs. WR9 8BWTel: 01905 773264 office@chawson.worcs.sch.ukVA Cutnall Green C.E. First School, School Road, 20 72 17 4 53316 Cutnall Green, Droitwich, Worcs. WR9 OPHTel: 01299 851256 office@cutnallgreenfirst.worcs.sch.ukVC Hindlip C.E. First School, Droitwich Road, 20 94 13 20 203057 Fernhill Heath, Worcester, WR3 8RJTel: 01905 453455 office@hindlipfirst.worcs.sch.ukVA Ombersley Endowed First School, Droitwich Road, 25 99 19 16 233365 Ombersley, Worcs. WR9 ODRTel: 01905 620384 office@ombersley.worcs.sch.ukVA St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, 30 203 38 15 133317 St Joseph’s Close, Droitwich, Worcs. WR9 0RYTel: 01905 773572 office@st-josephs-droitwich.worcs.sch.ukVA St. Peter’s C.E. First School, Church Lane, 90 395 72 49 193318 Droitwich, Worcs. WR9 7ANTel: 01905 772138 office@st-peterscofe.worcs.sch.ukVA Sytchampton Endowed First School, Sytchampton, 20 108 24 16 63381 Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs. DY13 9SXTel: 01905 620418 office@sytchamptonfirst.worcs.sch.ukVC Tibberton C.E. First School, Plough Road, 15 68 8 11 113105 Tibberton, Droitwich, Worcs. WR9 7NLTel: 01905 345284 office@tibberton.worcs.sch.uk44 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

C Westlands First School, Farmers Way, Westlands, 60 218 27 6 22035 Droitwich, Worcs. WR9 9EQTel: 01905 772740 office@westlands.worcs.sch.ukC Wychbold First and Nursery School, School Road, 15 67 12 4 42187 Wychbold, Droitwich, Worcs. WR9 7PUTel: 01527 861421 office@wychbold.worcs.sch.ukEvesham area - First schools - Years Reception to Year 5 (Ages 5-10)Catholic Primary Schools - Years Reception to Year 6 (Ages 5 – 11)Type School Name & Address PAN NOR 1st, 2nd and 3rd& Telephone Number & Email Address JAN Preference 2010DfE 2011 Applications receivedNo. by closing date 2011/121 2 3C Ashton-under-Hill First School, Elmley Road, 15 93 11 10 42006 Ashton under Hill, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 7SWTel: 01386 881333 office@ashton.worcs.sch.ukC Badsey First School, School Lane, Badsey, 45 243 40 11 72007 Evesham, Worcs. WR11 7ESTel: 01386 830325 office@badseyfirst.worcs.sch.ukVC Bengeworth C.E. First School, 60 343 65 42 143041 Burford Road, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 3HBTel: 01386 442047 office@bengeworth.worcs.sch.ukVA Bredon Hancock’s Endowed First School, 30 156 23 6 03306 Church Street, Bredon, Tewkesbury, Glos. GL20 7LATel: 01684 772254 office@bredonhancocks.worcs.sch.ukC Bretforton First School, New Street, Bretforton, 14 60 10 4 32012 Evesham, Worcs. WR11 7JSTel: 01386 830418 office@bretforton.worcs.sch.ukC Broadway First School, Lime Tree Avenue, 20 101 16 6 22013 Broadway, Worcs. WR12 7BDTel: 01386 852485 office@broadway.worcs.sch.ukApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 45

VC Church Lench C.E. First School, Main Street, 15 64 13 9 13018 Church Lench, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 4UETel: 01386 870297 office@churchlench.worcs.sch.ukVC Cleeve Prior C.E. First School, Main Street, 15 42 8 0 13020 Cleeve Prior, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 8LGTel: 01789 772276 office@cleeveprior.worcs.sch.ukVC Cropthorne-with-Charlton C.E. First School, 15 85 13 8 33027 Main Street, Cropthorne, Pershore, Worcs. WR10 3NBTel: 01386 860246 office@cropthorne.worcs.sch.ukVC Eckington C.E. First School, School Lane, 20 91 10 4 73038 Eckington, Pershore, Worcs. WR10 3AUTel: 01386 750666 office@eckingtonfirst.worcs.sch.ukVC Elmley Castle C.E First School, Main Street, 15 76 10 5 33040 Elmley Castle, Pershore, Worcs. WR10 3HSTel: 01386 710279 office@elmleycastle.worcs.sch.ukVC Harvington C.E. First School, Village Street, 30 129 21 3 23053 Harvington, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 8NQTel: 01386 870412 office@harvington.worcs.sch.ukC Honeybourne First School, School Street, 20 82 8 3 42078 Honeybourne, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 7PJTel: 01386 830462 office@honeybourne.worcs.sch.ukVC Offenham C.E. First School, Myatt Road, 18 83 15 7 63082 Offenham, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 8SDTel: 01386 442038 office@offenham.worcs.sch.ukVC Overbury C.E. First School, Overbury 12 60 10 10 23084 Tewkesbury, Glos. GL20 7NTTel: 01386 725235 office@overbury.gloucs.sch.ukC Pebworth First School, Back Lane, Pebworth, 12 39 3 0 02118 Stratford on Avon, Warwicks. CV37 8XATel: 01789 720726 office@pebworth.worcs.sch.uk46 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

VC Sedgeberrow C.E. First School, Main Street, 30 146 26 10 73099 Sedgeberrow, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 7UFTel: 01386 881391 office@sedgeberrow.worcs.sch.ukVC St. Andrew’s C.E. First School, Maryman’s Road 30 149 28 9 93043 Evesham, Worcs. WR11 2QNTel: 01386 41351 office@st-andrews.worcs.sch.ukVA St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School, (Broadway), 12 93 11 3 13309 Leamington Road, Broadway, Worcs. WR12 7DZTel: 01386 853337 office@st-marysrc.worcs.sch.ukVA St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School, (Evesham), 30 178 22 7 33322 High Street, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 4EJTel: 01386 446748 office@stmarysrc.worcs.sch.ukVC St. Richard’s C.E. First School, Four Pools Lane, 60 341 47 21 133042 Evesham, Worcs. WR11 1DUTel: 01386 446416 office@st-richards.worcs.sch.ukC Swan Lane First School, Rynal Street, Swan Lane, 60 314 53 26 212041 Evesham, Worcs. WR11 4QATel: 01386 446540 office@swanlanefirstschool.worcs.sch.ukVC The Littletons C.E. First School, Farm Lane, 30 137 14 4 23072 South Littleton, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 8TLTel: 01386 830695 office@thelittletons.worcs.sch.ukApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 47

Hagley area - Primary schools -Years Reception to Year 6 (Ages 5-11)Type School Name & Address PAN NOR 1st, 2nd and 3rd& Telephone Number & Email Address JAN PreferenceDfE 2011 Applications receivedNo. by closing date 2011/121 2 3VC Belbroughton C.E. Primary & Nursery School, 20 139 23 27 273002 Bradford Lane, Belbroughton, Stourbridge,West Midlands, DY9 9TFTel: 01562 730208 office@belbroughton.worcs.sch.ukVC Blakedown C.E Primary School, Birmingham Road, 15 112 22 30 123005 Blakedown, Kidderminster, Worcs. DY10 3JNTel: 01562 700243 office@blakedownprimary.worcs.sch.ukVC Clent Parochial Primary School, Bromsgrove Road, 15 105 7 30 273022 Holy Cross, Clent, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 9QPTel: 01562 730668 office@clent.worcs.sch.ukC Hagley Primary School, Park Road, Hagley, 90 603 88 21 162055 Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 ONS (also forTel: 01562 883280 office@hagleyprimary.worcs.sch.ukyears 1 & 2)VC St. Kenelm’s C.E. Primary School, Bromsgrove Road 28 182 28 5 83097 Romsley, Nr. Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 0LFTel: 01562 710214 office@stkenelms.worcs.sch.uk48 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Kidderminster area - Primary schoolsYears Reception to Year 6 (Ages 5-11)Type School Name & Address PAN NOR 1st, 2nd and 3rd& Telephone Number & Email Address JAN PreferenceDfE 2011 Applications receivedNo. by closing date 2011/121 2 3C Birchen Coppice Primary School, Woodbury Road, 45 210 22 1 32905 Kidderminster, Worcs. DY11 7JJTel: 01562 823582 office@birchencoppice.worcs.sch.ukVA Chaddesley Corbett Endowed Primary School, 30 165 22 9 93330 The Village, Chaddesley Corbett, Kidderminster,Worcs. DY10 4SDTel: 01562 777312 office@chaddesleycorbett.worcs.sch.ukC Comberton Primary School, Borrington Road, 60 322 58 46 202907 Kidderminster, Worcs. DY10 3EDTel: 01562 754704 office@comberton.worcs.sch.ukVC Cookley Sebright Endowed Primary School, 30 209 26 7 73016 Lea Lane, Cookley, Kidderminster, Worcs. DY10 3TATel: 01562 850397 office@cookleyprimary.worcs.sch.ukC Foley Park Community Primary School, 30 200 24 11 132908 Northumberland Avenue, Kidderminster,Worcs. DY11 7AWTel: 01562 823857 office@foleypark.worcs.sch.ukC Franche Community Primary School, *75 485 88 49 212910 Chestnut Grove, Kidderminster, Worcs. DY11 5QBTel: 01562 751788 office@francheprimary.worcs.sch.ukC Heronswood Primary School, Heronswood Road, 45 274 48 11 162912 Kidderminster, Worcs. DY10 4EXTel: 01562 69750 office@heronswoodprimary.worcs.sch.ukApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 49

C Offmore Primary School, Wordsworth Crescent, 45 340 40 47 312911 Kidderminster, Worcs. DY10 3HATel: 01562 753934 office@offmore.worcs.sch.ukVA St. Ambrose Catholic Primary School, 30 203 33 21 93393 Leswell Street, Kidderminster, Worcs. DY10 1RPTel: 01562 823568 office@st-ambrose.worcs.sch.ukVC St. Catherine’s C.E. Primary School, 60 333 47 32 133021 Marlpool Lane, Kidderminster, Worcs. DY11 5HPTel: 01562 823614 office@stcatherines.worcs.sch.ukVC St. George’s C.E. Primary & Nursery School, 30 202 38 17 93023 Plane Tree Close, Kidderminster, Worcs. DY10 2HETel: 01562 824206 office@st-georges-kidd.worcs.sch.ukVC St. John’s C.E. Primary School, Blakebrook, 60 391 40 36 313024 Kidderminster, Worcs. DY11 6APTel: 01562 745558 office@stjohns.worcs.sch.ukVA St. Mary’s C.E. Primary School, Stoney Lane, 30 159 16 12 93331 Kidderminster, Worcs. DY10 2LXTel: 01562 824327 office@stmarys.worcs.sch.ukVC St. Oswald’s C.E. Primary School, Sion Avenue, 30 190 24 3 93026 Kidderminster, Worcs. DY10 2YLTel: 01562 751056 office@stoswalds.worcs.sch.ukC Sutton Park Community Primary School, 30 210 45 19 83369 Greatfield Road, Kidderminster, Worcs. DY11 6PHTel: 01562 67742 office@suttonpark.worcs.sch.ukVA Wolverley Sebright Primary School, Franche Road, 15 106 21 20 113332 Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcs. DY11 5TPTel: 01562 850268 office@wolverleysebright.worcs.sch.uk* Agreed for 2012/13. To be reviewed in academic year 2013/1450 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Malvern area - Primary schoolsYears Reception to Year 6 (Ages 5-11)Type School Name & Address PAN NOR 1st, 2nd and 3rd& Telephone Number & Email Address JAN PreferenceDfE 2011 Applications receivedNo. by closing date 2011/121 2 3VC Callow End C.E. Primary School, Upton Road, 12 82 14 8 13014 Callow End, Worcester, WR2 4TETel: 01905 830337 office@callowend.worcs.sch.ukC Great Malvern Primary School, Pickersleigh Road, 45 315 30 12 42105 Malvern, Worcs. WR14 2BYTel: 01684 574219 office@greatmalvern.worcs.sch.ukC Grove Primary School, 45 227 21 13 73400 Pickersleigh Grove, Malvern, Worcs. WR14 2LUTel: 01684 572516 office@groveprimary.worcs.sch.ukC Leigh and Bransford Primary School, 15 99 12 7 72914 Hoopers Close, Leigh Sinton, Malvern, Worcs. WR13 5DXTel: 01886 832342 office@leighbransford.worcs.sch.ukVA Madresfield C.E. Primary School, 40 Madresfield 15 103 16 18 173353 Village, Madresfield, Malvern, Worcs. WR13 5AATel: 01684 573620 office@madresfield.worcs.sch.ukVA Malvern Parish C.E. Primary School, 30 208 30 26 183357 Manby Road, Malvern, Worcs. WR14 3BBTel: 01684 574084 office@malvernparish.worcs.sch.ukVA Malvern Wells C.E. Primary School, 15 103 6 12 123359 263 Wells Road, Malvern, Worcs. WR14 4HFTel: 01684 561179 office@malvern-wells.worcs.sch.ukVC Northleigh C.E. Primary School, St. Peter’s Road, 45 308 32 35 223210 Malvern, Worcs. WR14 1QSTel: 01684 574889 office@northleigh.worcs.sch.ukApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 51

VC Powick C.E. Primary School, 42 Malvern Road, 28 195 31 21 113089 Powick, Worcs. WR2 4RTTel: 01905 830336 office@powick.worcs.sch.ukVC Rushwick C.E. Primary School, Upper Wick Lane 20 116 28 8 43098 Rushwick, Worcs. WR2 5SUTel: 01905 422502 office@rushwick.worcs.sch.ukC Somers Park Primary School, Somers Park Avenue, 58 399 78 23 162204 Malvern, Worcs. WR14 1SETel: 01684 572949 office@somerspark.worcs.sch.ukVA St. James’ C.E. Primary School, 15 99 8 4 23360 West Malvern Road, Malvern, Worcs. WR14 4BBTel: 01684 561207 office@stjames.worcs.sch.ukVA St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, 30 128 20 5 43358 Newtown Road, Malvern, Worcs. WR14 1PFTel: 01684 573016 office@stjoesmalvern.worcs.sch.ukVA St. Matthias C.E. Primary School, Cromwell Road, 30 179 9 13 43354 Malvern Link, Worcs. WR14 1NATel: 01684 574984 office@stmatthias.worcs.sch.ukC Suckley Primary School, Church Lane, 10 55 9 2 02153 Suckley, Worcs. WR6 5DETel: 01886 884283 office@suckley.worcs.sch.ukVC Wyche C.E. Primary School, Lower Wyche Road, 20 140 30 25 113074 Malvern, Worcs. WR14 4ETTel: 01684 573205 office@wyche.worcs.sch.uk52 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Martley area - Primary schoolsYears Reception to Year 6 (Ages 5-11)Type School Name & Address PAN NOR 1st, 2nd and 3rd& Telephone Number & Email Address JAN PreferenceDfE 2011 Applications receivedNo. by closing date 2011/121 2 3VC Abberley Parochial Primary School, Apostles Oak, 15 90 20 6 43000 Abberley, Worcs. WR6 6AATel: 01299 896332 office@abberley.worcs.sch.ukVA Astley C.E. Primary School, Astley, 13 67 16 4 33300 Stourport on Severn, Worcs. DY13 ORHTel: 01299 822002 office@astley.worcs.sch.ukVC Broadheath C.E. Primary School, 20 119 11 6 43008 Sailor's Bank, Lower Broadheath, Worcs. WR2 6QTTel: 01905 640285 office@broadheath.worcs.sch.ukVA Broadwas C.E. Primary School, Broadwas-on-Teme, 15 85 9 2 23308 Worcester, WR6 5NETel: 01886 821347 office@broadwas.worcs.sch.ukC Clifton-upon-Teme Primary School, Pond Lane, 15 85 13 2 32032 Clifton-upon-Teme, Worcester, WR6 6DHTel: 01886 812258 office@clifton-upon-teme.worcs.sch.ukVA Great Witley C.E. Primary School, Worcester Road, 20 140 12 23 93328 Great Witley, Worcs. WR6 6HRTel: 01299 896246 office@greatwitley.worcs.sch.ukVC Grimley and Holt C.E. Primary School, Grimley, 10 70 5 4 33048 Worcester, WR2 6LUTel: 01905 640325 office@grimleyholt.worcs.sch.ukVA Hallow C.E. Primary School, Main Road, 28 172 20 16 63329 Hallow, Worcester, WR2 6LDTel: 01905 640354 office@hallow.worcs.sch.ukApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 53

VC Martley C.E. Primary School, Martley, 20 138 15 8 63077 Worcester, WR6 6QATel: 01886 888201 office@martley-pri.worcs.sch.ukPershore area - First schools - Years Reception to Year 4 (Ages 5-9)Catholic Primary school - Years Reception to Year 6 (Ages 5-11)Type School Name & Address PAN NOR 1st, 2nd and 3rd& Telephone Number & Email Address JAN PreferenceDfE 2011 Applications receivedNo. by closing date 2011/121 2 3C Abbey Park First and Nursery School, Abbey Road, 30 125 38 15 62119 Pershore, Worcs. WR10 1DFTel: 01386 552722 office@abbeyparkfirst.worcs.sch.ukC Cherry Orchard First School, Cherry Orchard, 30 124 11 18 72121 Pershore, Worcs. WR10 1ETTel: 01386 552515 office@cherryorchardfirst.worcs.sch.ukVC Crowle C.E. First School, Church Road, 15 72 11 9 33028 Crowle, Worcs. WR7 4ATTel: 01905 381206 office@crowle.worcs.sch.ukVC Defford-cum-Besford First School, 12 44 7 1 43029 Hill View, Defford, Worcs. WR8 9BHTel: 01386 750321office@defford-cum-besford.worcs.sch.ukVA Fladbury C.E. First School, Church Street, 20 76 9 6 33324 Fladbury, Pershore, Worcs. WR10 2QBTel: 01386 860301 office@fladbury.worcs.sch.ukC Flyford Flavell First School, Radford Road, 22 101 18 6 35201 Flyford Flavell, Worcs. WR7 4BSTel: 01386 462228 office@flyfordflavell.worcs.sch.uk54 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

VC Himbleton C.E. First School, Neight Hill, 14 62 15 5 33056 Himbleton, Droitwich, Worcs. WR9 7LETel: 01905 391231 office@himbleton.worcs.sch.ukVA Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School, 20 135 22 6 33368 Priest Lane, Pershore, Worcs. WR10 1EBTel: 01386 552518 office@holyredeemer.worcs.sch.ukC Inkberrow First School, Main Road, 20 92 16 2 22079 Inkberrow, Worcs. WR7 4HHTel: 01386 792284 office@inkberrowfirst.worcs.sch.ukVC Norton Juxta Kempsey C.E. First School, 40 158 30 11 103081 Wadborough Road, Littleworth, Worcester, WR5 2QJTel: 01905 820420 office@nortonfirst.worcs.sch.ukVC Pinvin C.E. First School, Main Street, Pinvin, 20 90 13 6 83088 Pershore, Worcs. WR10 2ERTel: 01386 552826 office@pinvinfirst.worcs.sch.ukVC St. Barnabas C.E. First & Middle School, 30 51 11 7 73208 Stonebow Road, Drakes Broughton, Pershore,Worcs. WR10 2AW Tel: 01905 840366office@st-barnabasfirstmiddle.worcs.sch.ukVC Upton Snodsbury C.E. First School, 14 293 21 9 13108 Upton Snodsbury, Worcs. WR7 4NHTel: 01905 381288 office@upsnodsfirst.worcs.sch.ukApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 55

Redditch area - First schoolsYears Reception to Year 4 (Ages 5-9)Type School Name & Address PAN NOR 1st, 2nd and 3rd& Telephone Number & Email Address JAN PreferenceDfE 2011 Applications receivedNo. by closing date 2011/121 2 3C Abbeywood First School, Wood Piece Lane, 45 152 25 17 53398 Church Hill, Redditch, Worcs. B98 9LRTel: 01527 63007 office@abbeywood.worcs.sch.ukC Astwood Bank First School, Church Road, 60 281 78 54 312127 Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcs. B96 6EHTel: 01527 892681 office@astwoodbank.worcs.sch.ukC Batchley First School, Cherry Tree Walk, 45 205 38 13 52128 Batchley, Redditch, Worcs. B97 6PDTel: 01527 62926 office@batchley.worcs.sch.ukVC Feckenham C.E. First School, School Lane, 23 100 27 18 183091 Feckenham, Redditch, Worcs. B96 6QDTel: 01527 892756 office@feckenhamfirst.worcs.sch.ukC Holyoakes Field First School, Bridge Street, 40 180 35 14 62131 Redditch, Worcs. B97 6HHTel: 01527 62928 office@holyoakes.worcs.sch.ukC Matchborough First School, Matchborough Way, 60 260 68 19 142919 Matchborough, Redditch, Worcs. B98 OGDTel: 01527 883880 office@matchborough.worcs.sch.ukC Moon's Moat First School, Cleeve Close, 56 200 34 13 52192 Church Hill South, Redditch, Worcs. B98 9HRTel: 01527 61498 office@moonsmoat.worcs.sch.ukC Oak Hill First School, Wirehill Drive, 90 386 67 35 182920 Lodge Park, Redditch, Worcs. B98 7JUTel: 01527 528523 office@oakhill.worcs.sch.uk56 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

VA Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School, 60 294 79 22 175200 Downsell Road, Webheath, Redditch, Worcs. B97 5RRTel: 01527 546398 office@mountcarmel.worcs.sch.ukC Roman Way First School, Colts Lane, 45 180 46 28 132141 Winyates West, Redditch, Worcs. B98 0LHTel: 01527 528111 office@romanway.worcs.sch.ukVC St. George’s C.E. First School, 45 200 41 6 73092 Stevenson Avenue, Redditch, Worcs. B98 8LUTel: 01527 62263 office@stgeorges.worcs.sch.ukVC St. Luke’s C.E. First School, Plymouth Road, 30 143 26 16 93093 Southcrest, Redditch, Worcs. B97 4NUTel: 01527 541219 office@stlukesfirst.worcs.sch.ukVC St. Stephen’s C.E. First School, Mabey Avenue, 30 128 22 5 73094 Redditch, Worcs. B98 8HWTel: 01527 63911 office@ststephensfirst.worcs.sch.ukVA St. Thomas More Catholic First School, 40 187 46 25 135202 Woodrow Centre, Studley Road, Redditch,Worcs. B98 7RYTel: 01527 525821 office@st-thomasmore.worcs.sch.ukVA Tardebigge C.E. First School, 30 144 40 31 183382 Church Lane, Tardebigge,Bromsgrove, Worcs. B60 3AHTel: 01527 872886 office@tardebiggefirst.worcs.sch.ukC Tenacres First School, Quibery Close, 60 243 45 43 252136 Winyates East, Redditch, Worcs. B98 0PBTel: 01527 528872 office@tenacres.worcs.sch.ukC The Harry Taylor First School, Evesham Road, 56 243 28 34 262130 Crabbs Cross, Redditch, Worcs. B97 5JHTel: 01527 543624 office@harrytaylor.worcs.sch.ukApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 57

C The Vaynor First School, Tennyson Road, 84 408 92 36 352134 Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcs. B97 5BLTel: 01527 543187 office@thevaynor.worcs.sch.ukC Webheath First School, Downsell Road, 60 290 66 60 392135 Webheath, Redditch, Worcs. B97 5RJTel: 01527 544820 office@webheath.worcs.sch.ukC Woodrow First School, Longdon Close, 45 194 46 11 72137 Woodrow, Redditch, Worcs. B98 7UZTel: 01527 527619 office@woodrow.worcs.sch.ukRubery area - Primary schools -Years Reception to Year 6 (Ages 5 - 11)Type School Name & Address PAN NOR 1st, 2nd and 3rd& Telephone Number & Email Address JAN PreferenceDfE 2011 Applications receivedNo. by closing date 2011/121 2 3C Beaconside Primary and Nursery School, 30 168 26 22 92197 Hazel Road, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9DXTel: 0121 453 3801 office@beaconside.worcs.sch.ukC Holywell Primary and Nursery School, 60 402 67 24 112921 School Road, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9EYTel: 0121 453 7829 office@holywell.worcs.sch.ukC Lickey Hills Primary School, Old Birmingham Road, 60 387 51 30 302901 Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8EUTel: 0121 445 1992 office@lickeyhills.worcs.sch.uk58 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Stourport-on-Severn area - Primary schools -Years Reception to Year 6 (Ages 5-11)Type School Name & Address PAN NOR 1st, 2nd and 3rd& Telephone Number & Email Address JAN PreferenceDfE 2011 Applications receivedNo. by closing date 2011/121 2 3C Burlish Park Primary School, Windermere Way, 60 406 58 31 192903 Stourport on Severn, Worcs. DY13 8LATel: 01299 823771 office@burlishparkprimary.worcs.sch.ukVC Hartlebury C.E. Primary School, The Village, 25 143 30 17 103013 Hartlebury, Kidderminster, Worcs. DY11 7TDTel: 01299 250312 office@hartlebury.worcs.sch.ukFD Lickhill Primary School, Almond Way, 30 157 15 13 192904 Stourport on Severn, Worcs. DY13 8UATel: 01299 871803 office@lickhill.worcs.sch.ukVC St. Bartholomew's C.E. Primary School, 45 219 35 0 13012 Princess Way, Stourport on Severn, Worcs. DY13 0ELTel: 01299 823454office@st-barthlolmews-primary.worcs.sch.ukVA St. Wulstan’s Catholic Primary School, Elmfield 30 206 23 11 63380 Walk, Stourport on Severn, Worcs. DY13 8TXTel: 01299 877808 office@wulsev.worcs.sch.uk45C Stourport Primary School, Tan Lane, 261 35 29 9(Also2902 Stourport on Severn, Worcs. DY13 8HDfor yrsTel: 01299 822120 office@stourportprimary.worcs.sch.uk2, 3 & 4)VC Wilden All Saints C.E. Primary School, 25 166 38 23 193015 Wilden Lane, Stourport on Severn, Worcs. DY13 9LPTel: 01299 822638 office@wilden.worcs.sch.ukApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 59

Tenbury area - Primary schools -Years Reception to Year 6 (Ages 5-11)Type School Name & Address PAN NOR 1st, 2nd and 3rd& Telephone Number & Email Address JAN PreferenceDfE 2011 Applications receivedNo. by closing date 2011/121 2 3VA Lindridge St. Lawrence’s C.E. Primary School, 15 82 11 4 33350 Lindridge, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8JQTel: 01584 881466 office@lindridge.worcs.sch.ukVC Tenbury C.E. Primary School, Bromyard Road, 30 180 19 8 23104 Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8BSTel: 01584 810234 office@tenbury-pri.worcs.sch.uk60 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Upton Upon Severn area - Primary schools -Years Reception to Year 6 (Ages 5-11)Type School Name & Address PAN NOR 1st, 2nd and 3rd& Telephone Number & Email Address JAN PreferenceDfE 2011 Applications receivedNo. by closing date 2011/121 2 3VC Castlemorton C.E. Primary School, 15 72 14 8 53017 Castlemorton, Malvern, Worcs. WR13 6BGTel: 01684 833282 office@castlemorton.worcs.sch.ukVC Eldersfield Lawn C.E. Primary School, 15 95 14 3 63039 Corse Lawn, Gloucester, GL19 4LZTel: 01452 780309 office@eldersfieldlawn.worcs.sch.ukVC Hanley Swan, St. Gabriel’s with 15 102 15 17 153051 St. Mary’s C.E. Primary School,Hanley Swan, Worcs. WR8 0EQTel: 01684 310364 office@hanleyswan.worcs.sch.ukC Kempsey Primary School, 40 251 42 9 72080 Ellsdon, Kempsey, Worcester, WR5 3NTTel: 01905 820262 office@kempsey.worcs.sch.ukVC Pendock C.E. Primary School, School Lane, 8 35 6 1 03085 Pendock, Nr. Staunton, Glos. GL19 3PWTel: 01531 650298 office@pendockpri.worcs.sch.ukVC Upton-upon-Severn C.E. Primary School, 30 184 23 5 33107 School Lane, Upton-upon-Severn, Worcs. WR8 0LDTel: 01684 592259 office@upton-upon-severn.worcs.sch.ukC Welland Primary School, Marlbank Road, Welland, 20 129 23 16 102156 Malvern, Worcs. WR13 6NETel: 01684 310246 office@wellandprimary.worcs.sch.ukApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 61

Worcester City area - Primary schoolsYears Reception to Year 6 (Ages 5-11)Type School Name & Address PAN NOR 1st, 2nd and 3rd& Telephone Number & Email Address JAN PreferenceDfE 2011 Applications receivedNo. by closing date 2011/121 2 3C Cherry Orchard Primary School, Timberdine Close, 90 614 76 60 212161 Worcester, WR5 2DDTel: 01905 352787 office@cherryorchard-pri.worcs.sch.ukVC Claines C.E. Primary School, School Bank, 30 209 30 43 243019 Claines, Worcester, WR3 7RWTel: 01905 451235 office@claines.worcs.sch.ukC Cranham Primary School, Tetbury Drive, 60 358 63 22 62162 Warndon, Worcester, WR4 9LSTel: 01905 452437 office@cranham.worcs.sch.ukC Dines Green Primary School, Tudor Way, 30 170 27 2 42163 Worcester, WR2 5QHHTel: 01905 423228 office@dinesgreen.worcs.sch.ukC Gorse Hill Community Primary School, 60 238 18 3 42167 Hollymount Road, Tolladine, Worcester, WR4 9SGTel: 01905 23159 office@gorsehillprimary.worcs.sch.ukC Northwick Manor Primary School, 90 600 106 45 253401 Northwick Road, Worcester, WR3 7EATel: 01905 454430 office@northwick.worcs.sch.ukC Nunnery Wood Primary School, Prestwich Avenue, 45 303 65 36 362172 Worcester, WR5 1QE, Tel: 01905 354154office@nunnerywoodprimary.worcs.sch.uk62 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

C Oldbury Park Primary School, Oldbury Road, 60 418 57 44 92202 Worcester, WR2 6AA, Tel: 01905 424878office@oldburypark-pri.worcs.sch.ukVA Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, 30 208 27 16 183387 Bransford Road, Worcester, WR2 4ENTel: 01905 421409 office@ourlady.worcs.sch.ukC Perdiswell Primary School, Bilford Road, 60 401 52 54 452173 Worcester, WR3 8QA, Tel: 01905 453348office@perdiswellpri.worcs.sch.ukC Perry Wood Primary & Nursery School, 60 377 49 15 73395 St. Alban’s Close, Worcester, WR5 1PPTel: 01905 354800 office@perrywood.worcs.sch.ukC Pitmaston Primary School, Malvern Road, 90 589 78 21 222200 Worcester, WR2 4ZFTel: 01905 423710 office@pitmaston.worcs.sch.ukVC Red Hill C.E. Primary School, Midhurst Close, 30 226 61 39 273116 Worcester, WR5 2HXTel: 01905 352524 office@redhill.worcs.sch.ukVC St. Barnabas C.E. Primary School, Green Lane, 60 414 48 33 113114 Worcester, WR3 8NZTel: 01905 22766 office@st-barnabas-primary.worcs.sch.ukVA St. Clement’s C.E. Primary School, 30 175 26 10 183388 Henwick Road, Worcester, WR2 5NSTel: 01905 423861 office@st-clements.worcs.sch.ukVA St. George’s C.E. Primary School, 30 201 21 20 103389 St. George’s Lane North, Worcester, WR1 1RDTel: 01905 619454 office@stgeorgesce.worcs.sch.ukVA St. George’s Catholic Primary School, 30 211 30 33 113390 Thorneloe Walk, Worcester, WR1 3JYTel: 01905 25841 office@st-georgescatholic.worcs.sch.ukApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 63

VA St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, 30 209 35 22 103391 Chedworth Drive, Worcester, WR4 9PGTel: 01905 452772 office@st-josephs-pri.worcs.sch.ukC Stanley Road Primary School, Stanley Road, 45 246 35 4 102179 Worcester, WR5 1BDTel: 01905 355043 office@stanleyroad.worcs.sch.ukC The Fairfield Community Primary School, 30 177 25 10 133394 Carnforth Drive, Worcester, WR4 9HGTel: 01905 457577 office@thefairfieldcps.worcs.sch.ukC The Lyppard Grange Primary School, 45 306 50 30 252918 Ankerage Green, Worcester, WR4 0DZTel: 01905 729383 office@lyppardgrange.worcs.sch.ukC Warndon Community Primary School & Nursery, 90 392 56 26 193399 Edgeworth Close, Worcester, WR4 9PETel: 01905 453530 office@warndon.worcs.sch.ukVC Whittington C.E. Primary School, Whittington, 30 207 47 56 463110 Worcester, WR5 2QZTel: 01905 354844 office@whittington.worcs.sch.ukWythall area - Primary schoolsYears Reception to Year 6 (Ages 5-11)Type School Name & Address PAN NOR 1st, 2nd and 3rd&Telephone Number & Email Address JAN PreferenceDfE2011 Applications receivedNo.by closing date 2011/121 2 3C Meadow Green Primary School, Meadow Road, 45 266 47 26 102188 Wythall, Birmingham, B47 6EQTel: 01564 823495 office@meadowgreen.worcs.sch.ukC The Coppice Primary School, Shawhurst Lane, 60 401 62 30 102915 Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5JNTel: 01564 826709 office@coppice.worcs.sch.uk64 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Part D - Section 4 Bewdley PyramidThe Bewdley Areacomprises the Town ofBewdley together withthe civil parishes of:BaytonBewdleyKidderminster ForeignMambleRibbesfordRockUpper ArleyThe Bewdley Schooland Sixth Form CentreBaytonCE Primary *St Anne’sCE PrimaryFar Forest LeaMemorial CEPrimaryUpper Arley CEPrimaryBewdleyPrimary*Bayton CE Primary School has a shared catchment with Lacon Childe High School, ShropshireNotes on Admissionsi) There are two catchment area High schools for children living within the Bayton and Mamble civil parishes. The Bewdley School and Sixth FormCentre and Lacon Childe High School which is in Shropshire.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 65

Bromsgrove PyramidThe Bromsgrove Areacomprises the Town ofBromsgrove togetherwith the civil parishes of:AlvechurchBarnt GreenBelbroughton (Part) -Dordale and FairfieldBeoleyBourneheathCatshillCofton Hackett (Part) -Kendall End Road toCofton Church LaneDodderhill (Part)Dodford and GraftonFinstallHanburyLickey (Part)Stoke PriorWythall (Part)North Bromsgrove HighParkside MiddleCatshill MiddleDodford FirstSidemoor First& NurseryCatshill First& NurseryMeadows First Fairfield FirstLickey End FirstSouth BromsgroveCommunity HighSt John's CE FoundationMiddleAston Fields MiddleMillfields First Stoke Prior First* Charford First **Finstall FirstHanbury CE FirstNorth Bromsgrove HighSouth Bromsgrove HighAlvechurch CE MiddleSt Andrew'sCE FirstCrown Meadow First Blackwell FirstBeoley First*Stoke Prior First- the whole of the school catchment area is a shared area for St.John's C.E.Middle and Aston Fields Middle**Charford First has part of its catchment area which feeds St John's CE Foundation Middle and part feeds Aston Fields MiddleNB St. Peter's Catholic Primary School is situated in the South Bromsgrove area. The school is officially part of the Redditch Catholicpyramid but it does admit sizeable numbers of non-Catholic children who subsequently move on to the schools in the South Bromsgrove Pyramid.66 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Droitwich PyramidDroitwich Spa HighWestacre MiddleSytchamptonEndowedFirstCutnall GreenCE FirstOmbersleyEndowedFirstWychboldFirst & NurseryTibberton CEFirstThe Droitwich Area comprisesDroitwich Spa together withthe civil parishes of:Dodderhill (Part)DoverdaleElmbridgeElmley LovettHadzor (Part)Hampton LovettHindlipHuddington (Part)Martin HussingtreeNorth Claines (Part)Oddingley (Part)OmbersleyRushockSalwarpeTibbertonUpton WarrenWestwoodNB: Shows schools which feed into more than one school.WestlandsFirstWitton MiddleSt Peter’sCE FirstChawsonCommunityFirstHindlip CEFirstApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 67

Evesham PyramidPrince Henry’s HighBredon Hill MiddleAshton underHill FirstBredon Hancock’sEndowed CE FirstBroadwayFirstCropthorne withCharlton CE FirstEckington CEFirst *Elmley CastleCE FirstOverbury CEFirstSedgeberrowCE FirstChurchLench CEFirstEvesham HighBlackminster MiddleBadsey FirstBretforton FirstCleeve PriorCE FirstHoneybourne FirstThe LittletonsCE FirstOffenham CEFirstPebworthFirstThe Evesham Areacomprises the Town ofEvesham together with thecivil parishes of:Abbots MortonAldingtonAshton under HillAston SomervilleBadseyBeckfordBickmarshBirlingham (see note i below)BredonBredon’s NortonBretfortonBricklehamptonBroadwayCharltonChildswickhamChurch LenchCleeve PriorCondertonCropthorneEckingtonElmley CastleHarvingtonHinton on the GreenHoneybourneKemertonNethertonNorton and LenchwickNorth and Middle LittletonOffenhamOverburyPebworth*Eckington CE First has part of its catchment area feeding into Drakes Broughton St. Barnabas in the Pershore pyramid**St. Andrew’s CE First has part of its catchment area feeding into St Egwin’s Middle and part feeding into Simon de Montfort MiddleNotes on Admissionsi) Children resident in Birlingham are part of a shared catchment area with Eckington C.E. First in the Evesham area and Defford-cum-Besford C.E. First inthe Pershore area. This shared catchment area also applies to the Middle and High schools of Bredon Hill Middle and Prince Henry’s High in theEvesham area and St Barnabas C.E. First and Middle, Drakes Broughton and Pershore High School.St Egwin’s CE MiddleHarvingtonCE FirstSwan LaneFirstSimon de Montfort MiddleBengeworthCE FirstStRichard’sCE FirstRous LenchSedgeberrowSouth LittletonWickhamfordSt Andrew’sCE First **68 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Hagley PyramidThe Hagley Areacomprises the civilparishes of:Belbroughton (Part) -(excluding Dordale andFairfield)BroomeChurchill and BlakedownClentHagleyRomsleyHaybridge High School& Sixth FormBlakedown CEPrimaryBelbroughton CEPrimary & NurseryClent ParochialPrimaryPlease refer to end of Section for pyramid arrangements relating to Catholic SchoolsHagley PrimarySt Kenelm’s CEPrimaryApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 69

Kidderminster PyramidThe Kidderminster Areacomprises the Town ofKidderminster togetherwith the civil parishes of:Chaddesley CorbettStoneWolverleyCookleyWolverley CE SecondaryCookley SebrightPrimarySt Oswald’s CEPrimaryWolverley SebrightPrimarySt Mary’s CEPrimarySt Catherine’s CEPrimaryBaxter CollegeFranche CommunityPrimarySt John’s CEPrimarySutton ParkCommunity PrimaryBirchen CoppicePrimaryFoley ParkCommunity PrimaryKing Charles IChaddesley CorbettEndowed PrimaryCombertonPrimaryHeronswoodPrimarySt George’s CE Primary Offmore PrimaryPlease refer to end of Section for pyramid arrangements relating to Catholic Schools70 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Malvern PyramidThe Chase Dyson Perrins CE HighCallow End CEPrimaryGreat MalvernPrimaryLeigh &BransfordPrimaryMadresfield CEPrimarySt Matthias CEPrimaryMalvern ParishCE PrimaryMalvern WellsCE PrimaryNorthleigh CEPrimaryGrove PrimaryPowick CEPrimaryRushwick CEPrimarySomers ParkPrimarySuckleyPrimarySt James’ CEPrimaryWyche CEPrimaryPlease refer to end of Section for pyramid arrangements relating to Catholic SchoolsApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 71

Martley PyramidThe Chantry HighAbberleyParochialPrimaryAstley CE PrimaryBroadheathCE Primary *Broadwas CEPrimary *Clifton uponTeme Primary* These schools are also feeder schools for Bishop Perowne CE High SchoolThe Martley area comprisesof the following civilparishes:-Droitwich AbberleyAstley and DunleyBroadheathBroadwasClifton on TemeCotheridgeDoddenhamGreat WitleyGrimleyHallowHillhamptonHoltKenswickKnightwickLittle WitleyLower SapeyLulsleyMartleyPensaxShelsley BeauchampPlease refer to end of Section for pyramid arrangements relating to Catholic SchoolsGreat Witley CEPrimaryGrimley & HoltCE Primary *Shelsley KingsShelsley WalshShrawleyStanford with OrletonStockton on TemeWichenfordHallow CEPrimary *Martley CEPrimary *plus the Menith Woodlocality in the civil parish ofLindridge, plus the CrownEast locality in the civilparish of Rushwick.72 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Pershore PyramidPershore HighAbbey Park MiddleSt Nicholas’ CE MiddleSt Barnabas CEFirst & MiddleAbbey ParkFirst &NurseryCherry OrchardFirstCrowleCE FirstFladburyCE FirstFlyford FlavellFirstHimbletonCE FirstInkberrowFirstPinvinCE FirstUptonSnodsbury CEFirstDefford cumBesford CE FirstEckingtonCE First *The Pershore Areacomprises the Town ofPershore together with thecivil parishes of:AbbertonBesfordBirlingham (see note i below)BishamptonBredicotBroughton HackettChurchillCookhill (Part)CrowleDeffordDormstonDrakes Broughton andWadboroughFladburyFlyford FlavellGrafton FlyfordGreat CombertonHadzor (Part)Hill and MoorHimbletonHuddington (Part)InkberrowKingtonLittle CombertonNaunton BeauchampNorth PiddleNorton Juxta KempseyOddington (Part)PeopletonPinvinPirtonSpetchleyStock and Bradley (Part)StoultonStrenshamThrockmortonUpton SnodsburyWhite Ladies AstonWickWyre PiddleNotes on AdmissionsChildren resident in Birlingham attending Eckington C.E. First School as the catchment area school should consider transfer, on attaining nine years of age,to Drakes Broughton, St Barnabas C.E. First and Middle School (Pershore Area) as this is the catchment area school at that age. Parents should also be awarethere is no catchment area priority to Middle Schools in the Evesham area.Norton JuxtaKempsey CEFirstApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 73

Redditch PyramidThe Redditch Areacomprises the Town ofRedditch together withthe civil parishes of:Bentley PauncefootCookhill (Part)FeckenhamStock and BradleyTutnall and Cobley* Woodfield Middle School -Children attending WoodfieldMiddle School and living in thecatchment area of KingsleyCollege.**Woodrow First – thecatchment area for WoodrowFirst school is within thedesignated catchment area forKingsley College at high schoolage.Parents should be awarethere is no catchment areapriority to Trinity High Schoolfrom within the Woodrow Firstcatchment area.*** Webheath First – thewhole of the schoolcatchment area is a shared areafor Birchensale Middle andWalkwood Middle School,Trinity High and KingsleyCollegeTrinity High School &Sixth Form CentreBirchensale MiddleWoodfield Middle*Holyoakes FieldFirstTardebigge CEFirstBatchley First St Luke’s CE FirstSt Stephen’s CEFirstSt George’sCE FirstOak HillFirstWoodrowFirst**Kingsley CollegeWalkwood CE MiddleRidgeway MiddleWebheathFirst***The Vaynor FirstThe Harry TaylorFirstAstwoodBank FirstFeckenhamCE FirstArrow Vale Community High– Sports CollegeChurch Hill MiddleIpsley CE MiddleAbbeywoodFirstMoon’s MoatFirstTenacres FirstRoman WayFirstMatchboroughFirstPlease refer to end of Section for pyramid arrangements relating to Catholic Schools74 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Rubery PyramidThe Rubery Area comprisesRubery (that part fallingwithin the administrativecounty of Worcester)together with the civilparishes of:Cofton Hackett (Part)Frankley (Part)Lickey (Part)Lickey HillsPrimaryWaseley Hills High School& Sixth Form CentreBeaconsidePrimary &NurseryHolywell Primary &NurseryApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 75

Stourport PyramidThe Stourport Areacomprises the Town ofStourport together withthe civil parish of:HartleburyThe Stourport High School& Sixth Form CentreSt Bartholomew’sCE PrimaryBurlish ParkPrimaryHartlebury CEPrimaryLickhillPrimaryPlease refer to end of Section for pyramid arrangements relating to Catholic SchoolsStourportPrimaryWilden AllSaints CEPrimary76 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Tenbury PyramidThe Tenbury Areacomprises of the Parishof Tenbury together withthe civil parishes of:BockletonEasthamHanleyKnighton on TemeKyreLindridge.*RochfordStoke Bliss*Pupils in the Menith Woodlocality in the civil parish ofLindridge attend schools in theMartley areaTenbury HighLindridge,St Lawrence’sCE PrimarySixth Form Education for Tenbury pupils is provided in Ludlow, ShropshireTenbury CEPrimaryApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 77

Upton PyramidThe Upton upon Severnarea comprises of theTown of Upton uponSevern together with thecivil parishes of:-BerrowBirtsmortonBushleyCastlemortonCroome D’AbitotEarl's CroomeEldersfieldHanley CastleHill CroomeHoldfastKempseyLongdonPendockPendock (Det.)QueenhillRippleSevern StokeWellandCastlemortonCE PrimaryEldersfield Lawn CEPrimaryHanley SwanSt Gabriel'swith St Mary'sCE PrimaryHanley Castle HighKempseyPrimaryPendock CEPrimaryUpton uponSevern CEPrimaryWellandPrimary78 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Worcester PyramidChristopher WhiteheadLanguage CollegeDines Green PrimaryOldbury ParkPrimaryPitmaston PrimarySt Clement’sCE PrimaryOur Lady Queen ofPeace CatholicPrimaryNunnery Wood HighCherryOrchardPrimaryNunnery WoodPrimaryRed Hill CEPrimaryPerry WoodPrimary &NurseryStanley RoadPrimaryWhittingtonCE PrimaryTudor Grange Academy WorcesterThis school does not consider attendance at a feeder school within the school's oversubscription criteria.Bishop PerowneCE College*BroadheathCE PrimaryBroadwas CEPrimaryClaines CEPrimaryGrimley & HoltCE PrimaryHallow CEPrimaryMartley CEPrimaryRed Hill CEPrimarySt BarnabasCE PrimarySt Clement’sCE PrimarySt George’sCE PrimaryWhittingtonCE PrimaryThe Worcester City Area comprises the City of Worcester together with the civil parishes of:North Claines as it extends beyond the city boundary, except that in part of the parish to the east of the railway line and north of the A449 road; theexcepted part is contributory to the Droitwich area. Whittington is also included within the Worcester City area.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 79

Wythall PyramidThe Wythall Areacomprises the civilparish of Wythall.Notes on Admissionsi) Tidbury GreenPrimary and HollywoodPrimary, although feederschools for WoodrushCommunity High, arelocated in theBirmingham LA area.Woodrush High SchoolThe CoppicePrimaryMeadow GreenPrimaryTidbury GreenPrimaryPlease refer to end of Section for pyramid arrangements relating to Catholic SchoolsHollywoodPrimary80 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Catholic ArrangementsBlessed Edward OldcorneCatholic CollegeBroadwaySt Mary’s CatholicPrimaryDroitwichSt Joseph’sCatholic PrimaryEveshamSt Mary’s CatholicPrimaryMalvernSt Joseph’sCatholic PrimaryPershoreHoly RedeemerCatholic PrimaryWorcester Our LadyQueen of PeaceCatholicWorcesterSt George’sCatholic PrimaryWorcesterSt Joseph’sCatholic PrimaryHagley Catholic High*Kidderminster St AmbroseCatholic PrimaryStourport St Wulstan’sCatholic PrimaryRedditch St Augustine’sCatholic HighRedditch, St. Bede’sCatholic Middle *Bromsgrove St Peter’sCatholic FirstRedditch Our Lady ofMount CarmelCatholic FirstRedditch St Thomas MoreCatholic FirstNB The admission criteria of feeder school arrangements does not apply to the schools covered by catholic arrangements as these schoolsdetermine their own admissions policy.St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School is situated in the South Bromsgrove area. The school is officially part of the Redditch Catholic pyramid but it does admit sizeable numbers ofnon-Catholic children who subsequently move on to the schools in the South Bromsgrove Pyramid.* Hagley Catholic High and St Bede’s Catholic Middle also have feeder schools which are outside of the county of Worcestershire.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 81

Part ESection 5Transfer to Middle Schools5.1 All admission authorities are required to review their arrangements every year.Therefore, the information given in this booklet applies only to admissions inthe school year 2012 – 2013 and may change in future years.5.2 Which school can your child attend?The law says that the Local Authority (LA) must give parents the chance to state their preference for the schoolthey wish their child to attend. The law does not give parents/carers an absolute right to "choose" the schoolfor their child.It is important to find out the name of the catchment area school for the home address of your child andyou can do this by either telephoning: 01905 822700 or by visiting the www.worcestershire.gov.uk/schooladmissions website and following the link to school catchment areas.You may apply for other schools (other than the catchment area school), including Academy, Foundation orVoluntary Aided Schools, please refer to paragraph 5.3 – 5.11 for details of the co-ordinated admissionsarrangements.• Applications where a preference is expressed on time will take precedence in relation to the schoolover where a preference is expressed after the closing date. In both of these instances they willhave precedence over those where no preference is expressed.• You should give careful consideration to the means by which your child will travel to school(see information about School Transport in Section A)Parents should also note that if they gain admission for a child to a Middle School of their preference,(other than the catchment area school) it does not mean that younger siblings will automatically gainadmission to the same school. Should the school be oversubscribed at the time of application of a youngersibling, catchment area children have a higher priority on the oversubscription criteria.5.3 How do you apply for a place at a Middle School?The parents of ALL pupils resident in Worcestershire, including parents whose preference is for the catchmentarea school for the child’s home address, seeking a place at any Middle School, including any Academy,Foundation or Voluntary Aided School, and any School outside Worcestershire, must complete aWorcestershire LA Common Application Form (PA1), by the closing date.The parents of pupils resident outside Worcestershire, but who wish to apply for a place at anyWorcestershire school, must complete an application form provided by the “home” LA. (The “home” LA isdefined as the Local Authority relevant to the child’s home address). The “home” LA will ensure that theapplication details are passed onto Worcestershire LA for consideration in the allocation of school places.Parents are invited to state three preferences on the Common Application Form, which must be returned toeither your child’s current school (if it is within Worcestershire), or to the Pupil Admissions and TransfersSection. All preferences are treated as equal initially, and the oversubscription criteria applied to eachpreference. If it is possible to make a potential offer at more than one school, then the final offer will be theschool ranked highest on the application form (see paragraph 5.5).82 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

You may apply on-line by visiting www.worcestershire.gov.uk/schooladmissionsIt is very important that applications are received no later than the date indicated in paragraph 5.4. Lateapplications are always considered, though it may not be possible to allocate a place in the school you prefer, if itis oversubscribed, even if the school is the catchment area school for your child’s home address – see paragraph5.6 about late applications.You should inform the Headteacher of the allocated school, and the Pupil Admissions and Transfers Sectionif you are withdrawing your application for any reason. The Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section and theHeadteacher must be notified immediately of any change in the child’s home address.Parents should be aware that Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided Schools (as they are their own admissionsauthority) and schools outside Worcestershire may have different admissions criteria, and therefore it is essentialthat parents ensure that they have understood the information that is available from each admissions authority,before stating any preference on the Common Application Form. The Admissions Criteria for Academy,Foundation or Voluntary Aided School are included in Section 7a.Parents seeking a place at an Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided School orschools outside Worcestershire must:• obtain from the school an admission pack, including a prospectus which will explain if you need toprovide/complete supplementary information/forms;• complete a Common Application Form (PA1) naming your school preferencesThe contact details for all the neighbouring LAs can be found in Section A.5.4 When should you apply?Places in Middle Schools are allocated on the basis of applications received on or before the closing date of:15th January 2012Applications received after this date are subject to the late applications policy described inparagraph 5.6 below.If your child currently attends a First school in Worcestershire, you will receive in September 2011:• Information about the transfer process• Common Application Form (PA1)Having read all the information available from the County Council and from individual schools, and havingvisited schools by arrangement with the Headteachers, you must then complete the application form (PA1)and indicate your first, second and third preference of schools together with any reason for your preferences.If your child is not attending a Worcestershire school, and yet you live in Worcestershire, you must apply ona Worcestershire form PA1, at the intake stage, for Admission to Middle School, under the NationalCo-ordinated Admission Arrangements, even if your preferences include schools within any other localauthority.Any requests to amend details/preferences on an application form submitted prior to the closing date, must bemade in writing or sent via email to the Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section. Requests must be received on orbefore 15th January 2012 by the Section, to be treated as on time. Any requests to amend details/preferences afterthe closing date will be subject to the late application policy. (See Late application policy in 5.6 below)Late applications may, in certain limited circumstances, be treated as on time. Please refer to paragraph 5.6below for details.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 83

PROOF OF APPLICATION – It is the parent/carers responsibility to ensure a receipt is obtained when making anapplication. Please retain any receipt as proof of application.• Applications made online will receive a return receipt via email once the application has beensubmitted.• Paper application forms have a detachable receipt – see form for details.5.5 How are places allocated?The Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section will send details to its Academy, Foundation or Voluntary AidedSchools, of all applications received for that school, irrespective of ranking, for initial consideration, and also toneighbouring LAs, who will then apply their own oversubscription criteria.The Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section will then receive the outcome of these initial considerations, andwill compare against lists of potential offers at other schools nominated on the application, to identify anypupils, who may potentially be offered more than one place. If this is the case, then the single offer will be thehigher ranked school on the application form.If no place is available at your second or third preference schools as well, or if you have not expressed asecond/third preference, the Home Local Authority will name an alternative school with places available. Thiswill normally be the nearest school to where you live with available places.5.6 What if your application is late?Between 16th January 2012 and 29th February 2012, it is likely that a number of late applications (this includes allrequests to amend applications previously submitted) will be received. The Council has agreed in it’sco-ordinated scheme to accept late applications within this time-frame, and treat them as being on time, only inthe following circumstances;a) where a family have just moved address, (refer to Section 8b of this book);b) where it is agreed by the Directorate of Children’s Services, that individual circumstances apply andthe delay was reasonable given the circumstances of the case;In each case independent supporting documentary evidence will need to be submitted with theapplication. In all other circumstances, or if the application is not received until after 29th February 2012,late applications will receive a lower priority, and will only be considered after the applications received (ordeemed to be) on time.NB. If the late application is for an Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided School, or a school outsideWorcestershire, it will be necessary to refer to the late application policy of the school or the LA, inwhose area the school is located.If making an application after the start of the Autumn Term please refer to Section 5.11 below.5.7 Who has responsibility for the allocation of places?For Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools, decisions are made by the Pupil Admissions andTransfers Section. The Headteacher of the school involved is not in a position to offer your child a place.For Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided Schools decisions are made by the governing bodies of theindividual schools.For explanation of school types – see Section 8a Glossary.84 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

5.8 When are decisions made?For pupils resident in Worcestershire, the offer letters will be posted on 23rd April 2012 via second classpostage.They will be sent direct to parents, by the Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section, even if it is on behalf of thegoverning body of an Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Controlled School, or a school in a neighbouring LA.In the few cases, where it may not be possible to offer a place at any of the preferences nominated on theapplication form, a place will be offered at the nearest school with available places.The offer letter will include an acceptance/decline slip which must be returned by the date specified in the offerletter. It will also include an application for Transport Assistance (See Part A).• For pupils not resident in Worcestershire, the offer or refusal letters will be sent direct to parents bythe home LA, even if it is for a school in Worcestershire.5.9 What happens if you are moving into a new area?Where families with children of school age are moving into a new area and wish to transfer their children to adifferent school, parents should at the earliest opportunity either enquire at schools in the area or contact theLocal Authority Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section in the area.Please be aware that some schools may well already be full at the time of your application.5.10 How many children may be admitted to each school?The County Council has a duty to ensure that schools are not overcrowded. The number of pupils that may beadmitted to a school is known as the Published Admission Number (PAN). Details for each school are given inSection 5a of the booklet (as at time of print June 2011).5.11 Admissions to schools during the year outside the normal round ofAdmissionsGenerally, pupils only transfer from one school to another when there has been a change of home address.Worcestershire County Council Admissions Team will co-ordinate admissions for all Worcestershire residents,after consultation with other relevant admission authorities including all Academy, Foundation or VoluntaryAided Schools, and schools in other Local Authorities, in respect of applying for school places other than thenormal time of entry to the school.The procedure for in-year admissions for Worcestershire residents is as follows;1) Parent/Carer to obtain an application form (CA1), if a resident in Worcestershire, from any of thefollowing sources;• Child’s current school (if in Worcestershire).• School being applied for (if in Worcestershire)• Worcestershire Hub Centre (Tel 01905 822700)• Download form from website (www.worcestershire.gov.uk)2) Parent/Carer to complete the application form and ensure form is counter-signed by currentheadteacher (if already attending a Worcestershire School).Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 85

3) The parent should then forward form onto their Home Authority Admissions Team to be processed.4) The Home Local Authority will co-ordinate with any relevant admission authorities on behalf of theparent to determine which is the highest ranked offer that can be made.5) The Home Local Authority will write to parents, on behalf of the relevant admission authority, normallywithin 10 school days, of the form being received to notify of the decision. Where it is not possible tooffer a place, parents will be notified of the right of an appeal, on behalf of the relevant admissionauthority and in most cases, an alternative school will be offered.6) If there are insufficient places for all applications received at a time, then priority will be decided inaccordance with the published admissions criteria for the school.The parents of pupils resident outside Worcestershire, but who wish to apply for a place at anyWorcestershire school, must complete an application form provided by the “home” LA. (The “home” LA isdefined as the Local Authority relevant to the child’s home address). The “home” LA will ensure that theapplication details are passed onto Worcestershire LA for consideration in the allocation of school places,the "home" LA will notify of the decision – see item 4 above).Please be aware that some schools may well already be full at the time of yourapplication.Waiting ListsWaiting lists for Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools, are maintained by the Pupil Admissions andTransfers Section, and parents need to apply, in order to be included. Please see Part G, Section 7 for fulldetails on the waiting list procedure and how to apply.Waiting lists for Academy, Foundation and Voluntary Aided Schools are maintained by the individual schoolsand parents will need to contact the schools directly, in order to be included. Parents must consult theindividual schools for details on the waiting list procedure.Parents or Carers seeking to transfer to a school that does not involve a house move, or where there is no needfor an immediate move, need to be aware that any date set for joining the new school may be after the nextterm or half term holiday and that parents/carers are responsible for ensuring their child continues to receivethe appropriate education in the interim.86 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Part ESection 5aInformation about Worcestershire Middle schoolsKey to ColumnsType: Categorisation of school - see Part B, Section 1.1 for further descriptionA - AcademyC – CommunityFD - FoundationVA - Voluntary AidedVC – Voluntary ControlledN.B. *At time of publication a number of schools are applying to become Academies and the school statusmaybe subject to changeDfE No:PAN:Department for Education (DfE) school number. All school numbers have the prefix of 885, which isthe Authority number allocated to Worcestershire by the DfE.Published Admission NumberThe maximum number of children which can be admitted to a school in each year group. The PAN isagreed by the governing body of the school and is based on a strict formula set by the Departmentfor Education (DfE) for measuring the available teaching spaces within a school.The figures set for the admissions year 2012/2013 are shown.NOR: Total number of pupils on roll at the school in January 2011.Bromsgrove area - Secondary Middle schoolsAge Range 9-13 (Years 5-8)Type&DfENo.School Name & AddressTelephone Number & Email AddressPANNORJan20111st, 2nd and 3rd PreferenceApplications received byclosing date 2011/20121 2 3VC4575Alvechurch C.E. Middle School, Birmingham Road,Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7TATel: 0121 445 1033 office@alvechurch.worcs.sch.uk90 364 98 21 10C4401Aston Fields Middle School, Drummond Road,Bromsgrove, Worcs. B60 2ETTel: 01527 876026 office@astonfields.worcs.sch.uk150 578 128 68 32Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 87

C4402Catshill Middle School, Meadow Road, Catshill,Bromsgrove, Worcs. B61 OJWTel: 01527 87243190 288 61 12 9C4403Parkside Middle School, Stourbridge Road,Bromsgrove, Worcs. B61 OAHTel: 01527 873660 office@parkside.worcs.sch.uk120 470 112 44 31FD5404St John’s C.E. Foundation Middle School, WattClose, Bromsgrove, Worcs. B61 7DHTel: 01527 832376office@st-johns-bromsgrove.worcs.sch.uk150 564 133 134 29Droitwich Area - Primary Middle schoolsAge Range 9 - 12 (Years 5-7)Type&DfENo.School Name & AddressTelephone Number & Email AddressPANNORJan20111st, 2nd and 3rd PreferenceApplications received byclosing date 2011/20121 2 3C2916Westacre Middle School, Ombersley Way,Droitwich, Worcs. WR9 0AATel; 01905 772795 office@westacre.worcs.sch.uk150 353 120 70 2C2917Witton Middle School, Old Coach Road,Droitwich, Worcs. WR9 8BDTel: 01905 773362 office@witton.worcs.sch.uk180 478 132 60 088 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Evesham area - Secondary Middle schoolsAge Range 10 - 13 (Years 6-8)Type&DfENo.School Name & AddressTelephone Number & Email AddressPANNORJan20111st, 2nd and 3rd PreferenceApplications received byclosing date 2011/20121 2 3C4408Blackminster Middle School, Station Road,South Littleton, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 8TGTel: 01386 830311 office@blackminster.worcs.sch.uk130 369 101 41 26C4400Bredon Hill Middle School, Elmley Road,Ashton under Hill, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 7SWTel: 01386 881426 office@bredon.worcs.sch.uk150 450 157 59 13C4409Simon de Montfort Middle School, Four Pools Lane,Evesham, Worcs. WR11 1DLTel: 01386 442204office@simondemontfort.worcs.sch.uk150 302 89 32 24VC4576St. Egwin’s C.E. Middle School, Worcester Road,Evesham, Worcs. WR11 4JUTel: 01386 446924 office@st-egwins.worcs.sch.uk112 336 113 52 30Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 89

Pershore area - Middle schoolsAge Range 9 - 12 (Years 5-7)Type&DfENo.School Name & AddressTelephone Number & Email AddressPANNORJan20111st, 2nd and 3rd PreferenceApplications received byclosing date 2011/20121 2 3C2906Abbey Park Middle School, Abbey Road, Pershore,Worcs. WR10 1DFTel: 01386 552667office@abbeyparkmiddle.worcs.sch.uk84 176 42 13 10VC3208St. Barnabas C.E. First & Middle School,Stonebow Road, Drakes Broughton, Pershore, Worcs.WR10 2AWTel: 01905 840366office@st-barnabasfirstmiddle.worcs.sch.uk81 293 44 16 2VC3205St. Nicholas C.E. Middle School, Main Street,Pinvin, Pershore, Worcs. WR10 2ERTel: 01386 554196 office@st-nicholas.worcs.sch.uk112 283 109 7 490 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Redditch area - Secondary Middle schoolsAge Range 9 - 13 (Years 5-8)Type&DfENo.School Name & AddressTelephone Number & Email AddressPANNORJan20111st, 2nd and 3rd PreferenceApplications received byclosing date 2011/20121 2 3C4418Birchensale Middle School, Bridley Moor Road,Batchley, Redditch, Worcs. B97 6HTTel: 01527 68430 office@birchensale.worcs.sch.uk120 370 92 30 26C4427Church Hill Middle School, Wood Piece Lane,Church Hill, Redditch, Worcs. B98 9LRTel: 01527 585580 office@churchhill.worcs.sch.uk90 251 51 22 11VC4583Ipsley C.E. Middle School, Winyates Way,Winyates, Redditch, Worcs. B98 0UBTel: 01527 525725 office@ipsley-mid.worcs.sch.uk150 497 110 25 13C4422Ridgeway Middle School, Evesham Road,Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcs. B96 6BDTel: 01527 892867 office@ridgeway.worcs.sch.uk120 438 92 94 32VA5401St. Bede’s Catholic Middle School, Holloway Lane,Redditch, Worcs. B98 7HATel: 01527 525916 office@st-bedes.worcs.sch.uk150 605 147 69 34VC4579Walkwood C.E. Middle School, Feckenham Road,Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcs. B97 5AQTel: 01527 543361 office@walkwoodms.worcs.sch.uk168 708 162 82 31C4436Woodfield Middle School, Studley Road,Redditch, Worcs. B98 7HHTel: 01527 527081 office@woodfield.worcs.sch.uk150 557 126 66 46Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 91

Part ESection 5bSummary of Middle School Applications for 2011The following information shows the allocation of places against the oversubscription criteria for admission in2011 for all Community and Voluntary Controlled Middle Schools within Worcestershire.Key to allocationcategories within the abovetable(Please refer to Section 7 forfurther definition)Cat i) Looked AfterChildrenCat ii) Living in Catchmentwith Siblingattending the schoolat the time ofapplication andsibling will still beattending at thetime of admissionCat iii) Living in thecatchment area ofthe schoolCat iv) Living outside of thecatchment area ofthe school but whowould still have asibling connection atschool at the time ofadmissionCat v) Significant reasonsCat vi) Attending a Feederschool at the time ofapplicationCat Vii) DistanceThe following informationshows the allocation of placesagainst the oversubscriptioncriteria for admission in 2011for all Voluntary Aided andFoundation Middle Schoolswithin Worcestershire. Thefigures shown below havebeen provided by theindividual schools, if yourequire further informationplease contact the schooldirectly. (Details of theschools criteria can be foundin Section 7a of the 2011/12book)School NameSchool NameTOTAL Applicationsreceived by closingdate 2011/2012TOTAL Applicationsreceived by closingdate 2011/2012All preferences1st 2nd 3rdAbbey Park Middle School, Pershore 65 42 13 10Alvechurch CE Middle School, Bromsgrove 129 99 20 10Aston Fields Middle School, Bromsgrove 228 128 68 32Birchensale Middle School, Redditch 148 92 30 26Blackminster Middle School, Evesham 168 101 41 26Bredon Hill Middle School, Evesham 229 157 59 13Catshill Middle School, Bromsgrove 82 61 12 9Church Hill Middle School, Redditch 82 50 21 11Ipsley CE Middle School, Redditch 148 110 25 13Parkside Middle School, Bromsgrove 187 113 43 31Ridgeway Middle School, Redditch 215 92 91 31Simon de Montfort Middle School, Evesham 145 89 32 24St Barnabas CE Middle School, Pershore 62 44 16 2St Egwin’s CE Middle School, Evesham 195 113 52 30St Nicholas CE Middle School, Pershore 122 109 7 6Walkwood CE Middle School, Redditch 275 161 83 31Westacre Middle School, Droitwich 192 120 70 2Witton Middle School, Droitwich 192 132 60 0Woodfield Middle School, Redditch 238 126 66 46All preferences1st 2nd 3rdSt Bede’s Catholic Middle School 250 147 69 34St John’s CE Foundation Middle School 296 133 134 2992 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

PublishedAdmissionNumberPlacesOffered on25 AprilStatementof SpecialEducational NeedCategoryi)Categoryii)Categoryiii)Categoryiv)Categoryv)Categoryvi)Categoryvii)84 44 Not oversubscribed90 90 2 17 55 3 13150 130 Not oversubscribed120 94 Not oversubscribed130 107 Not oversubscribed150 150 18 90 9 21 1290 62 Not oversubscribed90 53 Not oversubscribed150 109 Not oversubscribed120 111 Not oversubscribed120 97 Not oversubscribed168 96 Not oversubscribed81 45 Not oversubscribed112 112 2 5 86 2 13 4112 110 Not oversubscribed168 164 Not oversubscribed150 119 Not oversubscribed180 136 Not oversubscribed150 128 Not oversubscribedPANStatementof SpecialEducational NeedSchoolscriteria1Schoolscriteria2Schoolscriteria3Schoolscriteria4Schoolscriteria5Schoolscriteria6Schoolscriteria7Schoolscriteria8Schoolscriteria9PlacesOfferedon25 April150 Not oversubscribed 146150 Not oversubscribed 136Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 93

Part FSection 6Transfer to High Schools6.1 All admission authorities are required to review their arrangements every year.Therefore, the information given in this booklet applies only to admissions inthe school year 2012 – 2013 and may change in future years.6.2 Which school can your child attend?The law says that the Local Authority (LA) must give parents the chance to state their preference for the schoolthey wish their child to attend. The law does not give parents/carers an absolute right to "choose" the schoolfor their child.It is important to find out the name of the catchment area school for the home address of your child and youcan do this by either telephoning: 01905 822700 or by visiting the www.worcestershire.gov.uk/schooladmissionswebsite and following the link to school catchment areas.You may apply for other schools (other than the catchment area school), including Academy, Foundation orVoluntary Aided Schools, please refer to paragraph 6.3 – 6.10 for details of the co-ordinated admissionsarrangements.• Applications where a preference is expressed on time will take precedence in relation to the schoolover where a preference is expressed after the closing date. In both of these instances they willhave precedence over those where no preference is expressed.• You should give careful consideration to the means by which your child will travel to school (see SchoolTransport information Section A).Parents should also note that if they gain admission for a child to a High School of their preference, (other thanthe catchment area school) it does not mean that younger siblings will automatically gain admission to the sameschool. Should the school be oversubscribed at the time of application for a younger sibling, catchment areachildren have a higher priority on the oversubscription criteria.6.3 How do you apply for a place at a High School?The parents of ALL pupils resident in Worcestershire, including parents whose preference is for the catchmentarea school for the child’s home address, seeking a place at any High School, including any Academy,Foundation or Voluntary Aided School, and any High School outside Worcestershire, must complete aWorcestershire LA Common Application Form (SA1), by the closing date.The parents of pupils resident outside Worcestershire, but who wish to apply for a place at anyWorcestershire school, must complete an application form provided by the “home” LA. (The “home” LA isdefined as the Local Authority relevant to the child’s home address). The “home” LA will ensure that theapplication details are passed onto Worcestershire LA for consideration in the allocation of school places.Parents are invited to state three preferences on the Common Application Form, which must be returnedto either your child’s current school (if it is within Worcestershire), or to the Pupil Admissions andTransfers Section. All preferences are treated as equal initially, and the oversubscription criteria appliedto each preference. If it is possible to make a potential offer at more than one school, then the final offerwill be the school ranked highest on the application (see paragraph 6.5).94 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

You may apply on-line by visiting www.worcestershire.gov.uk/schooladmissionsIt is very important that applications are received no later than the date indicated in paragraph 6.4.Late applications are always considered, though it may not be possible to allocate a place in the school youprefer, if it is oversubscribed, even if the school is the catchment area school for your child’s home address –see paragraph 6.6 about late applications.You should inform the Headteacher of the allocated school, and the Pupil Admissions and Transfers Sectionif you are withdrawing your application for any reason. The Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section and theHeadteacher must be notified immediately of any change in the child’s home address.Parents should be aware that Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided Schools (as they are their ownadmissions authority) and schools outside Worcestershire may have different admissions criteria, and thereforeit is essential that parents ensure that they have understood the information that is available from eachadmissions authority, before stating any preference on the Common Application Form. The AdmissionsCriteria for Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided Schools are included in Section 7a.Parents seeking a place at an Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided School or schools outsideWorcestershire must:• obtain from the school an admissions pack, including a prospectus which will explain if you needto provide/complete supplementary information/forms;• complete a Common Application Form (SA1) naming your school preferencesThe contact details for all the neighbouring LAs can be found in Section A.6.4 When should you apply?The closing date for receipt of application forms is 31st October 2011.Applications received after this date are subject to the late applications policy described in paragraph 6.6below.If your child currently attends a primary or middle school in Worcestershire, you will receive in September 2011:• Information about the transfer process• Common Application Form (SA1)Having read all the information available from the County Council and from individual schools, and havingvisited schools by arrangement with the Headteachers, you must then complete the application form (SA1)and indicate your first, second and third preference of schools together with any reason for yourpreferences.If your child is not attending a Worcestershire primary or middle school, and yet you live in Worcestershire,you must apply on a Worcestershire form SA1, at the intake stage, for Admission to High School, under theNational Co-ordinated Admission Arrangements, even if your preferences include schools within any otherLocal Authority.Any requests to amend details/preferences on an application form submitted prior to the closing date, must bemade in writing or sent via email to the Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section. Requests must be received on orbefore 31st October 2011 by the Section, to be treated as on time. Any requests to amend details/preferences afterthe closing date will be subject to the late application policy. (See Late application policy in 6.6 below)Late applications may, in certain limited circumstances, be treated as on time. Please refer to paragraph 6.6below for details.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 95

If you are not resident in Worcestershire, then you should obtain a High School admissions pack from yourhome LA, even if your preferences include schools within Worcestershire.PROOF OF APPLICATION – It is the parent/carers responsibility to ensure a receipt is obtained whenmaking an application. Please retain any receipt as proof of application.• Applications made online will receive a return receipt via email once the application has been submitted.• Paper application forms have a detachable receipt – see form for details.6.5 How are places allocated?The Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section will send details to its Academy, Foundation or Voluntary AidedSchools, of all applications received for that school, irrespective of ranking, for initial consideration, and also toneighbouring LAs, who will then apply their own oversubscription criteria.The Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section will then receive the outcome of these initial considerations, andwill compare against lists of potential offers at other schools nominated on the application, to identify anypupils, who may potentially be offered more than one place. If this is the case, then the single offer will be thehigher ranked school on the application form.If no place is available at your second or third preference schools as well, or if you have not expressed asecond/third preference, the Home Local Authority will name an alternative school with places available. Thiswill normally be the nearest school to where you live with available places.6.6 What if your application is late?Between 1st November 2011 and 31st January 2012, it is likely that a number of late applications (this includes allrequests to amend applications previously submitted) will be received. The Council has agreed in itsco-ordinated scheme to accept late applications within this time-frame, and treat them as being on time, only inthe following circumstances;a) where a family have just moved address, (refer to Section 8b of this book)b) where it is agreed by the Directorate of Children’s Services, that individual circumstances apply and thedelay was reasonable given the circumstances of the case;In each case independent supporting documentary evidence will need to be submitted with theapplication. In all other circumstances, or if the application is not received until after 31st January 2012,late applications will receive a lower priority, and will only be considered after the applications received (ordeemed to be) on time.NB.If the late application is for an Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided School, or a schooloutside Worcestershire, it will be necessary to refer to the late application policy of the school orthe LA, in whose area the school is located.Applications received after 1st February 2012 for the intake year, must be sent to Worcestershire LA, and will beprocessed as soon as possible. An offer, or refusal of a school place, will be communicated by WorcestershireLA, even for Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided Schools.If making an application after the start of the Autumn Term please refer to Section 6.11 below.96 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

6.7 Who has responsibility for the allocation of places?For Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools, decisions are made by the Pupil Admissions and TransfersSection. The Headteacher of the school involved is not in a position to offer your child a place.For Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided Schools, decisions are made by the governing bodies of theindividual schools.For explanation of school types – see Part B, Section 1.16.8 When are decisions made?Offer letters will be posted on 1st March 2012 via second class postage to all parents.For pupils resident in Worcestershire, the offer letters will be sent direct to parents, by the Pupil Admissions andTransfers Section, even if it is on behalf of the governing body of an Academy, Foundation or Voluntary AidedSchool, or a school in a neighbouring LA.In the few cases, where it may not be possible to offer a place at any of the preferences nominated on theapplication form, a place will be offered at the nearest school with available places.The offer letter will include an acceptance/decline slip which must be returned by the date specified in theoffer letter. It will also include an application for Transport Assistance (See Part A).For pupils not resident in Worcestershire, the offer or refusal letters will be sent direct to parents by the homeLA, even if it is for a school in Worcestershire.6.9 What happens if you are moving into a new area?Where families with children of school age are moving into a new area, and wish to transfer their children to adifferent school, parents should at the earliest opportunity either ask at schools in the area or contact LocalAuthority Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section in the areaPlease be aware that some schools may well already be full at the time of your application.6.10 How many children may be admitted to each school?The County Council has a duty to ensure that schools are not overcrowded. The number of pupils that may beadmitted to a school is known as the Published Admission Number (PAN). Details for each High school aregiven in Section 6a of this booklet, (as at time of print June 2011).6.11 Admissions to schools during the year outside the normal round ofAdmissionsWorcestershire County Council Admissions Team will co-ordinate admissions for all Worcestershire residents,after consultation with other relevant admission authorities including all Academy, Foundation and VoluntaryAided Schools and Schools in other Local Authorities, in respect of applying for school places other than thenormal time of entry to the school.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 97

The procedure for in-year admissions for Worcestershire residents is as follows;1) Parent/Carer to obtain an application form (CA1), if a resident in Worcestershire, from any of thefollowing sources;• Child’s current school (if in Worcestershire).• School being applied for (if in Worcestershire).• Worcestershire Hub Centre (Tel 01905 822700)• Download form from website (www.worcestershire.gov.uk)2) Parent/Carer to complete the application form and ensure form is counter-signed by currentheadteacher (if already attending a Worcestershire School).3) The parent should then forward form onto their Home Authority Admissions Team to be processed.4) The Home Local Authority will co-ordinate with any relevant admission authorities on behalf of theparent to determine which is the highest ranked offer that can be made.5) The Home Local Authority will write to parents, on behalf of the relevant admission authority,normally within 10 school days, of the form being received to notify of the decision. Where it is notpossible to offer a place, parents will be notified of the right of an appeal, on behalf of the relevantadmission authority and in most cases, an alternative school will be offered.6) If there are insufficient places for all applications received at a time, then priority will be decided inaccordance with the published admissions criteria for the school.The parents of pupils resident outside Worcestershire, but who wish to apply for a place at anyWorcestershire school, must complete an application form provided by the “home” LA. (The “home” LA isdefined as the Local Authority relevant to the child’s home address). The “home” LA will ensure that theapplication details are passed onto Worcestershire LA for consideration in the allocation of school places,the "home" LA will notify of the decision – see item 4 above).Please be aware that some schools may well already be full at the time of your application.6.12 Waiting ListsWaiting lists for Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools, are maintained by the Pupil Admissionsand Transfers Section. Please refer to Section 7, for full details on the waiting list procedure and howto apply.Waiting lists for Academy, Foundation and Voluntary Aided Schools are maintained by the individualschools and parents will need to contact the schools directly, in order to be included. Parents mustconsult the individual schools for details on the waiting list procedure.Parents or Carers seeking to transfer to a school that does not involve a house move, or where there is no needfor an immediate move, need to be aware that any date set for joining the new school may be after the nextterm or half term holiday and that parents/carers are responsible for ensuring their child continues to receivethe appropriate education in the interim.98 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Part FSection 6aInformation about Worcestershire High schoolsKey to ColumnsType: Categorisation of school - see Part B, Section 1.1 for further descriptionA - AcademyC – CommunityFD - FoundationVA - Voluntary AidedVC – Voluntary ControlledN.B. *At the time of print (June 2011) a number of schools are applying to become Academies and a school'stype maybe subject to change.DfE No:PAN:PAN6thFormDepartment for Education (DfE) school number. All school numbers have the prefix of 885, which isthe Authority number allocated to Worcestershire by the DfE.Published Admission NumberThe maximum number of children which can be admitted to a school in each year group. The PANis agreed by the governing body of the school and is based on a strict formula set by theDepartment for Education (DfE) for measuring the available teaching spaces within a school. Thefigures set for the admissions year 2012/2013 are shown.There are no admission limits for those pupils who are progressing from Year 11 to Year 12 at thesame school. However, there are admission limits on external pupils entering the school for thefirst time as a sixth form pupil. In most cases applicants must have reached certain academicstandards. Details of each school's requirements on academic attainment to gain entry can befound by contacting the school and/or in the school's 6th Form prospectus.NOR: Total number of pupils on roll at the school in January 2011.Bewdley area - High schoolsAge Range 11-18 (Years 7-13)Type &DfE No.School Name & Address PAN NOR PANTelephone Number & Email Address Jan 2011 6th FormFD The Bewdley School and Sixth Form Centre 168 961 84001 Stourport Road, Bewdley, Worcs. DY12 1BLEmail: office@bewdley.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.bewdley.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01299 403277The denominational high school for Catholic children that serves this area is:-Hagley Catholic High School – See Hagley Area within this section.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 99

Bromsgrove area - High schoolsAge Range 13-18 (Years 9-13)Type &DfE No.School Name & Address PAN NOR PANTelephone Number & Email Address Jan 2011 6th FormC North Bromsgrove High School 300 927 104002 School Drive, Stratford Road,Bromsgrove, Worcs. B60 1BAEmail: office@northbromsgrove.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.northbromsgrove.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01527 872375C South Bromsgrove Community High School 330 1346 204003 Charford Road,Bromsgrove, Worcs. B60 3NLEmail: office@southbromsgrove.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.southbromsgrove.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01527 831783The denominational high school for Catholic children that serve this area is:St. Augustine’s Catholic High School – See Redditch Area within this section.Droitwich area - High schoolsAge Range 12-18 (Years 8-13)Type &DfE No.School Name & Address PAN NOR PANTelephone Number & Email Address Jan 2011 6th FormA Droitwich Spa High School 302 1360 154005 Briar Mill, Droitwich, Worcs. WR9 0AAEmail: office@droitwichspahigh.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.droitwichspahigh.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01905 774421The denominational high school for Catholic children that serves this area is:Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College – See Worcester Area within this section.100 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Evesham area - High schoolsAge Range 13-18 (Years 9-13)Type &DfE No.School Name & Address PAN NOR PANTelephone Number & Email Address Jan 2011 6th FormC Evesham High School 224 856 104006 Four Pools Road,Evesham,Worcs. WR11 1DQEmail: office@eveshamhigh.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.eveshamhigh.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01386 442060A Prince Henry’s High School 308 1241 305403 Victoria Avenue,Evesham,Worcs. WR11 4QHEmail: enquiries@princehenrys.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.princehenrys.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01386 765588The denominational high schools for Catholic children that serve this area are:Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College – See Worcester Area within this sectionand St. Benedict’s Catholic High School, Alcester, Warwickshire Tel: 01789 762888.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 101

Hagley area - High schoolsAge Range 11-18 (Years 7-13)Type &DfE No.School Name & Address PAN NOR PANTelephone Number & Email Address Jan 2011 6th FormVA Hagley Roman Catholic High School 168 1065 304800 Brake Lane, Hagley,West Midlands.DY8 2XLEmail: office@hagleyrc.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.hagleyrc.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01562 883193A Haybridge High School and Sixth Form 168 1241 524010 Brake Lane,Hagley,West Midlands. DY8 2XSEmail: office@haybridge.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.haybridge.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01562 886213102 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Kidderminster area - High schoolsAge Range 11-18 (Years 7-13)Type &DfE No.School Name & Address PAN NOR PANTelephone Number & Email Address Jan 2011 6th FormA Baxter College 196 1022 104007 Habberley Road,Kidderminster,Worcs. DY11 5PQEmail: office@baxtercollege.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.baxtercollege.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01562 741524VC King Charles 1 School 196 1294 104501 Hill Grove House, Comberton Road,KidderminsterWorcs. DY10 1XAEmail: office@kingcharles1.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.kingcharles1.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01562 512880VC Wolverley CE Secondary School 168 857 84503 Blakeshall Lane, Wolverley,Kidderminster,, Worcs. DY11 5XQEmail:office@wolverley.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.wolverley.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01562 859800The denominational high school for Catholic children that serves this area is:-Hagley Catholic High School – See Hagley Area within this section.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 103

Malvern area - High schoolsAge Range 11-18 (Years 7-13)Type &DfE No.School Name & Address PAN NOR PANTelephone Number & Email Address Jan 2011 6th FormVA Dyson Perrins CE High School 168 787 104801 Yates Hay Road,Malvern,Worcs.WR14 1WDEmail: office@dysonperrins.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.dysonperrins.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01684 564751C The Chase 270* 1630 304028 Geraldine Road,Malvern,Worcs. WR14 3NZEmail: office@chase.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.chase.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01684 891961The denominational high school for Catholic children that serves this area is:-Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College - See Worcester Area within this section.* Agreed for 2012/13. To be reviewed in academic year 2013/14.104 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Martley area - High schoolsAge Range 11-16 (Years 7-11)For Post 16 Educationplease refer to Section 1 in Part B of this booklet.Type &DfE No.School Name & Address PAN NORTelephone Number & Email Address Jan 2011A The Chantry High School 145 7074435 Martley, Worcs. WR6 6QAEmail: office@chantry.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.chantry.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01886 887100The denominational high schools that serve this area are:Church of England- Bishop Perowne CE High SchoolMerriman’s Hill Road, Worcester WR3 8LE- See Worcester Area within this section.Catholic - Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic CollegeTimberdine Avenue, Worcester WR5 2XD- See Worcester Area within this section.Pershore area - High schoolsAge Range 12-18 (Years 8-13)Type &DfE No.School Name & Address PAN NOR PANTelephone Number & Email Address Jan 2011 6th FormA Pershore High School 252 1237 84030 Station Road, Pershore,Worcs. WR10 2BXEmail: office@pershore.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.pershore.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01386 552471The denominational high school for Catholic children that serves this area is:Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College - See Worcester Area within this section.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 105

Redditch area - High schoolsAge Range 13-18 (Years 9-13)Type &DfE No.School Name & Address PAN NOR PANTelephone Number & Email Address Jan 2011 6th FormA Arrow Vale RSA Academy 224 682 154008 Green Sward Lane, Matchborough,Redditch, Worcs. B98 0ENEmail: office@arrowvale.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.arrowvale.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01527 526800FD Kingsley College 280 1041 204438 Woodrow Drive, Redditch, Worcs. B98 7UHEmail: office@kingsley.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.kingsley.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01527 523088VA St. Augustine’s Catholic High School 210 857 305400 Stonepits Lane, Hunt End, Redditch, Worcs. B97 5LXEmail: office@st-augustines.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.st-augustines.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01527 550400C Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre 252 794 154437 Easemore Road, Redditch, Worcs. B98 8HBEmail: office@trinity.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.trinity.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01527 585859106 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Rubery area - High schoolsAge Range 11-18 (Years 7-13)Type &DfE No.School Name & Address PAN NOR PANTelephone Number & Email Address Jan 2011 6th FormA Waseley Hills High School and Sixth Form Centre 174 940 504044 School Road, Rubery,Birmingham, B45 9ELEmail: office@waseleyhills.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.waseleyhills.worcs.sch.ukTel: 0121 453 5211Catholic Education ProvisionParents wishing a Catholic Education for their children should make an initial approachto the Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section, Children’s Services Directorate, PO Box 73,Worcester, WR5 2YA (Tel: 01905 765765).Stourport-on-Severn area - High schoolsAge Range 11-18 (Years 7-13)Type &DfE No.School Name & Address PAN NOR PANTelephone Number & Email Address Jan 2011 6th FormFD The Stourport High School & Sixth Form Centre 224 1310 154004 Minster Road, Stourport on Severn,Worcs. DY13 8AXEmail: office@shs.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.shs.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01299 872950The denominational high school for Catholic children that serves this area is:-Hagley Catholic High School – See Hagley Area within this section.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 107

Tenbury area - High schoolsAge Range 11-16 (Years 7-11)Type &DfE No.School Name & Address PAN NORTelephone Number & Email Address Jan 2011C Tenbury High School 95 4474041 Oldwood Road, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8XAEmail: office@tenburyhigh.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.tenburyhigh.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01584 810304Catholic Education ProvisionParents wishing a Catholic Education for their children should make an initial approachto the Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section, Children’s Services Directorate, PO Box 73,Worcester, WR5 2YA (Tel: 01905 765765).6th Form Education for Tenbury Pupils is provided in Ludlow, ShropshireUpton upon Severn area - High schoolsAge Range 11-18 (Years 7-13)Type &DfE No.School Name & Address PAN NOR PANTelephone Number & Email Address Jan 2011 6th FormFD Hanley Castle High School 162* 878 94500 Church End, Hanley Castle, Worcs. WR8 0BLEmail: office@hanleycastle.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.hanleycastle.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01684 593241Catholic Education ProvisionParents wishing a Catholic Education for their children should make an initial approachto the Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section, Children’s Services Directorate, PO Box 73,Worcester, WR5 2YA (Tel: 01905 765765).* Agreed for 2012/13. To be reviewed in academic year 2013/14.108 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Worcester City - High schoolsAge Range 11-16 (Years 7-11)**With the exception of Tudor Grange Academy Worcester the age range for theAcademy is 11-18. (years 7 - 13)For Post 16 Educationplease refer to Section 1 in Part B of this booklet.Type &DfE No.School Name & Address PAN NORTelephone Number & Email Address Jan 2011VA Bishop Perowne CE College 210 10154754 Merriman’s Hill Road, Worcester WR3 8LEEmail: info@bishop-perowne.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.bishop-perowne.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01905 746800VA Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College 210 10465402 Timberdine Avenue, Worcester WR5 2XDEmail: office@blessededwardoldcorne.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.blessededwardoldcorne.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01905 352615A Christopher Whitehead Language College 224 10994432 Bromwich Road, Worcester WR2 4AFEmail: office@christopherwhitehead.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.christopherwhitehead.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01905 423906C Nunnery Wood High School 270 13414434 Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2LTEmail: office@nunnerywood.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.nunnerywood.worcs.sch.ukTel: 01905 363636A Tudor Grange Academy Worcester 180 Refer6905 Bilford Road, Worcester WR3 8HN toEmail: office@tgaw.org.ukSchoolWeb: www.tgaw.org.ukTel: 01905 454627PAN6th FormRefer toSchoolApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 109

Wythall area - High schoolsAge Range 11-18 (Years 7-13)Type &DfE No.School Name & Address PAN NOR PANTelephone Number & Email Address Jan 2011 6th FormA Woodrush High School – 180 977 104017 Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham B47 5JWEmail: office@woodrushhigh.worcs.sch.ukWeb: www.woodrushhigh.worcs.sch.ukTel: 08444 771814Catholic Education ProvisionParents wishing a Catholic Education for their children should make an initial approachto the Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section, Children’s Services Directorate, PO Box 73,Worcester, WR5 2YA (Tel: 01905 765765).Dates of Open Events at Worcestershire SchoolsThe table below tells you what date each school will hold its open event. It is in alphabetical order. Full detailsof each open event including dates of any visits during the day can be found on the individual schools website.Town School Name & Website Address Date & time of open eventBewdleyBromsgroveDroitwichEveshamHagleyThe Bewdley School and Sixth Form Centrewww.bewdley.worcs.sch.ukNorth Bromsgrove High Schoolwww.northbromsgrove.worcs.sch.ukSouth Bromsgrove Community High Schoolwww.southbromsgrove.worcs.sch.ukDroitwich Spa High Schoolwww.droitwichspahigh.worcs.sch.ukEvesham High Schoolwww.eveshamhigh.worcs.sch.ukPrince Henry’s High Schoolwww.princehenrys.worcs.sch.ukHagley Catholic High Schoolwww.hagleyrc.comHaybridge High Schoolwww.haybridge.worcs.sch.ukThursday 13th October 2011Sixth Form:- Wednesday 19thOctober 2011Thursday 13th October 2011Thursday 29th September 20116.30pm – 8.30pmThursday 6th October 2011Thursday 13th October 2011Thursday 20th October 2011Saturday 15th October 2011between 9:00 am – 12: noonWednesday 19th October 2011Sixth Form: Thursday 13th October 2011110 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

KidderminsterMalvernMartleyPershoreRedditchRuberyStourportTenburyUpton uponSevernWorcester CityWythallBaxter Collegewww.baxtercollege.worcs.sch.ukKing Charles I Schoolwww.kingcharlesschool.co.ukWolverley CE Secondarywww.wolverley.worcs.sch.ukThe Chasewww.chase.worcs.sch.ukDyson Perrins CE High Schoolwww.dysonperrins.worcs.sch.ukThe Chantry High Schoolwww.chantryhighschool.co.ukPershore High Schoolwww.pershore.worcs.sch.ukArrow Vale Community High - Sports Collegewww.arrowvale.worcs.sch.ukKingsley Collegewww.kingsley.worcs.sch.ukSt Augustine’s Catholic High Schoolwww.st-augustines.worcs.sch.ukTrinity High & Sixth Form Centrewww.trinityhigh.comWaseley Hill High School & Sixth Form Centre:www.waseleyhills.worcs.sch.ukThe Stourport High School & Sixth Form Centrewww.shs.worcs.sch.ukTenbury High Schoolwww.tenburyhigh.worcs.sch.ukHanley Castle High Schoolwww.hanleycastle.worcs.sch.ukBishop Perowne CE Collegewww.bishopperowne.comBlessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic Collegewww.blessededward.co.ukChristopher Whitehead Language Collegewww.christopherwhitehead.worcs.sch.ukNunnery Wood High Schoolwww.nunnerywood.worcs.sch.ukTudor Grange Academywww.tgaw.org.ukWoodrush High School -www.woodrushhigh.worcs.sch.ukThursday 20th October 2011Sixth Form: Tuesday 8th November 2011Open Day - 6th October 2011 (6pm - 8pm) and 7th October 2011 (9.15am - 11.00am) Sixth Form:- 10th November 2011(6pm - 8pm)Open Evening – 5th October and OpenMorning on 6th October.Sixth Form Open Evening 3rd NovemberThursday 29th September 20116.30 pm – 8.30 pmThursday 13th October 2011Wednesday 5th October 2011Thursday 22nd September 2011Tuesday 27th September 20116:00pm – 8.30pmTuesday 4th October 2011Thursday 6th October 2011Sixth Form: Thursday 3rd November 2011Thursday 29th September 2011Thursday 6th October 2011 6.00pm -8.30pmFriday 7th October 9 -11 am byappointment onlyThursday 29th September 2011Tuesday 27th September 2011AM 9.20 until 11.20am PM7.00 pm – 9.00 pmWednesday 5th October 2011Thursday 6th October 20119.00 am – 12 noon and 7.00pm – 9.00pmThursday 29th September 2011Thursday 6th October 2011Tours of the school at 9.15am, 3.30pm and7.00pmOpen Eve: Tuesday 20th September 2011Open Day: Wednesday 21st September2011Open Eve: Monday 12th September 2011Open Day: Wednesday 14th September2011Thursday 22nd September 2011Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 111

Part FSection 6bSummary of High School Applications for 2011The following information shows the allocation of places against the oversubscription criteria for admission in2011 for all Community and Voluntary Controlled High Schools within Worcestershire.Key to allocationcategories within theabove table(Please refer to Section 7for further definition)School NameTOTAL Applicationsreceived by closingdate 2011/2012All preferences1st 2nd 3rdCat i Looked AfterChildrenCat ii) Living inCatchment withSibling attendingthe school at thetime of applicationand sibling will stillbe attending at thetime of admissionCat iii) Living in thecatchment area ofthe schoolCat iv) Living outside ofthe catchmentarea of the schoolbut who wouldstill have a siblingconnection atschool at the timeof admissionCat v) Significant reasonsCat vi) Attending a Feederschool at the timeof applicationCat vii) DistanceArrow Vale Community High, Redditch 193 134 26 33Droitwich Spa High 289 280 9 0Evesham High 257 156 89 12Hanley Castle High 323 155 94 74King Charles 1st Secondary, Kidderminster 330 185 69 76North Bromsgrove High 403 213 177 13Nunnery Wood High, Worcester 533 276 166 91Pershore High 240 234 4 2South Bromsgrove Community High 503 358 136 9Tenbury High 128 75 39 14The Chantry High, Martley 291 157 96 38The Chase, Malvern 430 272 144 18Trinity High, Redditch 273 159 53 61Waseley Hills High, Rubery 195 118 50 27Wolverley CE Secondary, Kidderminster 259 105 99 55112 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

PublishedAdmissionNumberPlacesOffered on1 MarchStatement ofSpecial EducationalNeedCategoryi)Categoryii)Categoryiii)Categoryiv)Categoryv)Categoryvi)Categoryvii)224 136 Not oversubscribed302 283 Not oversubscribed252 164 Not oversubscribed150 150 3 45 63 6 11 22196 196 Not oversubscribed300 247 Not oversubscribed270 270 9 1 79 133 11 15 22252 233 Not oversubscribed330 330 2 104 205 7 1295 85 Not oversubscribed145 145 2 55 81 5 2252 252 4 94 154252 181 Not oversubscribed174 143 Not oversubscribed168 114 Not oversubscribedApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 113

Part FSection 6cSummary of High School Applications for 2011 AdmissionsThe following informationshows the allocation ofplaces against the school’soversubscription criteriafor admission in 2011. Thefigures shown below havebeen provided by theindividual schools. If yourequire further informationplease contact the schooldirectly. (Details of theschools criteria can befound in Section 7a of thisbook)Academy High SchoolsSchool Name TOTAL preferences PAN Statementreceived by closingof SpecialdateEducational1st 2nd 3rd NeedTudor Grange 200 86 44 180 1Academy WorcesterFoundation High SchoolsSchool Name TOTAL preferences PAN Statementreceived by closingof SpecialdateEducational1st 2nd 3rd NeedBaxter College, Kidderminster 160 76 73 196Christopher Whitehead 224 91 60 224 2Language College, WorcesterHaybridge High, Hagley 184 67 59 168 4Kingsley College, Redditch 222 214 52 280Prince Henry’s, Evesham 317 81 0 308 2The Bewdley School, Bewdley 163 139 58 168The Stourport High, Stourport 243 69 24 224 4Woodrush High, Wythall 164 63 106 180 1Voluntary Aided High SchoolsSchool Name TOTAL preferences PAN Statementreceived by closingof SpecialdateEducational1st 2nd 3rd NeedBlessed Edward Oldcorne 211 143 56 210 3Catholic College, WorcesterBishop Perowne CE, Worcester 124 135 72 210Dyson Perrins CE, Malvern 104 122 61 168Hagley Catholic, Hagley 167 67 47 168St Augustine’s Catholic. Redditch 276 128 38 210114 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Schools Schools Schools Schools Schools Schools Schools Schools Schools Placescriteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria offered on1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 March1 42 136 180Schools Schools Schools Schools Schools Schools Schools Schools Schools Schools Placescriteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria offered on1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 MarchNot oversubscribed 1731 184 12 10 15 224155 3 6 168Not oversubscribed 274208 14 53 10 21 308Not oversubscribed 1682 211 7 224121 8 17 33 180Schools Schools Schools Schools Schools Schools Schools Schools Schools Schools Placescriteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria offered on1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 March78 17 41 28 17 26 210Not oversubscribed 143Not oversubscribed 1183 159 7 1692 78 25 1 59 17 28 210Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 115

Part GSection 7Admission criteria for Community & Voluntarycontrolled schools7.1 All admission authorities are required to review their arrangements every year. Therefore, theinformation given in this booklet applies only to admissions in the school year 2012 - 2013 and maychange in future years.7.2 The School Standards and Framework Act 1998 gives parents the right to express a preference fortheir children to be admitted to any school maintained from public funds and generally the CountyCouncil has to comply with that preference. However, there are exceptions to this the main ones being:i) where agreeing to the preference would prejudice the provision of efficient education or the efficientuse of resources – the most important example of this would be if the school is oversubscribed basedon the Published Admission Number;ii)iii)iv)where agreeing to the preference in the case of infant classes which have a limit of 30 pupils to eachqualified teacher, would cause class size prejudice;where the preference conflicts with admission arrangements for schools based on selection byreference to ability or aptitude;where information provided by the parents in support of their preference is found to be fraudulent orintentionally misleading. Please see Part I – Appendix.7.3 What happens if the school is oversubscribed (except in the sixth form)?Community or Voluntary Controlled First and Primary SchoolsWhen there are more applications than places, in a Community or Voluntary Controlled First/Primary school,children are admitted in the following order of priority:i) Relevant *‘Looked after’ childrenii)iii)iv)Siblings (see below for definition) of pupils attending the school and living within the catchment areaof the school. In order to qualify for a place on the grounds of a sibling attending the school, the siblingmust already be attending the school at the time of application and still be attending at the time ofadmission. Copies of catchment area maps, if required are available from the LA, or can be viewedin schools.In the event of a school catchment area change being approved, pupils who would still have a siblingconnection (see below for definition) at the time of admission and who are living at the same addressin the previous catchment area for a school, (but not within the revised catchment area), at the timethe change was approved will be considered as living within the catchment area.Pupils living within the catchment area of the school. Copies of catchment area maps, if required areavailable from the LA, or can be viewed in schools;Pupils living outside of the catchment area but who would still have a sibling connection (see below fordefinition) at school at the time of admission. In order to qualify for a place on the grounds of a siblingattending the school, the sibling must already be attending the school at the time of application andstill be attending at the time of admission;v) Pupils who live nearest to the school by the shortest available walking route. The measurement will betaken from the front entrance of the pupil's home to the nearest school entrance, which is the accesspoint to the school site, along a road or made up footpath. The Local Authority use a software packagecalled Arcview GIS to determine distance. Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinates that are used toplot an address within this system. (In the event of equi-distance applicants, any place will be116 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

allocated by random selection (lottery). Someone totally independent of Children’s Services willsupervise this process).In accordance with legislation, a child with a Statement of Special Educational Needs will be offered a place atthe school named in the Statement.*’Looked after’ means all those in the care of or accommodated by a Local Authority under the terms of theChildren Act 1989. Relevant ‘looked after’ means children who fall within the definition of ‘Looked after’ givenabove at the time of the application for admission and will still be ‘looked after’ at the time of admission to theschool.Where there are too many applications from within the catchment area, priority will be decided in the orderindicated above to all catchment area applicants, i.e. sibling connection then according to distance, eachassessed as indicated above.The sibling connection, as well as brother and sister will include half-siblings (that is children who share onebirth parent) and legally adopted children. They must also be living at the same home address.In the event of a multiple birth where not all children from that multiple birth can be allocated a place(s), anyplace(s) will be allocated by random selection (lottery). Someone totally independent of Children’s Services willsupervise this process).Shared Catchment AreasIf there is more than one catchment area school and the number of applications for places from within thecatchment area for one of those schools exceeds the number of places available, the allocation of places forthe shared catchment area will be decided according to the following priorities, in the following sequence:i) pupils who would still have a sibling connection at the school at the time of admission;ii) pupils living nearer to the oversubscribed school than to the alternative school.If places still exist after consideration of i) and ii) above, they will then be allocated to other pupils who livenearest to the oversubscribed school by the shortest available walking route. The measurement will be takenfrom the front entrance of the pupil's home to the nearest school entrance, which is the access point to theschool site, along a road or made up footpath. The Local Authority use a software package called Arcview GISto determine distance. Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinates that are used to plot an address within thissystem. (In the event of equi-distance applicants, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery).Someone totally independent of Children’s Services will supervise this process).‘In Year’ criteria for Key Stages 2, 3 and 4All community or voluntary controlled schools with Key Stage 2,3 and 4 classes can be required to exceed thepublished admission number by up to 2 places in each year group to admit pupils from any of the followinggroups:a. Children who are looked after;b. Children whom the Local Authority deems to have been or are at high risk of being permanentlyexcluded from school;c. Schools can be required to admit pupils recognised by the Local Authority as being ‘hard to place’within the ‘Fair Access Protocol.’ This will apply to pupils who have had their case reviewed by therelevant ‘Headteacher Fair Access Panel.’‘In Year’ transfer arrangementsApplications for all 'In Year' transfers are co-ordinated by the Home Local Authority. All applications must beforwarded to the Home Local Authority who will then co-ordinate with any preferred schools and other LocalAuthorities. Any offer or refusal of a place will be communicated by the Home Local Authority. Where theApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 117

Wolverley CE Secondary School, KidderminsterIn the event of oversubscription at Wolverley CE Secondary School up to a maximum of 10% of places will beawarded to children living in the Wyre Forest area whose parents have specifically asked for a place forreasons of religious affiliation.The definition of religious affiliation would be in line with the criteria for other CE Voluntary Aidedschools in the County:• Active members of a Church of England church:• Active members of another Christian church;• Active members of another major faith and supports the ethos of a church school.(Active members are those that have attended church at least once a month for a period of at least 12 monthsprior to the application. This would need to be supported in writing by the minister)Shared Catchment Areas (except in the sixth form)If there is more than one catchment area school and the number of applications for places from within thecatchment area for one of those schools exceeds the number of places available, the allocation of places forthe shared catchment area will be decided according to the following priorities, in the following sequence:i) pupils who would still have a sibling connection at the school at the time of admission;ii) pupils who were attending a feeder school at the time of application;iii) pupils living nearer to the oversubscribed school than to the alternative school.If places still exist after consideration of i), ii), and iii) above, they will then be allocated to other pupils wholive nearest to the oversubscribed school by the shortest available walking route. The measurement will betaken from the front entrance of the pupil's home to the nearest school entrance, which is the access point tothe school site, along a road or made up footpath. The Local Authority use a software package called ArcviewGIS to determine distance. Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinates that are used to plot an address withinthis system. (In the event of equi-distance applicants, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery).Someone totally independent of Children’s Services will supervise this process).‘In Year’ transfer arrangementsApplications for all 'In Year' transfers are co-ordinated by the Home Local Authority. All applications must beforwarded to the Home Local Authority who will then co-ordinate with any preferred schools and other LocalAuthorities. Any offer or refusal of a place will be communicated by the Home Local Authority. Where theschool is an Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided School, any offer or refusal will be made on behalf ofthe Governors following consultation. Parents or carers seeking to transfer to a school that does not involvea house move, or where there is no need for an immediate move, need to be aware that any date set forjoining the new school may be after the next term or half term holiday and that parents/carers are responsiblefor ensuring their child continues to receive appropriate education in the interim.7.4 What happens if schools are oversubscribed for places in the Sixth Form?Over-subscription for places in the Sixth FormThe County Council has agreed the following criteria:i) General Entry Requirements• for courses at NQF level 3 e.g. GCE AS/A2 level, Advanced or Advanced progression Diploma, BTECNational Diploma, 5A*-C grades at GCSE (or equivalent NQF 2 qualifications);• for courses at NQF level 2 e.g. Higher Diploma, BTEC First Diploma - a pass at NQF level 1 (5 GCSE D-Gor equivalent);• for courses at NQF level 1 - 2 A-G grades at GCSE (or equivalent).Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 119

The above are general entry requirements for a Sixth Form course. Some subjects/ courses will requiremore specific qualifications to have been achieved in order to study that subject/course;ii)in the event of there being more applications from qualifying students than places available, the normaladmissions criteria priorities as set out above will apply.7.5 'In year’ criteria for Key Stage 2, (Years 3, 4, 5 & 6) Key Stage 3, (Years 7, 8 & 9and Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11).‘In Year’ criteria for Key Stages 2, 3 and 4All community or voluntary controlled schools with Key Stage 2,3 and 4 classes can be required to exceed thepublished admission number by up to 2 places in each year group to admit pupils from any of the followinggroups:a. Children who are looked after;b. Children whom the Local Authority deems to have been or are at high risk of being permanentlyexcluded from school;c. Schools can be required to admit pupils recognised by the Local Authority as being ‘hard to place’within the ‘Fair Access Protocol.’ This will apply to pupils who have had their case reviewed by therelevant ‘Headteacher Fair Access Panel.’To view Worcestershire schools Fair Access Protocol visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk or to request a copy Tel:01905 8227007.6 ‘In Year’ transfer arrangementsApplications for all 'In Year' transfers are co-ordinated by the Home Local Authority. All applications must beforwarded to the Home Local Authority who will then co-ordinate with any preferred schools and other LocalAuthorities. Any offer or refusal of a place will be communicated by the Home Local Authority. Where theschool is an Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided School, any offer or refusal will be made on behalf of theGovernors following consultation. Parents or carers seeking to transfer to a school that does not involve ahouse move, or where there is no need for an immediate move, need to be aware that any date set for joiningthe new school may be after the next term or half term holiday and that parents/carers are responsible forensuring their child continues to receive appropriate education in the interim. For admission to a Primary orFirst School please refer to Section 3.12, for admission to a Middle School see Section 5.11 and for admissionto a High school see Section 6.11 of this book for further details.7.7 Is there a waiting list for schools that have too many applicants?You should be aware that a school waiting list is an active document. As parents request for their children to beincluded on the list the position of an individual child already on the list can change. A waiting list does notgive priority based simply on the date an application was added to the list.Waiting lists for Academy, Foundation and Voluntary Aided Schools, may be maintained by the individualschools and parents will need to contact the school directly, in order to be included.Waiting Lists for Community and Voluntary Controlled schools are operated in line with the admissionscriteria as published in 7.3 above. Parents must apply in writing direct to the Pupil Admissions and TransfersSection if they wish to put their son/daughter on a waiting list. Only on receipt of an acknowledgement slipfrom Pupil Admissions will that child be on the list. The LA will not accept application requests by telephoneor via email.To apply to go onto a waiting list you would need to supply Pupil Admissions with the following information:− Child's full name− Child's Date of birth120 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

− Permanent home address− Details if the child is "looked after by Worcestershire County Council"− Name, D.O.B. and Year Group of any brother or sister on roll as a pupil at the preferred School(sibling connection)− Name of the present school the child is attendingThe LA will acknowledge your letter. This will be your confirmation that your child is included on the waitinglist. Pupil Admissions will contact parents if a place becomes available and it can be offered to them. Allavailable places will be allocated in line with the criteria published in the Information handbook referred toabove.If you wish your child to be on the waiting list for the next term you will need to confirm this in writing to PupilAdmissions including the details listed above at the beginning of each term. Application letters will bedestroyed at the end of the preceding term so the waiting list is accurate and active.Waiting list letters should be sent to the:School Waiting List TeamPupil Admissions and Transfers SectionChildren's Services DirectoratePO Box 73Worcester WR5 2YAThe system for operating the waiting lists as described above is in line with the guidance published in the"School Admissions Code of Practice".7.8 Can you appeal if your request is unsuccessful?Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools (including Sixth Forms)If the parental preference cannot be met, you may, if you wish, appeal against the decision. Appeals by parents,setting out the grounds upon which the appeal is made, should be submitted in writing to the Pupil Admissionsand Transfer Section within two weeks of the date of notification of the refusal of a place. Appeals are heardby an independent appeal panel and whether your appeal is successful is likely to depend on the merits of yourcase.Second AppealThe Code of Practice on School Admission Appeals, Chapter 4 (page 36) covers the issue of second appeals forthe same school in the same school year.Academy, Foundation and Voluntary Aided SchoolsSeparate appeals procedures and arrangements exist to consider decisions by Academy, Foundation andVoluntary Aided Schools. The arrangements are published by the Governors of the schools and should beobtained from the school directly.7.9 Can a child transfer at any age other than the normal transfer age?If parents wish to transfer their child to the same age group in another school, parents must discuss the transferwith the Headteacher of the pupil’s present school in the first instance. If it is then decided to make a formalrequest for transfer, parents should complete an application form available either from schools or the PupilAdmissions and Transfers Section. The County Council’s policy and procedures in these circumstances areessentially the same as for admissions to the same school at the normal age and time of transfer, (i.e. as inparagraphs 7.3 or 7.4). However, when determining the number of places available in the relevant age group, theCouncil may refer to the published admission number that was in operation when that year group was at thenormal transfer age, in order to judge whether admission would prejudice the provision of efficient educationor the efficient use of resources.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 121

Part GSection 7aAdmission criteria for Academy, Foundation &Voluntary Aided SchoolsYou must obtain the School Prospectus for individual schools. These will contain more detail than can beincluded in this publication.The following information is only the criteria that will be applied by the Governing Body of the School inthe event of the school being oversubscribed. For definitions and further details on complete policiesbefore applying you must refer to the Worcestershire County Council website, individual schools websitesor the School Prospectus.For Admission or Transfers to all schools either at the normal age of transfer or for an in year transferYou must:1. obtain from the school an admissions pack including a prospectus which will explain whether you willbe asked to provide/complete supplementary information/forms.2. if a resident within Worcestershire complete the County Council common application form naming theschool preferred and stating a second and third preference.2a. if a resident outside of Worcestershire complete an application form provided by the ‘home’ LA. (The‘home’ LA is defined as the Local Authority relevant to the child’s home address). The ‘home’ LA willensure that the application details are passed onto Worcestershire LA for consideration in the allocationof school places.In accordance with legislation, a child with a Statement of Special Educational Needs will be offered a placeat the school named in the Statement122 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

BewdleyThe Bewdley School and Sixth Form CentreWhen there are more applications than places students will be admitted in the following order of priority:1. Relevant ‘Looked after’ children2. Students living within the catchment area of the school.In the event of a school catchment area change being approved, students who would still have a siblingconnection at the time of admission and who are identified as living at the same address in the previouscatchment area for a school, (but not within the revised catchment area), at the time the change was approved,are included in this category.3. Students who would still have a sibling connection: attending the school at the time of applicationand still attending at the time of admission.4. Students who have a significant reason for admission, such reasons, the validity of which will bedetermined by the Admissions Committee of the Governing Body, will include medical, social orcompassionate grounds. To be considered under this category it has to be shown that only thisschool can meet the medical, social or compassionate needs.Parents/carers are required to produce a medical certificate or other appropriate information from anindependent source. (Significant reasons will not be considered unless independent supporting informationis attached to your application form when submitted);5. Students who were attending a feeder school at the time of application;6. Students who live nearest the school by the shortest available walking route. The measurement willbe taken from the front entrance of the pupil’s home to the nearest school entrance, which is theaccess point to the school site, along a road or made up footpath, using the same process as theLocal Authority.Where there are too many applications from within any of the categories the next criteria will be applied. Inthe event of equi-distance e.g. multiple births, any places will be allocated by the drawing of lots.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 123

BromsgroveSt Andrews C.E. First, Barnt GreenWhen the school is over subscribed, the following criteria will be used in the following order to decide whichchildren will be admitted.1. *Relevant ‘Looked After’ Children2. Children whose families have attended either St. Andrew’s or St. Michael’s churches in the Parish ofCofton Hackett and Barnt Green, at least monthly for at least the last year, and who can provide a letterfrom the vicar to verify this, and who live inside the neighbourhood of the School, as defined by thebold line on the map available from the School3. Other children who live in the neighbourhood of the school, as defined by the bold line on the mapavailable from the school and who have a sibling attending the school at the time of the proposedadmission (this includes all children living permanently in the household)4. Other children who live in the neighbourhood of the school, as defined by the bold line on themap available from the school5. Children who have a sibling attending the school at the time of the proposed admission (this includesall children living permanently in the household)6. Children whose families have attended either St. Andrew’s or St. Michael’s churches in the Parish ofCofton Hackett and Barnt Green, at least monthly for at least the last year, and who can provide a letterfrom the vicar to verify this, but who live outside the neighbourhood of the School, as defined by thebold line on the map available from the School7. Children whose families have attended another Church of England church, at least monthly for at leastthe last year, and who can provide a letter from the vicar to verify this, provided there is no Church ofEngland First, Infant or Junior and Infant School nearer to home8. Children whose families have attended another Christian church, at least monthly for at least the lastyear, and who can provide a letter from the church leader to verify this, provided there is no ChristianFirst, Infant or Junior and Infant School nearer to home9. Children with special, social or medical needs that, in the opinion of the professional consultantsinvolved, can be met particularly well at St. Andrew’s School10. Other children* Relevant is all those in the care of a Local Authority or provided with accommodation by a Local Authorityunder the terms of the Children Act 1989, ‘looked after’ at the time of application for admission and whowill still be ‘looked after’ at the time of admissionOther points:1. If there are not enough places to accommodate all the applicants, priority will be given to those livingclosest to the school. (Where necessary, this would be measured from the main school gate, via themost direct walking route (as defined by the Local Authority in relation to schools admissions), to thefront door of the applicant’s home address). In a very small number of cases it may not be possible todecide between the applicants of those pupils who are qualifiers for a place, when applying thepublished admission criteria. For example, this may occur when children in the same year group live atthe same address, or where there are twins, or if the distance between the home and school is exactly124 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

the same, for example, blocks of flats. If there is no other way of separating the application accordingto the admissions criteria and to admit both or all of the children would cause the legal limit to beexceeded, then any available place will be allocated by random selection.St Peter's Catholic First, BromsgroveIf the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the governors will give priority to applications inaccordance with the criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that application beforedecisions on admissions are made (see Note 1 below). A map of the parish boundary is available at the schooland parish.1. Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are in the care of a local authority (looked-afterchildren) or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents)(Section 22 of theChildren Act 1989)2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. Peter’s who have a brother or sister (see Note 3below) in the school at the time of admission.3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. Peter’s.4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission.5. Other Baptised Catholic children.6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children) or provided withaccommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989)7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission.8. Non-Catholic childrenOVER-SUBSCRIPTIONIf there is over-subscription within the category, the Governors will give priority to children living closest to theschool determined by shortest distance. Distances are calculated in metres on the basis of a straight-linemeasurement between the front door of the applicant’s home address and the front door of the school. In avery small number of cases it may not be able to decide between the applicants of those pupils who arequalifiers for a place, when applying the published admission criteria. For example, this may occur whenchildren in the same year group live at the same address, or where there are twins, or if the distance betweenthe home and school is exactly the same, for example, blocks of flats. If there is no other way of separating theapplication according to the admissions criteria and to admit both or all of the children would cause the legallimit to be exceeded, the governing body will arrange for the local authority to randomly select the child to beoffered the final place.Note 1Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs that names the school must be admitted. This willreduce the number of places available to other applicants.Note 2In all categories, for a child to be considered as a Catholic, evidence of Catholic Baptism or Reception into theChurch will be required. For a definition of a Baptised Catholic see the Appendix, available from the school.Those who face difficulties in producing written evidence of baptism should contact their Parish Priest.Note 3A brother or sister must be living at the same address, attending the school at the time of application and stillattending the school at the time of admission. The definition of a brother or sister is:• A brother or sister sharing the same parents;• Half-brother or half-sister, where two children share one common parent;• Step-brother or step-sister, where two children are related by a parent’s marriage;• Adopted or fostered children.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 125

Note 4The home address of a pupil is considered to be the permanent residence of a child. The address must be thechild’s only or main residence for the majority of the school week. Documentary evidence may be required.Where care is split equally between mother and father, parents must provide supporting documentary evidenceto prove that care is equally split.St John’s CE Foundation Middle1. Relevant* ‘Looked After’ children.2. From the area designated as the ‘catchment area’ within Bromsgrove. (A map of the catchment area isavailable to view in school or from the Local Authority)3. Who will have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission. # (see note)4. Who are children of families committed to the practice of the Christian Religion or other faith’s,whereby we mean attendance of at least once a month for a period of at least twelve months prior toapplication and can provide a letter of support from their minister at the time of application.5. Who have special medical or social needs as supported by their doctor or other professional person atthe time of application.6. Who live nearest to the school by the shortest available walking route. The measurement will be takenfrom the front entrance of the pupil’s home to the main school entrance. The Local Authority use asoftware package call Arcview GIS to determine distance. Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinatesthat are used to plot an address within this system. The Governors have determined that in the eventof a tie break on distance for places then lots will be drawn for any available place.Any parent seeking a place within this school must complete the appropriate Local Authority form. Thisform should be received before the date given since all late applications will be treated after those thathave been received on time.NotesIn accordance with legislation children with Statements of Special Educational Needs will be allocated a place atthe school if it is named in the Statement.*Relevant is all those in the care of the Local Authority or provided with accommodation by the LocalAuthority under terms of the Children Act 1989. ‘Looked After’ at the time of the application for admission andwho will still be ‘looked after’ at the time of admission.# Sibling The sibling link, as well as brother or sister, also includes half-siblings (that is children who share onebirth parent) and legally adopted children. They must also be living at the same address.126 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

DroitwichCutnall Green CE First1. Relevant ‘Looked after’ children.2. Pupils living within the catchment area of the school (in Parishes of Elmley Lovett, Hampton Lovett(including Westwood), Elmbridge and Rushock). A map can be viewed by parents at the Local Authority.3. Pupils who would still have a brother or sister (sibling connection) at school at the time of admission. Inorder to qualify for a place on the grounds of a brother/sister (sibling) attending the school, the siblingmust already be attending the school at the time of application and at the time of admission. Thesibling link as well as brother or sister also includes half-siblings (that is children who share one birthparent) and legally adopted children. They must be living at the same address at the time of applicationand admission.4. Pupils who have a special reason for admission. (Such reasons will include medical, physical or socialcircumstances). You are required to produce a medical certificate or other appropriate information andattach this at the time of application.5. The active involvement of a parent and/or child in the work and worship of a community of any otherestablished religious faith. A leader or representative of the religious community should providewritten confirmation that you have been involved in active worship which is defined as at least monthlyattendance for a period of at least a year prior to the application. If this information is missing thecriterion is not met.Preference will be given in categories 2 – 5 to those pupils who live nearest to the school by the shortestavailable walking route. The measurement will be taken from the front entrance of the pupil's home to thenearest school entrance, which is the access point to the school site, along a road or made up footpath.The Local Authority use a software package called Arcview GIS to determine distance. Ordnance Surveysupply the co-ordinates that are used to plot an address within this system. (In the event of equi-distanceapplicants, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery). Someone totally independent of theGoverning Body will supervise this process).Ombersley Endowed FirstWhen there are more applications than places children are admitted in the following order of priority:1. Relevant ‘Looked after’ children2. Siblings of pupils attending the school and living within the catchment area of the school. In order toqualify for a place on the grounds of a sibling attending the school, the sibling must already beattending the school at the time of application and still be attending at the time of admission. Copiesof catchment area maps, if required are available from the LA, or can be viewed in schools.In the event of a school catchment area change being approved, pupils who would still have a siblingconnection (see below for definition) at the time of admission and who are living at the same address inthe previous catchment area for a school, (but not within the revised catchment area), at the time thechange was approved will be considered as living within the catchment area.3. Pupils living within the catchment area of the school. Copies of catchment area maps, if required areavailable from the LA, or can be viewed in schools;Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 127

4. Pupils living outside of the catchment area but who would still have a sibling connection at school atthe time of admission. In order to qualify for a place on the grounds of a sibling attending the school,the sibling must already be attending the school at the time of application and still be attending at thetime of admission;5. pupils who have a significant reason for admission, such reasons, the validity of which will bedetermined by the Governing Body, will include medical, social or compassionate grounds. To beconsidered under this category it has to be shown that only this school can meet the medical, social orcompassionate needs.Parents/carers are required to produce a medical certificate or other appropriate information from anindependent source. (Significant reasons will not be considered unless supporting information isattached to your application form when submitted);6. pupils who live nearest to the school by the shortest available walking route. The measurement will betaken from the front entrance of the pupil's home to the nearest school entrance, which is the accesspoint to the school site, along a road or made up footpath. The Local Authority use a softwarepackage called Arcview GIS to determine distance. Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinates that areused to plot an address within this system. The Governing Body will utilise this software and process formeasuring distance. Someone totally independent of the Governing Body will supervise this process.St Joseph's Catholic Primary, DroitwichIf the number of applications exceeds the admission number, governors will give priority to applications inaccordance with the criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that application beforedecisions on admissions are made (see Note 1 below). A map of the parish boundary is available at the schooland parish.1. Baptised Catholic children ( see note 2 below) who are in the care of a local authority (looked-afterchildren) or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of theChildren Act 1989)2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of The Sacred Heart and St. Catherine of Alexandria,Droitwich who have a brother or sister (see Note 3 below) in the school at the time of admission.3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of The Sacred Heart and St. Catherine of Alexandria,Droitwich4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission.5. Other Baptised Catholic children.6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children) or provided withaccommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989)7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission.8. Non-Catholic children.OVER-SUBSCRIPTIONIf there is over-subscription within a category, the Governors will give priority to children living closest to theschool determined by shortest straight line distance measured from the main entrance door of the school tothe front door of the home address (see Note 4 below) Where the final place in a year group is offered to oneof twins or triplets etc, the parent has to decide which child will take up the place. In a very small number of128 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

cases, it may not be possible to decide between the applications of those pupils who are the final qualifiers fora place (eg children who live at the same address or have the same distance measurement). If there is no otherway of separating the applications according to the admission criteria and to admit both or all of the childrenwould cause the legal limit to be exceeded, the local authority will advise the school if there is a tie for the finalplace and the governors can draw lots to decide which child is allocated the place.Note 1Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs that names the school must be admitted. This willreduce the number of places available to applicantsNote 2Evidence of Catholic Baptism or Reception into the Church will be required. For definition of Baptised see theAppendix, available from the school. Those who face difficulties in producing written evidence of baptismshould contact their Parish Priest. A copy of the child’s baptism certificate will be taken for our records. Failureto produce this will affect the catergory for your child and therefore may result in an unsuccessful application.Note 3The definition of a brother or sister is:• A brother or sister sharing the same parents;• Half-brother or half-sister, where two children share one common parent;• Step-brother or step-sister, where two children are related by a parent’s marriage;• Adopted or fostered children.• A brother or sister must be living at the same address, attending the same school at the time ofapplication and still attending at the time of admission.Note 4The home address of a pupil is considered to be the permanent residence of a child. The address must be thechild’s only or main residence. Documentary evidence may be required.Where care is split equally between mother and father, parents must name which address is to be used for thepurpose of allocating a school place.St Peter's CE First, DroitwichWhere there are more applications than places available the Governors will admit pupils according to thefollowing criteria in order of priority. The validity of any application considered under such criteria will bedetermined at the discretion of the Governors:1. Relevant* ‘Looked after’ children. *Relevant is all those in the care of a Local Authority or providedwith accommodation by a Local Authority under the terms of the Children Act 1989, "looked after" atthe time of the application for admission and who will still be "looked after" at the time of admission.2. Siblings. Children who have a sibling connection at the school both at the time of application and atthe time of admission. The sibling connection includes, as well as brother or sister, half-siblings (that ischildren who share one birth parent), step-siblings and legally adopted children. They must also be livingat the same home address.3. Denominational. Children whose families are faithful and committed worshippers in:a) the churches comprising the Parish of Droitwich Spa.b) any other Church of England church, and for whom this is the nearest Church of Englandschool.c) one of the other Christian Congregations in the town of Droitwich Spa, that is DroitwichBaptist Church, Droitwich Methodist Church, Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, Sacred HeartRC, The Salvation Army, Witton Chapel.d) any other Christian denomination which acknowledges the Trinitarian faith, and for whomthis is the nearest Church of England school.For the purposes of criterion 3, families who are faithful and committed worshippers are families in which oneor both parents attend worship regularly or in which the child attends worship regularly with a close familyApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 129

member. A letter from their parish priest, minister or church leader must accompany the application. This mustinclude written confirmation of a history of at least monthly attendance for a minimum period of a year priorto the date of the application.4. Other Faith Communities. Children from families where the parent or child is actively involved in thework and worship of a community of any other established faith and for whom this is the nearestChurch of England school. A letter from the leader or representative of the religious communityproviding written confirmation must accompany the application.5. Significant Reasons. Children who have a significant reason for admission. Such reason, the validity ofwhich will be determined at the discretion of the Governors, may include medical, social orcompassionate grounds. A medical certificate or other appropriate information from an independentsource to support the application must accompany the application.6. Catchment. Children whose primary residence is, on the closing date for applications, in the catchmentarea for the school. Details of the catchment area are available from the school.If there are more applications than places under any of criteria 1 to 6, places will be allocated to those childrenwhose primary residence is nearest to the school by the shortest available walking route.7. Distance. Children whose primary residence is nearest to the school by the shortest availablewalking route.Primary ResidenceFor the purposes of this admissions policy, “primary residence” is considered to be the permanent only or mainresidence of a child. Documentary evidence may be required. Where care is split equally, the address to be usedfor the purpose of allocating a place must be stated on the application forms.Measurement of DistanceWhere measurement of distance is required under this policy the measurement will be taken from the frontentrance of the child's primary residence to the nearest school entrance, which is the access point to the schoolsite, along a road or made up footpath. The Local Authority, on behalf of the Governing Body, will use asoftware package called Arcview GIS to determine distance. Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinates that areused to plot an address within this system. (In the event of equi-distance applicants, any place will be allocatedby random selection (lottery). Someone totally independent of the Governing Body will supervise this process).Multiple BirthsIn the event of applications on behalf of twins or multiple births, should an offer be made for one place, theparent must decide which child will accept the place.Sytchampton Endowed FirstIf the number of applications exceeds the PAN then the following order of priorities will be used to determineadmission.1. Relevant ‘Look after’ children2. Children living within the defined catchment area - a map of the school’s catchment area is availablefrom the school office upon request3. Children who at the time of their admission have a sibling attending the school i.e. The sibling link as wellas brother or sister, also includes half siblings (that is children who share one birth parent) and legallyadopted children. It also includes children of partners. They must be living at the same home address.4. Children who have special reasons for admission i.e. medical, physical, social or compassionate grounds.130 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Such special considerations will not be considered unless supported by a relevant certificate that mustbe produced at the time of application.5. Children, other than those meeting with priorities 1 to 3 who live nearest to the school by the shortestavailable walking route. The measurement will be taken from the front entrance of the pupil’s home tothe nearest school entrance which is the access point to the school site along a road or made up footpath, and will be determined by the use of route planning software.NB. In the event of a tie break on distance for places then lots will be drawn for any available place.Droitwich HighThe admissions policy for this school is as published for Community and Voluntary Controlled High Schoolsin Section 7.EveshamBredon Hancock’s Endowed FirstWhere there are more applicants than places that fall to be allocated at any one time, children will be admittedon the basis of the following order of priority:1. Relevant children looked-after by the LA (Children in Care).2. Children living within the school’s catchment area agreed with the LA. Children will be regarded as“living” within the catchment area in the following circumstances:a. It is their full-time place of residence.b. It is the full-time place of residence of one parent where the parents share responsibility forthe child and where the child lives for a part of a week in term-time.c. Where a contract for the purchase of a property / land has been exchanged that will become afull-time place of residence (see (a) and (b) above).d. Where a lease is signed in respect of a property that will become a full-time place of residence(see (a) and (b) above).e. Where a license is signed in respect of a Gypsy/Traveller plot that will become a full-time placeof residence (see (a) and (b) above).f. Where the parents of a child of UK Service Personnel or Crown Servants are returning to live inthe catchment area under an extant posting order.3. Pupils who would have a sibling in the School at the time of application and admission. Wheresuch a connection is to be relied on it must be clearly stated on the application form. A sibling includesfull brothers and sisters, half brothers or sisters, legally adopted children and other children livingpermanently in the same household.4. Pupils who have other significant reasons for admission such as medical, social or compassionategrounds. Where such reasons are to be relied on, they must be clearly stated on / appended to theapplication form. Whether such reasons are sufficient to secure priority for admission will bedetermined by the Governing Body. To be considered under this category it must normally be shownthat only this school can meet the medical, social or compassionate needs relied on and that seriousdifficulties would be caused if the child had to attend another school. Parents / carers should attachany medical certificates or any other appropriate information from independent sources to theirapplication form.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 131

5. Pupils who live nearest to the school. The measurement will be taken from the front entrance of thepupil's home to the nearest school entrance, which is the access point to the school site, along a roador made up footpath. The Local Authority use a software package called Arcview GIS to determinedistance. Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinates that are used to plot an address within this system.A child’s place of residence will be determined in accordance with the criteria set out at subparagraphs2a to 2f above.6. In the event that two or more applicants are impossible to separate under sub-paragraph 5, then placeswill be awarded by a ballot supervised by someone independent of the school (ie random allocation).Where, having regard to the over-subscription criteria, the school is unable to offer places in the same class toall siblings seeking entry to that class (for example in the case of twins or triplets), parents will be asked tochose which of their children should be offered the place(s) available. Where siblings are to be entered into aballot, each sibling will be entered into the ballot individually. However, when one sibling is drawn in a ballot,his/her sibling(s) will then be allocated the same place in the ballot order.St Mary's Catholic Primary, BroadwayIf the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the governors will give priority to applications inaccordance with the criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that application beforedecisions on admissions are made (see Note 1 below). A map of the parish boundary is available at the schooland parish or by post or on request.1. Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are in the care of a local authority (looked-afterchildren) or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of theChildren Act 1989)2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. Saviours who have a brother or sister (see Note3 below) in the school at the time of admission3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. Saviours.4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister (see note 3 below) in the school at thetime of admission5. Other Baptised Catholic children6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children) or provided withaccommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989)7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister (see note 3 below) in the school at the timeof admission8. Non-Catholic childrenOVER-SUBSCRIPTIONIf there is over-subscription within the category, the Governors will give priority to children living closest to theschool determined by shortest distance. Distances are calculated in metres on the basis of a straight-linemeasurement between the front door of the applicant’s home address and the front door of the school.In a very small number of cases it may not be able to decide between the applicants of those pupils who arequalifiers for a place, when applying the published admission criteria. For example, this may occur whenchildren in the same year group live at the same address, or where there are twins, or if the distance betweenthe home and school is exactly the same, for example, blocks of flats. If there is no other way of separating theapplication according to the admissions criteria and to admit both or all of the children would cause the legal132 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

limit to be exceeded, the governing body will arrange for the local authority to randomly select the child to beoffered the final place.Note 1Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs that names the school must be admitted. This willreduce the number of places available to other applicants.Note 2In all categories, for a child to be considered as a Catholic, evidence of Catholic Baptism or Reception into theChurch will be required. For a definition of a Baptised Catholic see the Appendix. Those who face difficulties inproducing written evidence of baptism should contact their Parish Priest.Note 3A brother or sister must be living at the same address, attending the school at the time of application and stillattending the school at the time of admission.The definition of a brother or sister is:• A brother or sister sharing the same parents;• Half-brother or half-sister, where two children share one common parent;• Step-brother or step-sister, where two children are related by a parent’s marriage;• Adopted or fostered childrenThe children must be living permanently in the same household.Note 4The home address of a pupil is considered to be the permanent residence of a child. The address must be thechild’s only or main residence for the majority of the school week. Documentary evidence may be required.Where care is split equally between mother and father, parents must provide supporting documentary evidenceto prove that care is equally split.St Mary's Catholic Primary, Evesham1. Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2) who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children)or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the ChildrenAct 1989)2. Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2) at least one of whose parents attend mass every Sunday orSaturday Vigil (for the Sunday) and on Holy Days of Obligation with the child in whosename the application is made, and who are resident in the Parish of St Mary and St Egwin Evesham.Who have a brother or sister (see note 3) in the school at the time of admission.3. Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2) at least one of whose parents attend mass every Sunday orSaturday Vigil (for the Sunday) and on Holy Days of Obligation with the child in whosename the application is made, and who are resident in the Parish of St Mary and St Egwin Evesham.4. Baptised Catholic children (see note 2) living within the Parish of St Mary and St Egwin Evesham whohave a brother or sister (see Note 3) in the school at the time of admission5. Baptised Catholic children (see note 2) living within the Parish of St Mary and St Egwin Evesham.6. Other Baptised Catholic children(see note 2) who have a brother or sister in the school at the time ofadmission7. Other Baptised Catholic children (see note 2)8. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children) or provided withaccommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989)9. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admissionApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 133

10. Non-Catholic childrenOVER-SUBSCRIPTIONIf there is over-subscription within the category, the Governors will give priority to children living closest to theschool determined by using the Telegraph route finder (walking option) by entering the postcode of the schooland the postcode of the child’s permanent address.In a very small number of cases it may not be able to decide between the applicants of those pupils who arequalifiers for a place, when applying the published admission criteria.For example, this may occur when children in the same year group live at the same address, or where there aretwins, or if the distance between the home and school is exactly the same, for example, blocks of flats. If thereis no other way of separating the application according to the admissions criteria and to admit both or all of thechildren would cause the legal limit to be exceeded, the governing body will arrange for the local authority torandomly select the child to be offered the final place.Note 1Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs that names the school must be admitted. This willreduce the number of places available to other applicants.Note 2In all categories, for a child to be considered as a Catholic, evidence of Catholic Baptism or Reception into theChurch will be required. For a definition of a Baptised Catholic see the Appendix available from the school.Those who face difficulties in producing written evidence of baptism should contact their Parish Priest.A Parish Priest’s reference form for proof of “Baptised Practising Catholic” can be obtained from the school.Evidence of one or both of the above must be submitted with the application form for consideration by theGovernor’s. If no evidence is submitted then the applicant will be considered within the next appropriatecategory.Note 3A brother or sister must be living at the same address, attending the school at the time of application and stillattending the school at the time of admission.The definition of a brother or sister is:• A brother or sister sharing the same parents;• Half-brother or half-sister, where two children share one common parent;• Step-brother or step-sister, where two children are related by a parent’s marriage;• Adopted or fostered children.Note 4The home address of a pupil is considered to be the permanent residence of a child. The address must be thechild’s only or main residence for the majority of the school week. Documentary evidence may be required.Where care is split equally between mother and father, parents must provide supporting documentary evidenceto prove that care is equally split.Prince Henry's Foundation HighAt Age 131. Relevant * “looked after” children.2. Children who attend the designated contributory Middle Schools i.e. Bredon Hill Middle School and St.Egwin's C.E. Middle School and who live in the catchment areas for these schools.a. N.B. These two catchment areas together form the Prince Henry’s catchment area(details of our catchment area are available on our website www.princehenrys.worcs.sch.uk or on request from the school).3. Other children who live in the Prince Henry's catchment area.134 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

4. Children who attend either Bredon Hill Middle School or St. Egwin's C.E. Middle School but who do notlive in the Prince Henry's catchment area.5. Children who have an elder sibling currently attending Prince Henry's. ** In order to qualify for a placeon the grounds of a sibling attending the school the sibling must already be attending theschool at the time of application and still be attending the school at the time of admission.6. Children who have strong medical, social or compassionate grounds for admission. ***(N.B. A child with a Statement of Special Educational Needs will be offered a place if Prince Henry’sHigh School is named in the Statement).7. Children from 10-13 Middle Schools in the Evesham area other than Bredon Hill and St. Egwin's inaddition to those already covered by the above criteria. The School wishes to achieve a balance in thisand will therefore admit children from other Middle Schools in the Vale of Evesham in proportion tothe total number who apply from each school. For each school, priority will be given to those who livenearest to Prince Henry's by the shortest walking route. ****8. Children whose parents choose the school on grounds other than as above with priority being givento those who live nearest to Prince Henry’s by the shortest walking distance route as defined incriterion 7 above.* Relevant means all those in the care of the Local Authority, or provided with accommodation by theLocal Authority under the terms of the Children Act 1989, ‘looked after’ at the time of the applicationfor admission and who will still be ‘looked after’ at the time of admission.** The sibling connection, as well as brother and sister, will include half siblings (that is children who shareone birth parent, including step children) and legally adopted children. They must be living at the samehome address.*** The validity of such reasons will be determined by the Governors' Admissions Committee. Parents willneed to show that attendance at Prince Henry’s, as opposed to any other school, is essential and thatonly Prince Henry’s can meet the medical, social or compassionate need of their child. Parents will berequired to attach supporting information from a Health professional or a Social Worker to theapplication form when it is submitted. Without such information no special consideration will begiven. However, provision of such information does not guarantee the offer of a place.**** In the case of oversubscription places will be allocated (for all the listed criteria) to pupils who livenearest to the school by the shortest available walking route. The measurement will be taken from thefront entrance of the pupil’s home (ie front door) to the front entrance of the school (ie the mainentrance on Victoria Avenue) along a road or made up footpath. To determine distance, the Governorswill use the same software package (Arcview GIS) as the Local Authority. Ordnance Survey provide theco-ordinates that are used to plot an address within this system. Should there be any case(s) ofequidistance then the matter will be resolved by the drawing of lots. This process will be conducted bya suitable person independent of the school.If the school is unable to offer a place to all “multiple birth” children from the same family (i.e. twins, tripletsetc.) the relevant parents will be asked to prioritise the order in which the children concerned should beadmitted and also the order in which they should be placed on the waiting list if appropriate.At Age 16In addition to Prince Henry's pupils continuing from Year 11, where applications for admission exceed thenumber of places available, the following criteria will be applied in order of priority set out below:-1. “Looked after” children as defined above.2. Pupils who live in the Prince Henry's catchment area.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 135

3. Pupils with an elder or younger sibling currently attending Prince Henry's.4. Pupils who have strong medical, social or compassionate grounds for admission.5. Pupils who choose or whose parents choose the school on grounds other than as above.N.B.The definitions outlined above relating to siblings (**), the validity of medical, social or compassionategrounds (***) and the allocation of places on the basis of the shortest walking route (****) also apply atage 16.Further to the above the following entry requirements to courses will apply.1. All students starting courses at AS Level must have 5 A*-C grades at GCSE of which at least 1 mustbe a B grade.2. There are minimum grade requirements relating to some individual subjects (see Sixth Form Prospectus).Even though students may meet the general criteria for entry into the Sixth Form (see 1 above), they willnot be admitted on to certain individual courses unless they also meet the minimum grade requirementfor that course.HagleyHagley Catholic High1. Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children) or provided withaccommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989).2. Catholic Siblings.3. Catholic children who currently attend St Ambrose Kidderminster, St Wulstan's Stourport on Severn, StJosephs Stourbridge, Our Lady & St Kenelm's Halesowen, St Mary’s Brierley Hill and Our Lady of FatimaQuinton.4. Other Catholic children.5. Other children who are in the care of a local authority (looked after children) or provided withaccommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989).6. Other siblings.7. Other children who currently attend St Ambrose Kidderminster, St Wulstan's Stourport on Severn, StJosephs Stourbridge, Our Lady & St Kenelm's Halesowen, St Mary’s Brierley Hill and Our Lady of FatimaQuinton.8. Other children whose parents wish them to be educated in a Catholic school.In the event of over subscription within a category, the Governors will give priority to pupils who live nearest tothe school by the shortest straight line route. The measurement will be taken from the front entrance of thepupil’s home to the nearest school entrance, which is the access point to the school site. The Governing Bodywill utilise the Local Authority software package called Arcview GIS to determine distance. Ordnance Surveysupply the co-ordinates that are used to plot an address within this system. (In the event of equi-distanceapplicants, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery). Someone totally independent of the136 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Governing Body will supervise this process). (see Note 5 overleaf). In the case of only one place available formultiple births the governors will exceed the PAN and admit all of the children from the multiple birth. Thegovernors will revert to the PAN as and when places become available.Hagley Catholic High Sixth Form1. Pupils who live in Local Authority care who wish to attend the school and who achieve the entryrequirement of 5 or more GCSEs passes at grades A* - C including English and maths or the equivalent.2. Year 11 students from Hagley Catholic High School or any other school achieving 5 or more GCSEspasses at grades A* - C including English and maths or the equivalent.3. Students either from Hagley Catholic High School or any other school who do not achieve 5 subjects atgrades A* - C including English and maths at GCSE level but request admittance on the grounds ofspecial consideration.Where applications for admission exceed the number of places available, the criteria will be applied in order ofpriority as set out above.Applications within criterion 3 will be considered by the Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form with advicefrom the Chair (or a representative) of the Governors Pupil Affairs Committee.For any students (including those in LA care) who wish to be admitted to study Level 1 or 2 coursesdelivered through the ContinU Partnership they must satisfy the following condition:Students will have achieved 5 or more GCSEs at grades A* - G at or the equivalent.Applications from external applicants must be supported with either a reference or a Year 11 Report.Haybridge High School and Sixth FormWhere there are more applications than places students will be offered places in the following order of priority(for definitions of the words in bold, see the section below on Definitions):1. Relevant Looked After Children.2. Students whose home is within the catchment area of the school.3. Students with a sibling on roll at Haybridge at the date of application who is likely to remain on roll atthe date of admission.4. Students having a significant reason for admission.5. Students who are on roll at a feeder school at the date of application.6. Students whose home is nearest the school by the shortest available walking route.Where there are too many applications from within the first category, applications will be given priority if theymeet the conditions of the second category. If any places then still remain, applications will be given priorityaccording to the third category, and so on.In the event of a tie-break on distance from home then lots will be drawn for any available place.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 137

DefinitionsRelevant Looked After ChildrenStudents who are in the care of a Local Authority or who are provided with accommodation by an Authority inaccordance with Section 22 of the Children Act 1989. Such children must be Looked After at the time of theapplication for admission and must still be Looked After at the time of admission.Catchment AreaOur catchment area is defined on the map which may be viewed at the school on request and which is availableon the school website at www.haybridge.worcs.sch.uk, or from Pupil Admissions and Transfers at WorcestershireCounty Council. Proof of residence may be required. The offer of a place may be withdrawn if acceptableproof of residence is not provided when requested.SiblingApplicants who have a sibling on roll at Haybridge at the time of application who would still be on roll at thetime of admission may claim a sibling connection. Siblings are defined as brothers or sisters who share at leastone birth or legally adoptive parent, or who have birth or legally adoptive parents living at the same homeaddress as partners. In order to claim a sibling connection, applicants must live at the same address as thesibling (see also Home below).In the event of parents submitting applications for more than one child of the same birth date, should an offerbe made for one place the parent must decide which child will accept the place.Significant Reason for AdmissionTo be considered under this category it has to be shown that only Haybridge can meet the medical, social orcompassionate needs of the applicant. Parents/carers are required to produce a medical certificate or otherappropriate supporting information from an independent source.Feeder SchoolOur feeder primary schools are Belbroughton Church of England Primary School, Blakedown Church of EnglandPrimary School, Clent Parochial Primary School, Hagley Primary School and Romsley St Kenelm's Church ofEngland Primary School. Applicants must be on roll at one of these schools at the time of application to qualifyunder this category.HomeHome is defined as the address where the student usually lives at the time of application and which is theaddress of the parent who receives Child Benefit for the student. Documentary evidence may be required.If applications have to be ranked according to distance from home to school (shortest available walking route),the measurement will be taken from the front entrance of the student’s home to the nearest school entrance,which is the access point to the school site, along a road or made-up footpath. Haybridge uses a softwarepackage called Arcview GIS to determine distance. Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinates that are used toplot an address within this system. This is the same software system that is used by the Local Authority.Where home addresses are within the same block of flats or apartments, the number of the flat or apartmentwill be taken into account, with lower numbers taking priority (eg Flat 1 or 1a takes priority over Flat 2 or 1b). Inthe event of equi-distance applicants, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery). Someonetotally independent of Haybridge and of the Local Authority’s Children’s Services will supervise this process.Entry Requirements for the Sixth Form at Haybridge• There are different pathways available for study. The entry requirements for each of these pathways aredetailed in our 2012-13 Prospectus which will be available from early September 2011.• Offers made are provisional on students’ attaining the entry requirements and are subject to availability ofplaces in the appropriate pathway, courses and classes.138 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

• Applications will only be considered if supported by a reference from the applicant’s current school whichconfirms their suitability for study in the relevant courses and pathway; this also applies to applicants fromHaybridge High School.Where there are more applications than places students who fulfil the entry criteria will be offered provisionalplaces, subject to availability in the agreed pathway and courses, in the following order of priority (definitions ofthe words in bold, are provided within the School's Admission prospectus)1. Relevant Looked After Children.2. Students with a sibling on roll at Haybridge at the date of application who is likely to remain on roll atthe date of admission.3. Students whose home is nearest the school by the shortest direct line.Where there are too many applications from within the first category, applications will be given priority if theymeet the conditions of the second category. Applicants for remaining places will be given priority according tothe third category.In the event of a tie-break on distance from home then lots will be drawn for any available place. This processwill be supervised by someone independent of the school.KidderminsterChaddesley Corbett Endowed PrimaryWhere there are more applicants than places that fall to be allocated at any one time, children will be admittedon the basis of the following order of priority:1. Relevant children looked-after by the LA (Children in Care).2. Children living within the school’s catchment area agreed with the LA – a map is available in the schooloffice. Children will be regarded as “living” within the catchment area in the following circumstances:(1) It is their full-time place of residence.(2) It is the full-time place of residence of one parent where the parents share responsibility forthe child and where the child lives for a part of a week in term-time.(3) Where a contract for the purchase of a property / land has been exchanged that will become afull-time place of residence (see (1) and (2) above).(4) Where a lease is signed in respect of a property that will become a full-time place of residence(see (1) and (2) above).(5) Where a license is signed in respect of a Gypsy/Traveller plot that will become a full-time placeof residence (see (1) and (2) above).(6) Where the parents of a child of UK Service Personnel or Crown Servants are returning to live inthe catchment area under an extant posting order.3. Pupils who would have a sibling in the School at the time of application and admission. Where such aconnection is to be relied on it must be clearly stated on the application form. A sibling includes fullbrothers and sisters, half brothers or sisters, legally adopted children and other children livingpermanently in the same household.4. Pupils who have other significant reasons for admission such as medical, social or compassionategrounds. Where such reasons are to be relied on, they must be clearly stated on / appended to theapplication form. Whether such reasons are sufficient to secure priority for admission will bedetermined by the Governing Body. To be considered under this category it must normally be shownApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 139

that only this school can meet the medical, social or compassionate needs relied on and that seriousdifficulties would be caused if the child had to attend another school. Parents / carers should attachany medical certificates or any other appropriate information from independent sources to theirapplication form.5. Pupils who attend the on-site Nursery School.6. Pupils who live nearest to the school. The distance will be calculated by measuring the distance fromthe main entrance of the pupil’s place of residence from the public highway to the highway adjacent tothe main school gates. The governing body will normally use the “Google Maps UK” software tocalculate distances. A child’s place of residence will be determined in accordance with the criteria setout at sub-paragraphs 2(1) to 2(6) above.In the event that two or more applicants are impossible to separate under sub-paragraph 6, then a place will beawarded by a ballot supervised by someone independent of the school (ie random allocation).St Ambrose Catholic PrimaryDetails of the parish boundary are available from the priest..1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children) or providedwith accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989)2. Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) living within the area served by the Parish of St Ambrose,Kidderminster, who have a brother or sister (see Note 3 below) in the school at the time of admission.3. Baptised Catholic children living within the area served by the Parish of St Ambrose, Kidderminster. (Seenote4. Baptised Catholic children, living outside the area served by Parish of St Ambrose, Kidderminster, whohave a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission.5. Baptised Catholic children living outside the area served by the Parish of St Ambrose, Kidderminster.6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children) or provided withaccommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989)7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission.8. Non-Catholic children.OVER-SUBSCRIPTIONIf there is over-subscription within a category, the Governors will give priority to children living closest to theschool determined by shortest straight line route. The measurement will be taken from the front entrance ofthe pupil's home (see Note 4 below)to the nearest school entrance, which is the access point to the school site.The Governing Body will utilise the Local Authority software package called Arcview GIS to determine distance.Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinates that are used to plot an address within this system. (In the event ofequi-distance applicants, any place will be allocated by random selection lottery). Someone totally independentof the Governing Body will supervise this process).Where the final place in a year group is offered to one of twins or triplets etc, the parent has to decide whichchild will take the place.Note 1Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs that names the school must be admitted. This willreduce the number of places available to applicants.140 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Note 2In all categories, for a child to be considered as a Catholic, evidence of Catholic Baptism or Reception into theChurch will be required. For a definition of Baptised see the Appendix. Those who face difficulties in producingwritten evidence of baptism should contact their Parish Priest.Note 3The definition of a brother or sister is:• A brother or sister sharing the same parents;• Half-brother or half-sister, where two children share one common parent;• Step-brother or step-sister, where two children are related by a parent’s marriage;• Adopted or fostered children.• A brother or sister must be living at the same address, attending the school at the time of applicationand still attending the school at the time of admission.Note 4The home address of a pupil is considered to be the permanent residence of a child. The address must be thechild’s only or main residence. Documentary evidence may be required. Where care is split equally betweenmother and father, parents must name which address is to be used for the purpose of allocating a school place.Note 5Parish maps are available from the school and the parish office.St Mary's CE Primary, KidderminsterThe Governor’s Admission Policy determines the criteria for entry as follows:1. Relevant children looked after by the LA (Children in Care).2. Children living in the area normally served by the school (the catchment area). The Catchment Area mapis available to view in school and can be obtained from the Local Authority.3. Pupils who would still have a sibling at school at the time of admission. The sibling link as well asbrother or sister also includes half-siblings (that is children who share one birth parent) and legallyadopted children. They must be living at the same address at the time of application and admission.4. Pupils who have other significant reasons for admission such as medical, social or compassionategrounds. Where such reasons are to be relied on, they must be clearly stated on / appended to theapplication form. Whether such reasons are sufficient to secure priority for admission will bedetermined by the Governing Body. To be considered under this category it must normally be shownthat only this school can meet the medical, social or compassionate needs relied on and that seriousdifficulties would be caused if the child had to attend another school. Parents / carers should attachany medical certificates or any other appropriate information from independent sources to theirapplication form.5. Pupils who live nearest to the school by the shortest available walking route. The measurement will betaken from the front entrance of the pupil’s home to the nearest school entrance, which is the accesspoint to the school site, along a road or made up footpath. The Governing Body will utilise the LocalAuthority software package called Arcview GIS to determine distance. Ordnance Survey supply theco-ordinates that are used to plot an address within this system. (In the event of equi-distanceapplicants, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery). Someone totally independent ofthe Governing Body will supervise this process).In the event of over subscription, priority will be given to those who comply with the most criteria (1) to (5)above. A waiting list will be maintained until a place is available. Waiting list places will be prioritised with theabove criteria, not on a first come first served basis. If a parent requires multiple birth places and the school isoversubscribed, each child will be allocated a place as soon as a place becomes available.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 141

Wolverley Sebright Primary1. Looked After Children. A Look After Child is a child in the care of the Local Authority as defined bysection 22 of the Children Act 1989.2. Children residing in the Wolverley locality of the civil parish of Wolverley and Cookley. A copy of thecatchment area is available on request from School.3. Children who already have siblings, half siblings or legally adopted children in School and are resident atthe same address. Half-sibling refers to children who share one birth parent. The sibling must be on rollon the 1st of September in the year for which the application is made.4. Children not noted in the above sections.In accordance with legislation, a child with a Statement of special educational needs will be offered a place ifWolverley Sebright VA Primary School is named in the Statement.In the event that the number of applications in any category exceed the number of places, then the decidingfactor will be the distance drawn in a straight line from the front door of the child's home to the front entranceof the School with those living the nearest having priority. The Governing body will utilise the Local Authoritysoftware package called Arcview GIS to determine distance. Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinates that areused to plot an address within this system. In the event of equidistance of two or more applicants lots will bedrawn to determine allocation. (Someone totally independent of the Governing Body will supervise thisprocess.) In the case of multiple births the children will be treated as individuals and the responsibility fordetermining priority will belong to the parent.Baxter CollegeWhen there are more applications than places students will be admitted in the following order of priority:1. Relevant ‘Looked after’ children2. Students living within the catchment area of the school.3. In the event of a school catchment area change being approved, students who would still have a siblingconnection at the time of admission and who are identified as living at the same address in the previouscatchment area for a school, (but not within the revised catchment area), at the time the change wasapproved, are included in this category.4. Students who would still have a sibling connection attending the school at the time of application andstill attending at the time of admission.5. Students who have a significant reason for admission, such reasons, the validity of which will bedetermined by the Admissions Committee of the Governing Body, will include medical, social orcompassionate grounds. To be considered under this category it has to be shown that only this schoolcan meet the medical, social or compassionate needs.Parents/carers are required to produce a medical certificate or other appropriate information from anindependent source. (Significant reasons will not be considered unless independent supporting information isattached to your application form when submitted);6. Students who were attending a Baxter Pyramid feeder school at the time of application, please refer topage 70 for details;7. Students who live nearest the school by the shortest available walking route. The measurement will be142 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

taken from the front entrance of the pupil’s home to the nearest school entrance, which is the accesspoint to the school site, along a road or made up footpath.Where there are too many applications from within any of the categories the next criteria will be applied.Sibling – pupils who would still have a sibling connection attending the school at the time of application andstill attending at the time of admission. The sibling connection, as well as brother and sister will include halfsiblings(that is children who share one birth parent), step-children and legally adopted children. They must alsobe living at the same home address.Multiple Births – in the event of oversubscription a random selection will be made by lottery and supervisedby a person independent of the Governing Body.Admissions to Sixth FormApplications are welcomed from all who wish their children to attend Baxter Business and Enterprise CollegeSixth Form. Students and their parent[s]/Guardians[s] who are considering applying are warmly invited to visitthe School. The school holds an Open Evening for Year 11 students and their parent[s]/Guardians[s] in theOctober of the year prior to intended admission. Experience suggests that there will usually be moreapplications than places. The Governors have a Published Admission Limit of 10 places for children admitted tothe Sixth Form from outside of the main school for each Y12 and Y13 of the Sixth Form.i) General Entry Requirements• For courses at AS/A2 level and level 3 BTEC: 5A*-C grades including English and Maths(or equivalent)• For courses at BTEC level: 2 A-G grades at GCSE (or equivalent)The above are general entry requirements for a Sixth Form course. Some subjects/courses will requiremore specific qualifications to have been achieved in order to study that subject/course;ii)In the event of there being more applications from qualifying students than places available, the normaladmissions criteria priorities above will apply.MalvernMadresfield CE Primary1. Relevant* ‘Looked after’ children.2. Those children resident in the civil and/or ecclesiastical Parishes of Newland, Guarlford and Madresfield.A map of our catchment area is available to view at the school.3. Those younger brothers and sisters of pupils already on the roll of the school at the time of admission,living outside the school's catchment area. This includes half-siblings (that is children that share onebirth parent) and legally adopted children. They must also be living at the same home address.4. Children of active members of the Church of England churches within our catchment area who liveoutside the catchment area. Membership must be verified by a supporting letter from their parishpriest which includes written confirmation of a history of at least monthly attendance for a minimumperiod of a year prior to the date of application.5. Children of active members of other Christian churches who live outside our catchment area and whoare supported by a letter from their minister which includes written confirmation of a history of atleast monthly attendance for a minimum period of a year prior to application.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 143

6. Parents and/or children who are actively involved in the worship and work of a community of any otherestablished faith. A leader or representative of the religious community should provide writtenconfirmation.7. Children with physical, medical or social disabilities who would benefit from attending MadresfieldSchool. Such applications have to be supported by a medical certificate or appropriate informationfrom the statutory Health, Education, or Social Services Authority. This is to be attached to theapplication form at the time of application.8. Any other children, who live nearest to the school by the shortest available walking route. Themeasurement will be taken from the front entrance of the pupil’s home to the nearest school entrance,which is the access point to the school site, along a road or made up footpath. The Governing Bodywill utilise the Local Authority’s software package called Arcview GIS to determine distance. OrdnanceSurvey supply the co-ordinates that are used to plot an address within this system. (In the event ofequi-distance applicants, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery). Someone totallyindependent of the Governing Body will supervise this process)When there are too many pupils meeting the requirements of items 1 - 7, places will be allocated on the basis ofwalking distance as defined by item 8.*Relevant is all those in the care of the Local Authority or provided with accommodation by the LocalAuthority under the terms of the Children Act 1989, ‘looked after’ at the time of the application for admissionand who will still be ‘looked after’ at the time of admission.N.B.*In accordance with legislation a child with a Statement of Special Educational Needs will be offered a placeat the school named on the Statement.Malvern Parish CE PrimaryIf the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the governors will give priority to applications inaccordance with the criteria listed.FOUNDATION PLACES1. The Governors have designated a total of 16 places each year as Foundation Places. These are to beoffered to pupils whose parents are regular worshipers, and having been so for a minimum of at leastmonthly attendance for one year, in an Anglican or other Christian Church (as defined by the Council ofChurches for Great Britain and Ireland) and reside within a three mile radius of the school. A letter froma church minister will be required.or2. The active involvement of parent and/or child in the work and worship of a community of any otherestablished faith, and reside within a three mile radius of the school. A leader or representative of thereligious community should provide written confirmation. If this information is missing the criterion isnot met.In the event of over subscription applicants will be admitted to the school according to the following criteriawhich are set out in order of priority.1. Relevant ‘Looked After’ children2. The presence of a sibling in the school at the time of admission with priority given to nearness of hometo school by the shortest available walking route. The measurement will be taken from the frontentrance of the pupil's home to the nearest school entrance, which is the access point to the schoolsite, along a road or made up footpath. The Local Authority use a software package called Arcview GISto determine distance. Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinates that are used to plot an address withinthis system. (In the event of equi-distance applicants, any place will be allocated by random selection(lottery). Someone totally independent of the Governing Body will supervise this process).144 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

3. Pupils who live nearest to the school by the shortest available walking route. The measurement will betaken from the front entrance of the pupil's home to the nearest school entrance, which is the accesspoint to the school site, along a road or made up footpath. The Local Authority use a softwarepackage called Arcview GIS to determine distance. Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinates that areused to plot an address within this system. (In the event of equi-distance applicants, any place will beallocated by random selection (lottery). Someone totally independent of the Governing Body willsupervise this process).In the event of under subscription or there being fewer qualified applicants for Foundation Places any unfilledplaces will become additional Open Places. Unsuccessful applicants for the Foundation Places will automaticallybe considered for Open Places.OPEN PLACESThe Governors have designated a minimum of 14 places as Open Places, to be offered to pupils who do notqualify for a Foundation Place, but whose parents have chosen this church school for the type of education thatit provides. In the event of over subscription applicants will be admitted to the school according to thefollowing criteria which are set out in order of priority.1. *Relevant ‘Looked After’ children2. The presence of a sibling in the school at the time of admission with priority given to nearness of hometo school by the shortest available walking route. The measurement will be taken from the frontentrance of the pupil's home to the nearest school entrance, which is the access point to the schoolsite, along a road or made up footpath. The Local Authority use a software package called Arcview GISto determine distance. Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinates that are used to plot an address withinthis system. (In the event of equi-distance applicants, any place will be allocated by random selection(lottery). Someone totally independent of the Governing Body will supervise this process).3. Pupils living in the catchment area of the school. Copies of the catchment area map can be obtainedfrom the local authority or viewed at the school.4. Pupils who live nearest to the school by the shortest available walking route. The measurement will betaken from the front entrance of the pupil's home to the nearest school entrance, which is the accesspoint to the school site, along a road or made up footpath. The Local Authority use a softwarepackage called Arcview GIS to determine distance. Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinates that areused to plot an address within this system. (In the event of equi-distance applicants, any place will beallocated by random selection (lottery). Someone totally independent of the Governing Body willsupervise this process).*Relevant is all those in the care of the Local Authority or provided with accommodation by the LocalAuthority under the terms of the Children Act 1989, ‘looked after’ at the time of the application for admissionand who will still be ‘looked after’ at the time of admission.Note 1Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs that names the school must be admitted. This willreduce the number of places available to other applicants.Note 2A sibling, as well as brother or sister, also includes half-siblings, ie. children who share one birth parent andlegally adopted children. They must also be living at the same home address.Note 3The home address of a pupil is considered to be the permanent residence of a child. The address must be thechild’s only or main residence for the majority of the school week. Documentary evidence may be required.Where care is split equally between mother and father, parents must provide supporting documentary evidenceto prove that care is equally split.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 145

OVER-SUBSCRIPTIONIn a very small number of cases it may not be able to decide between the applicants of those pupils who arequalifiers for a place, when applying the published admission criteria. For example, this may occur when childrenin the same year group live at the same address, or where there are twins, or if the distance between the homeand school is exactly the same, for example, blocks of flats. If there is no other way of separating the applicationaccording to the admissions criteria and to admit both or all of the children would cause the legal limit to beexceeded, then any available place will be allocated by random selection. For example - in the event of equidistanceapplicants, lots will be drawn for any available place. This lottery will be supervised by a personindependent of the governing body.Malvern Wells CE PrimaryPlaces are allocated by the Governors according to the following criteria, in decreasing order of priority:1. * Relevant ‘Looked After’ Children in care of a local authority.2. Children living in the catchment area of the school at the time of allocation of places. Copies of thecatchment map are available from County Hall.3. Children who would have at the time of allocation of places, and still have at the time of admission, abrother or sister (natural, stepchild or legally adopted) at the school.4. Parents or the child are actively involved in the work and worship at a Christian church or any otherestablished faith within the local community. A letter from the parish priest, minister or faith leadershould accompany the application. This must include written confirmation of a history of at leastmonthly participation for a minimum period of a year prior to the date of application.5. Children living outside the catchment area who live nearest to the school by the shortest availablewalking route. The distance is measured by the shortest available walking route along a road or made-upfootpath, from the nearest pedestrian access to the school site to the nearest entrance to the externalboundary of the child’s home address. The governors would use the LA software package to determinethe distance. Ordnance Survey supply the coordinates that are used to plot an address within thissystem. In the event of equi-distance applicants, lots will be drawn for any available place. This lotterywill be supervised by a person independent of the governing body.In the event of a multiple birth application the parent will decide which child receives the place.In accordance with legislation, a child with a Statement of Special educational Needs will be offered a placeat the school named in the statement.*Relevant is all those in the care of a Local Authority or provided with accommodation by a Local Authorityunder the terms of the Children Act 1989, ‘looked after’ at the time of the application for admission and who willstill be ‘looked after’ at the time of admission.Where there are too many applications from within the catchment area (2), priority will be decided in the orderindicated above (3–5) to all catchment area applicants, i.e. those with brothers or sisters (siblings) first, thenaccording to religious affiliation, then according to distance, assessed as indicated above.If all pupils from the catchment area (2) can be accommodated, but there are insufficient places for childrenliving outside the catchment area, then priorities will be decided according to the criteria above (3-5), i.e. childrenwith siblings first, then according to religious affiliation and then according to distance as indicated above.If there are insufficient places for children living outside the catchment area who have siblings at school (3), thenpriorities will be decided according to the criteria above (4-5), i.e. according to religious affiliation and thenaccording to distance as indicated above.If there are insufficient places for children living outside the catchment area who have siblings at school (3) andwho satisfy the religious affiliation criterion (4), then priorities will be decided according to distance (5) asindicated above.146 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

St James' CE Primary1. A child who is ‘looked after’.2. A child for whom this is the catchment area school for the child’s home address who will have brothersand sisters attending the school at time of admission. In order to qualify for a place on the grounds ofa brother/sister (sibling) attending the school, the sibling must already be attending the school at thetime of application and still be attending at the time of admission. This includes half-siblings (that ischildren that share one birth parent) and legally adopted children. They must also be living at the samehouse.3. A child for whom this is the catchment area school for the child’s home address.4. A child for whom St. James’ CE Primary School is the nearest school.5. A child who will have brothers and sisters attending the school at the time of admission. In order toqualify for a place on the grounds of a brother/sister (sibling) attending the school, the sibling mustalready be attending the school at the time of application and still be attending at the time ofadmission. This includes half-siblings (that is children that share one birth parent) and legally adoptedchildren. They must also be living at the same house.6. A child in a family who are members of St. James’s Church, as defined by:i) A child who can show a regular commitment / attendance at St James’. A letter from the parishpriest should accompany the application. This must include written confirmation of a historyof at least monthly attendance for a minimum period of a year prior to the date of application.ii) A child who can show a regular commitment / attendance at a Church of England church. Aletter from the parish priest should accompany the application. This must include writtenconfirmation of a history of at least monthly attendance for a minimum period of a year priorto the date of application.iii) A child who can show a regular commitment / attendance at another Trinitarian Church. Aletter from the minister should accompany the application. This must include writtenconfirmation of a history of at least monthly attendance for a minimum period of a year priorto the date of application.iv) The active involvement of parent and / or child in the work and worship of a community ofany other established religious faith. A leader or representative of the religious communityshould provide written confirmation. If this information is missing the criterion is not met.7. A child for whom there are special reasons or circumstances for admission, which should be fullyexplained by letter. This is to be attached to the application form at the time of application.8. A child who lives nearest to the school by the shortest available walking route. The measurement willbe from the front gate of the school to the front gate of the child’s home address. It will be measuredusing a combination of a trundle wheel and a car odometer, which ever is most practicable. In the eventof a tie break, then lots will be drawn in compliance with the Local Authority process.N.B.• Children looked after by the Local Authority have priority OVER ALL OTHER CHILDREN• In accordance with legislation a child with a Statement of Special Educational Needs will be offered aplace at the school named on the Statement.• In the event of multiple births, all children will be ranked equally, based on the criteria above. In theevent of this taking us over our PAN we will admit all children from the multiple birth.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 147

St Joseph's Catholic Primary, MalvernWhenever the number of applicants exceeds the number of places available in any age group, the governors willapply the following criteria in the order listed below.1. Looked After Children who are baptised Catholics2. Baptised Catholic children living in the parishes of St Joseph's (Malvern) or St Wulstan's (LittleMalvern)who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission."3. Baptised Catholic children who are living in the parishes of St Joseph’s or St Wulstan’s.4. Baptised Catholic children from other parishes who have a sibling in the school at the time ofadmission.5. Baptised Catholic children from other parishes6. Other looked-after children7. Non– Catholic children who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission.8. Non-Catholic children.If there is an over-subscription within these categories, the Governors will give priority to children living closestto the school. (i.e. in a straight line from the front door of the home address). Where the final place in a yeargroup is offered to one of twins or triplets etc, the parent has to decide which child will take up the place. In avery small number of cases, it may not be possible to decide between the applications of those pupils who arethe final qualifiers for a place (eg children who live at the same address or have the same distancemeasurement). If there is no other way of separating the applications according to the admission criteria and toadmit both or all of the children would cause the legal limit to be exceeded, the local authority will advise theschool if there is a tie for the final place and the governors can draw lots to decide which child is allocated theplace. A map of the parish boundary is available at the school and parish.The Governing bodies of Catholic schools will require written evidence in the form of a Certificate of Baptismor Certificate of Reception before applications for school places can be considered for categories of“Baptised Catholics”.St Matthias CE PrimaryThe governors admit children to the school according to the following criteria, in order of priority: -1. *‘Looked After’ children2. Children of practising members of an Anglican or other Christian Church for whom this is the nearestChurch Aided School.Parents wishing to apply for a place for their child under this category should submit with their applicationform, a letter from the minister of their church. The Governors are happy to receive applications frommembers of the Church of England and also from other Christian denominations, which are affiliated to theCouncil of Churches for Britain and Ireland. "Practising membership" is interpreted as attending church at leastmonthly for at least one year prior to application.3. Children whose parents are practising members of a community of any other established faith.A Leader or representative of the religious community should provide written confirmation.4. Children who have a brother or sister in school, at the time of admission. The sibling link, as well asbrother or sister, also includes half siblings(That is children who share one birth parent) and legally148 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

adopted children. They must also be living at the same home address.5. Pupils whose principal address is within the school’s catchment area. In cases of over subscription,places will be allocated first to children living nearest to the school by the shortest available walkingroute as determined using the Local Authority process. In the event of equidistance any places will beallocated by random lottery and supervised by a person independent of the governing body.* Relevant “ Looked After” Children is all those in the care of the Local Authority or provided withaccommodation by the Local Authority under the terms of the Children Act 1989, ‘looked after’ at the time ofthe application for admission and who still be ‘looked after’ at the time of admission.Pupils for whom the school is identified as most suitable to fulfil educational requirements as set out in astatutory Statement of Special Educational Needs, will be allocated a place.No account will be taken of gender, disability, racial or ethnic origins or religious beliefs other than set outabove.Dyson Perrins CE HighPupils with a statement of special education need which names Dyson Perrins will be offered a place.In cases of over-subscription, places will be allocated using the following criteria in the order listed below:1. Places will be allocated to children who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children) orprovided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the ChildrenAct 1989).2. Places will be allocated to pupils living within the catchment area as follows:• There is a sibling in the school on the date of admission; this includes step brothers/sisters. (Inorder to qualify for a place on these grounds the sibling must be attending the school at thetime of application and still be attending at the time of admission)• The parent/carer and/or child regularly and frequently attend a Church of England Church. Aletter from their parish priest, minister or church leader should accompany the application. Thismust include written confirmation of a history of at least monthly attendance for a minimumperiod of a year prior to the application.• The parent/carer and/or child regularly and frequently attend another Christian Church. Aletter from their parish priest, minister or church leader should accompany the application. Thismust include written confirmation of a history of at least monthly attendance for a minimumperiod of a year prior to the application• The active involvement of parent and/or child in the work and worship of a community of anyother established religious faith. A leader or representative of the religious community shouldprovide written confirmation. If this information is missing the criterion is not met.• Other pupils living within the catchment area3. Places may be offered, at the governors’ discretion to those who have a documented medical or socialneed to attend Dyson Perrins. Evidence must be sent with the form at the time of the application.4. Places will be allocated to pupils living outside the catchment area as follows:• There is a sibling in the school on the date of admission; this includes step brothers/sisters. (Inorder to qualify for a place on these grounds the sibling must be attending the school at thetime of application and still be attending at the time of admission)• The parent/carer and/or child regularly and frequently attend a Church of England Church. Aletter from their parish priest, minister or church leader should accompany the application. Thismust include written confirmation of a history of at least monthly attendance for a minimumperiod of a year prior to the application.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 149

• The parent/carer and/or child regularly and frequently attend another Christian Church. Aletter from their parish priest, minister or church leader should accompany the application.This must include written confirmation of a history of at least monthly attendance for aminimum period of a year prior to the application.• The active involvement of parent and/or child in the work and worship of a community of anyother established religious faith. A leader or representative of the religious community shouldprovide written confirmation. If this information is missing the criterion is not met.• Other pupils living outside the catchment areaIf applicants are equal on all other criteria, priority will be given to the one(s) with the youngest sibling in thelower year group (if appropriate). Thereafter, priority will be given to the one(s) who live nearest to the school bythe shortest available walking route. The measurement will be taken from the front entrance of the child’s hometo the nearest school entrance, which is the access point to the school site, along a road or made up footpath.The Local Authority uses a software package called Arcview GIS to determine distance. Ordnance Survey supplythe coordinates that are used to plot an address within this system. In the event of equi-distance applicants, anyplace will be allocated by random selection (lottery). Someone totally independent of the Governing Body willsupervise this process.Over-subscription for places in the Sixth FormThe Governors have agreed the following criteria:i) General Entry Requirements• for courses at NQF level 3 e.g. GCE AS/A2 level, Advanced or Advanced progression Diploma,BTEC National Diploma, 5A*-C grades at GCSE (or equivalent NQF 2 qualifications);• for courses at NQF level 2 e.g. Higher Diploma, BTEC First Diploma - a pass at NQF level 1 (5 GCSED-G or equivalent);• for courses at NQF level 1 - 2 A-G grades at GCSE (or equivalent).The above are general entry requirements for a Sixth Form course. Some subjects/ courses willrequire more specific qualifications to have been achieved in order to study that subject/course;ii)in the event of there being more applications from qualifying students than places available, the normaladmissions criteria priorities as set out above will apply.MartleyAstley CE PrimaryIf at any time there are more children seeking admission than there are appropriate year group places available thefollowing priorities will apply:1. Relevant ‘Looked After’ children. ‘Relevant is all those in the care of the Local Authority or providedwith accommodation by the Local Authority under terms of the Children Act 1989. ‘Looked After’ atthe time of application for admission and who will still be ‘looked after’ at the time of admission2. Children who reside in the Civil Parish. Please refer to the catchment area map retained in school.3. Children who reside outside the Civil Parish but have a sibling including half sibling and legally adoptedchildren living at the same address, currently attending Astley School4. Children who have a significant reason (social, educational or religious) grounds. Under this category ithas to be shown that only this school can meet that need. Parents / Carers are required to produceappropriate information from an independent source.150 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

5. Pupils whose parents worship, or are active in Christian Churches within the Stourport andKidderminster Deaneries together with a supportive letter from their local minister.6. Children who reside outside the Civil Parish, taken in order of the distance they reside from AstleySchool, measured by the nearest walking (hard surface) route, as determined by the LA process which isfrom the front door of the child’s residence to the main gate of Astley School. In the event of two ormore applicants being equal distance, the places will be allocated by random lottery which will beindependently supervised.7. The active involvement of parent and / or child in the work and worship of a community of any otherestablished religious faith. A leader or representative of the religious community should provide writtenconfirmation. If this information is missing the criterion is not met.A place will be given to children for whom the school is identified as most suitable to fulfill educationalrequirements as set out in a statutory statement of Special Educational NeedsBroadwas CE PrimaryWhen the number of applications exceeds the number of places available at the school, the places will beoffered according to the following criteria.1. Places will first be offered to those children who are ‘Looked After’. *2. Children who are resident within the civil parishes of Broadwas,Cotheridge, Doddenham, Knightwickand Lulsley.3. Places will then be offered to children who have sibling(s) or half siblings (that is children who shareone birth parent) and legally adopted children, on the school roll on the date when they wouldbe admitted. They must also be living at the same home address.4. Places will then be offered to children, of parents/families who have and can show a regular**commitment/**attendance in the following places of worship:Church of EnglandOther Christian Denominations which acknowledge the Trinitarian Faith.5. Places will then be offered to children who the Governors consider have a special reason for admission.(Such reasons will include medical, physical or social circumstances). Parents/Carers are required toproduce a medical certificate or other appropriate information and attach this at the time ofapplication to the LA application form available from School.6. Places will then be allocated to children who live nearest to the School by the shortest availablewalking route. The measurement will be taken from the front entrance of the pupil's home to thenearest school entrance, which is the access point to the school site, along a road or made up footpath.The Local Authority use a software package called Arcview GIS to determine distance. Ordnance Surveysupply the co-ordinates that are used to plot an address within this system.Where over subscription occurs in any category, priority will be given to those living closest to theschool by the nearest available route determined by the LA process.In the event of two or more applicants being of equi-distance the place(s) will be allocated by randomselection (i.e. a lottery). Someone totally independent of the Governing Body will supervise this process.Multiple birthIn the event of applications being received where children are twins or triplets etc. and there is no way ofseparating the application according to the admissions criteria and to admit both or all of the children wouldcause the legal limit to be exceeded, the parent will have to decide which child should be allocated the placeApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 151

In accordance with legislation a child with a statement of special education need will be offered a place at theschool named in the statement.* As defined in the Worcestershire ‘Information for parents 2012/2013 Admissions and Transfers to Schools‘book.** A letter from their parish priest, minister or church leader should accompany the application. This mustinclude written confirmation of a history of at least monthly attendance for a minimum period of a year priorto the date of application.Great Witley CE PrimaryPriority with regard to admissions shall be as follows:1. *Relevant ‘Looked After’ Children.2. Children residing within the catchment area (a map of the catchment area can be viewed in school).3. Out of area children with siblings attending the school at the time of admission. (The sibling link, as wellas brother or sister, also includes half-siblings (that is children who share one birth parent) and legallyadopted children. They must also be living at the same home address.)4. Those who have an active involvement, parent and / or child, in the work and worship of a communityof any established religious faith, i.e. at least monthly attendance at the place of worship for a period ofa year prior to application. A leader or representative of the religious community should providewritten confirmation. If this information is missing the criterion is not met.5. Out of area children.Notes:1. * Relevant is all those in the care of a Local Authority or provided with accommodation by a Local Authorityunder the terms of the Children Act 1989, ‘looked after’ at the time of the application for admission and whowill still be ‘looked after’ at the time of admission.2. In accordance with legislation, a child with a Statement of Special Educational Needs will be offered a placeat the school named in the Statement.3. In the event of parents submitting applications for twins or more than one child of the same birth date,should an offer be made for one place, the parents must decide which child will accept the place.If there are not enough places to accommodate all the applicants, priority will be given in each category fromwhich children are admitted, to those living nearest to the school by the shortest available walking routebetween the school gate and their front door. The measurement will be taken from the front entrance of thepupil's home to the nearest school entrance, which is the access point to the school site, along a road or publicright of way shown on a definitive map. The Local Authority uses a software package called Arcview GIS todetermine distance. Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinates that are used to plot anaddress within this system.In the event of equi-distance applicants, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery). Someonetotally independent of the Governing Body will supervise this process.152 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Hallow CE Primary1. Relevant ‘Looked After’ children.2. Those children who live in the catchment area of the school which is the ecclesiastical parish of Hallow.3. Those children with siblings currently attending Hallow School. In the case of multiple applications fromone family into a single year group where only one place remains available, the family must decidewhich sibling is to take that place.4. Those who practise a Christian (Trinitarian) commitment by attending:a. St Philip and St James Church, Hallowb. St Bartholomew’s, Grimley or St Martin’s in Holtc. Any other C of E Churchd. Any other Christian DenominationA note of support would be required from your minister which includes written confirmation of ahistory of at least monthly attendance for a minimum period of a year prior to the date of application.5. The active involvement of parent and/or child in the work and worship of a community of any otherestablished faith. A leader or representative of the religious community should provide writtenconfirmation.6. Those who demonstrate a special need for admission (e.g. medical, social or physical circumstances).Appropriate evidence would be required including possible professional referral (e.g.from a localauthority).7. In the case of over-subscription in any category, priority will be given to those living closest to theschool by the nearest available walking routes calculated from the front door of the home property tothe school foyer door.8. In the event of equi-distance applicants, lots will be drawn for any available place. This lottery will besupervised by a person independent of the governing body.The term “Relevant Looked after” includes those children who, at the time of application for admission, are inthe care of, or provided with accommodation by, the Local Authority under the terms of the Children Act 1989and will still be looked after at the time of admission.The term “sibling”, as well as brother and sister, includes half siblings (that is children who share one birth parent)and legally adopted children. They must be living at the same address at the time of application and admission.The older sibling must still be attending Hallow CE Primary School on the closing date for application.The Chantry HighThe admissions policy for this school is as published for Community and Voluntary Controlled High Schoolsin Section 7.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 153

PershoreFladbury CE First1. Relevant* ‘Looked After Children’2. Siblings of children already attending Fladbury School. Siblings are brothers and sisters including halfbrothers and sisters who share a birth parent and legally adopted children living at the same homeaddress. Siblings must be already attending the school at the time of application and still attending atthe time of admission.3. Children living within the catchment area** and whose parents have attended an Anglican church atleast monthly for 12 months prior to the application.4. Children who live in the school's stated catchment area and whose parents are not members of thechurch.5. Children who live outside the stated catchment area, whose parents specify a particular medical,physical or social reason for their child needing to attend Fladbury School.6. Other children living outside the catchment area who live nearest to Fladbury School by the shortestwalking distance from home to the school as determined using the LA process which states; pupils wholive nearest to the school by the shortest available walking route. The measurement will be taken fromthe front entrance of the pupil’s home to the nearest school entrance, which is the access point to theschool site, along a road or made up footpath.7. In the event of equi-distance applicants lots will be drawn for any available place. This lottery will besupervised by a person independent of the Governing Body.* Relevant – All those in the care of a Local Authority or provided with accommodation by a Local Authorityunder the terms of The Children’s Act 1989, ‘Looked After Children’ at the time of application for admission andwho will still be looked after at the time of admission.** A map of the school catchment area is available to view in the school office.Children for whom Fladbury School has been identified as most suitable in a Statement of Special EducationalNeeds will be allocated a placeNB If there should be too many applicants with the criteria listed above for the places available, the places willbe allocated to those children living nearest to Fladbury School by the shortest walking distance as determinedby the LA process.Holy Redeemer Catholic PrimaryIf the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the governors will give priority to applications inaccordance with the criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that application beforedecisions on admissions are made (see Note 1 below). A map of the parish boundary is available at the schooland parish.1. Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are in the care of a local authority (looked-afterchildren) or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of theChildren Act 1989)2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Holy Redeemer Parish who have a brother or sister(see Note 3 below) in the school at the time of admission3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Holy Redeemer Parish154 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister (see note below) in the school at thetime of admission5. Other Baptised Catholic children6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked after children) or provided withaccommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989)7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister (see note 3 below) in the school at the time ofadmission8. Non-Catholic childrenOVER-SUBSCRIPTIONIf there is over-subscription within the category, the Governors will give priority to children living closest to theschool determined by shortest distance. Distances are calculated in metres on the basis of a straight-linemeasurement between the front door of the applicant’s home address and the front door of the school. In avery small number of cases it may not be able to decide between the applicants of those pupils who arequalifiers for a place, when applying the published admission criteria. For example, this may occur whenchildren in the same year group live at the same address, or where there are twins, or if the distance betweenthe home and school is exactly the same, for example, blocks of flats. If there is no other way of separating theapplication according to the admissions criteria and to admit both or all of the children would cause the legallimit to be exceeded, the governing body will arrange for the local authority to randomly select the child to beoffered the final place.Note 1Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs that names the school must be admitted. This willreduce the number of places available to other applicants.Note 2In all categories, for a child to be considered as a Catholic, evidence of Catholic Baptism or Reception into theChurch will be required. For a definition of a Baptised Catholic see the Appendix, available from the school.Those who face difficulties in producing written evidence of baptism should contact their Parish Priest.Note 3A brother or sister must be living at the same address, attending the school at the time of application and stillattending the school at the time of admission. The definition of a brother or sister is:• A brother or sister sharing the same parents;• Half-brother or half-sister, where two children share one common parent;• Step-brother or step-sister, where two children are related by a parent’s marriage;• Adopted or fostered children.Note 4The home address of a pupil is considered to be the permanent residence of a child. The address must be thechild’s only or main residence for the majority of the school week. Documentary evidence may be required.Where care is split equally between mother and father, parents must provide supporting documentary evidenceto prove that care is equally split.Pershore HighThe admissions policy for this school is as published for Community and Voluntary Controlled High Schoolsin Section 7.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 155

RedditchOur Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic FirstIf the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the governors will give priority to applications insequence, in accordance with the criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that applicationbefore decisions on admissions are made (see Note 1 below). A map of the parish boundary is available at theschool and parish.1. Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are in the care of a local authority (looked-afterchildren) or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of theChildren Act 1989)2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Redditch who have abrother or sister (see Note 3 below) in the school at the time of admission3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Redditch4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission5. Other Baptised Catholic children6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children) or provided withaccommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989)7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission8. Non-Catholic childrenOVER-SUBSCRIPTIONIf there is over-subscription within the category, the Governors will give priority to pupils who live nearest tothe school by the shortest straight line route. The measurement will be taken from the front entrance of thepupil’s home to the nearest school entrance, which is the access point to the school site. The Governing Bodywill utilise the Local Authority software package called Arcview GIS to determine distance. Ordnance Surveysupply the co-ordinates that are used to plot an address within this system. (In the event of equi-distantapplicants, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery). Someone totally independent of theGoverning Body will supervise this process).In a very small number of cases it may not be able to decide between the applicants of those pupils who arequalifiers for a place, when applying the published admission criteria.For example, this may occur when children in the same year group live at the same address, or where there aretwins, or if the distance between the home and school is exactly the same, for example, blocks of flats. If thereis no other way of separating the application according to the admissions criteria and to admit both or all of thechildren would cause the legal limit to be exceeded, the governing body will arrange for the local authority torandomly select the child to be offered the final place.Note 1Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs that names the school must be admitted. This willreduce the number of places available to other applicants.Note 2In all categories, for a child to be considered as a Catholic, evidence of Catholic Baptism or Reception into theChurch will be required. For a definition of a Baptised Catholic see the Appendix, available from the school.Those who face difficulties in producing written evidence of baptism should contact their Parish Priest.Parents making an application for a Catholic child should also complete the school’s supplementary informationform (SIF). Failure to complete the SIF may affect the criterion the child’s name is placed in.Note 3A brother or sister must be living at the same address, attending the school at the time of application and still156 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

attending the school at the time of admission.The definition of a brother or sister is:• A brother or sister sharing the same parents;• Half-brother or half-sister, where two children share one common parent;• Step-brother or step-sister, where two children are related by a parent’s marriage;• Adopted or fostered children.Note 4The home address of a pupil is considered to be the permanent residence of a child. The address must be thechild’s only or main residence for the majority of the school week. Documentary evidence may be required.Where care is split equally between mother and father, parents must provide supporting documentary evidenceto prove that care is equally split.St Thomas More Catholic First1. Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are in the care of a local authority (looked-afterchildren) or provided with accommodation by them (eg children with foster parents) (Section 22 of theChildren Act 1989).2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, who have a brother orsister (see Note 3 below) in the School at the time of admission.3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the School at the time of admission.5. Other Baptised Catholic children.6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children) or provided withaccommodation by them (eg children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989).7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the School at the time of admission.8. Children who are not included in 1-7 above.Notes:1) Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs that names the School must be admitted. This willreduce the number of places available to applicants.2) In all categories, for a child to be considered as a Catholic, evidence of Catholic Baptism or Reception intothe Church will be required. For a definition of a Baptised Catholic see the Appendix, available from school.Those who face difficulties in producing written evidence of baptism should contact their Parish Priest.3) A brother or sister must be living at the same address, attending the School at the time of application andstill attending the School at the time of admission. The definition of a brother or sister is:a) A brother or sister sharing the same parents;b) Half-brother or half-sister, where two children share one common parent;c) Step-brother of step-sister, where two children are related by a parent’s marriage;d) Adopted or fostered childrenOVER SUBSCRIPTIONIf there is over-subscription within the category, the Governors will give priority to children living closest to theSchool determined by shortest straight line route. The measurement will be taken from the front entrance ofthe pupil’s home to the main school entrance, which is the access point to the School site. The Governing Bodywill utilise the Local Authority software package called Arcview GIS to determine distance. Ordnance Surveysupply the co-ordinates that are used to plot an address within this system. (In the event of equi-distanceapplicants, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery). Someone totally independent of theGoverning Body will supervise this process. For example, this may occur when children in the same year groupApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 157

live at the same address, or where there are twins, or if the distance between the home and school is exactlythe same, for example, block of flats.)Tardebigge CE FirstIn accordance with legislation, a child with a statement of Special Educational Needs will be offered a place ifTardebigge School is named in the statement.When the number of applications exceeds the Admission Number of 30, places will be allocated using thefollowing criteria in the following order:1. Relevant ‘Looked After’ Children - all those in the care of the Local Authority or provided withaccommodation by the Local Authority under terms of the Children Act 1989 who are 'looked after' atthe time of application for admission and who will still be 'looked after' at the time of admission.2. Sibling(s). Children who have a brother or sister at Tardebigge School at the time of application andwho will also be at the school at the time of admission. This definition will include half-siblings (that ischildren who share birth parents) and legally adopted children. They must also be living at the samehome address.3. Sole Catchment. Children whose primary residence is within the Ecclesiastical Parish of Tardebigge andthe Civil Parishes of Tutnall and Cobley and Bentley Pauncefoot, and for whom Tardebigge is the soleprovided school. The School, Local Authority and Diocesan Board of Education have a map defining thisarea. Applicants in the process of moving into the area should read the additional information providedin the school prospectus.4. Denominational. Children for whom this is the nearest Church of England Aided School (as measured inaccordance with the definition under criterion (8) below) and whose parents or legal guardians areactive and practising members of St Bartholomew’s Church, Tardebigge, or St. Mary’s, Bentley. Theschool’s Ministerial form, duly completed by the parish priest must accompany the application. Thismust include written confirmation of a history of at least monthly church attendance for a minimumperiod of a year prior to the date of application. If this information is missing, this criterion is not met.5. Shared Catchment. Other children whose primary residence is within the Ecclesiastical Parish ofTardebigge and the Civil Parishes of Tutnall and Cobley and Bentley Pauncefoot and for whomTardebigge is not the sole provided school. The School, Local Authority and Diocesan Board ofEducation have a map defining this area. Applicants in the process of moving into the area should readthe additional information provided in the school prospectus.6. Significant Reasons. Children with a significant reason for admission. Validity will be determined by theGovernors and will include medical, physical, social or compassionate grounds. A letter from anindependent source is always required to satisfy this criterion, and parents are required to submit amedical certificate or other supporting information at the time of application.7. Other denominational and religious faiths. Children whose parents or legal guardians are active andpractising members of established Christian and non-Christian religious faiths. For all applicants, theschool’s Ministerial form, duly completed by the parish priest or faith leader must accompany theapplication. This must include written confirmation of a history of at least monthly attendance at theirplace of worship for a minimum period of a year prior to the date of application. If this information ismissing, this criterion is not met.8. Distance. Children who live nearest to the school determined by the shortest straight line distancemeasured from the school front door to the front door of the child’s primary residence. Whereresidences are an identical distance from school, lots will be drawn (in an independent process) todetermine precedence. This criterion will also be applied in the event of oversubscription in any of theabove criteria.158 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

DENOMINATION: The School’s Ministerial form is available to Parents from the school office or via the schoolwebsite or the Local Authority.RESIDENCY: The address given on the application form must be the primary residence of the children (theaddress where the child spend most of his or her time).St Bede's Catholic MiddleIf the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the governors will give priority to applications inaccordance with the criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that application beforedecisions on admissions are made (see Note 1 below).In all categories, priority will be given to those who have a brother or sister (see Note 3 below) attending StBede’s Catholic Middle School at the time of admission.1. Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are in the care of a Local Authority (looked-afterchildren) or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of theChildren Act 1989)2. Baptised Catholic children who currently attend a Catholic feeder school (see Note 4 below)3. Baptised Catholic children who live in a feeder school parish area (see Note 4 below)4. Other Baptised Catholic children5. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a Local Authority (looked after children) or provided withaccommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989)6. Non-Catholic children who currently attend a Catholic feeder school7. Other Non-Catholic childrenOVER-SUBSCRIPTIONIf there is over-subscription within the category, the Governors will give priority to children living closest to theschool determined by shortest distance. Distances are calculated in metres on the basis of a straight-linemeasurement between the front door of the applicant’s home address and the front door of the school.Pupils who live nearest to the school by the shortest straight line route. The measurement will be taken fromthe front entrance of the pupil’s home to the nearest school entrance, which is the access point to the schoolsite. The Governing Body will utilise the Local Authority software package called Arcview GIS to determinedistance. Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinates that are used to plot an address within this system. (In theevent of equi-distance applicants, any place will be allocated by random selection (Lottery). Someone totallyindependent of the Governing Body will supervise this process).In a very small number of cases it may not be able to decide between the applicants of those pupils who arequalifiers for a place, when applying the published admission criteria.For example, this may occur when children in the same year group live at the same address, or where there aretwins, or if the distance between the home and school is exactly the same, for example, blocks of flats. If thereis no other way of separating the application according to the admissions criteria and to admit both or all of thechildren would cause the legal limit to be exceeded, the governing body will arrange for the local authority torandomly select the child to be offered the final place.Note 1Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs that names the school must be admitted. This willreduce the number of places available to other applicants.Note 2In all categories, for a child to be considered as a Catholic, evidence of Catholic Baptism or Reception into theApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 159

Church will be required. For a definition of Baptised Catholic see the Appendix, available from the school. Thosewho face difficulties in producing written evidence of baptism should contact their Parish Priest.Note 3A brother or sister must be living at the same address, attending the school at the time of application and stillattending the school at the time of admission.The definition of a brother or sister is:• A brother or sister sharing the same parents;• Half-brother or half-sister, where two children share one common parent;• Step-brother or step-sister, where two children are related by a parent’s marriage;• Adopted or fostered children.Note 4The designated feeder schools and appropriate parishes for St Bede’s Catholic Middle School are:Mount Carmel Catholic First School – Parish of Mount Carmel, Redditch, WorcsSt Thomas More Catholic First School – Parish of Mount Carmel, Redditch, WorcsSt Peter’s Catholic First School – Parish of St Peter’s, Bromsgrove, WorcsSt Mary’s Primary School – Parish of St Mary’s, Studley, WarksMaps of the parish areas are available at the school and parishNote 5The home address of a pupil is considered to be the permanent residence of a child. The address must be thechild’s only or main residence. Documentary evidence may be required.Where care is split equally between mother and father, parents must provide supporting documentary evidenceto prove that care is equally split.St Augustine's Catholic HighIf the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the governors will give priority to applications inaccordance with the criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that application beforedecisions on admissions are made (see Note 1 below).In all categories, priority will be given to those who have a brother or sister (see Note 4 below) attending StAugustine’s Catholic School at the time of admission.1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked after children) or providedwith accommodation by them (eg children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989).2. Baptised Catholic children who currently attend St Bede’s Catholic Middle School. (See Note 2 below).3. All other Baptised Catholic children (See note 2).4. Children who are not Catholic but who are in the care of a local authority (looked after children) orprovided with accommodation by them (children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the ChildrenAct 1989).5. Children who are not Catholic but who currently attend St Bede’s Catholic Middle School.6. Other children with siblings attending St. Augustine’s at the time of admission (See note 3).7. Children attending the Ridgeway Middle School and Walkwood Middle School whose parents wish theirchildren to be educated in a Catholic School.8. Other applicants whose parents wish their children to be educated in a Catholic School.160 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

OVER-SUBSCRIPTION (Applications above 210)If there is over-subscription within a criterion, the Governors will give priority to children living closest to theschool determined by shortest straight line distance measured from the front gate of the school to the frontdoor of the pupil’s home address (see Note 4 below).In a very small number of cases, it may not be possible to decide between the applications of those pupils whoare the final qualifiers for a place, when applying the published admission criteria. For example this may occurwhen children in the same year group live at the same address, or where there are twins, or if the distancebetween the home and school is exactly the same, for example, blocks of flats. If there is no other way ofseparating the application according to the admissions criteria and to admit both or all of the children wouldcause the legal limit to be exceeded, the governing body will arrange for the local authority to randomly selectthe child to be offered the place.Note 1Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs that names the school must be admitted. This willreduce the number of places available to applicants.Note 2In all categories, for a child to be considered as a Catholic, evidence of Catholic Baptism or Reception into theChurch will be required. Evidence of baptism needs to be sent directly to St Augustine’s School at the time ofapplication. For a definition of Baptised Catholic see the Appendix A. Those who face difficulties in producingwritten evidence of baptism should contact their Parish Priest.Note 3The definition of a brother or sister is:• A brother or sister sharing the same parents;• Half-brother or half-sister, where two children share one common parent;• Step-brother or step-sister, where two children are related by a parent’s marriage;• Adopted or fostered children.Note 4The home address of a pupil is considered to be the permanent residence of a child. The address must be thechild’s only or main residence. Documentary evidence may be required.Where care is split equally between mother and father, parents must name which address is to be used for thepurpose of allocating a school.Admission to sixth form centre for students aged sixteen entering in september 2012At age SixteenIn addition to St Augustine’s students continuing from Year Eleven, the governors will offer thirty places in YearTwelve to applicants from other schools. Where applications for admission exceed the number of placesavailable, the following over-subscription criteria will be applied in order of priority set out below:• Catholic applicants.• Applicants with a sibling attending St Augustine’s at the time of admission, or who have been offereda place already.• Applicants who wish or whose parents wish for a Catholic Sixth Form education.If there is over-subscription within a criterion, the Governors will give priority to children living closest to theschool determined by shortest straight line distance measured from the front gate of the school to the frontdoor of the pupil’s home address.General Entry Requirements for the Sixth Form:• for courses at NQF level 3 e.g. GCE AS/A2 level, Advanced or Advanced progression Diploma, BTECNational Diploma, 5A*-C grades at GCSE (or equivalent NQF 2 qualifications), with a Grade B (orequivalent) where appropriate in subjects chosen for study at AS Level.• for courses at NQF level 2 e.g. Higher Diploma, BTEC First Diploma - a pass at NQF level 1 (5 GCSE D-Gor equivalent);• for courses at NQF level 1 - 2 A-G grades at GCSE (or equivalent).Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 161

Kingsley CollegeWhere there are more applications than places students will be offered places in the following order of priority(for definitions of the words in bold, see the School's Admission Prospectus):1 Children in the care of a Local Authority at the time of application for admission and who will still belooked after at the time of admission.2 Children living in the catchment area of the college and attending Walkwood, Ridgeway or WoodfieldMiddle Schools. (Catchment maps are available to view in college or by contacting the Local Authority).3 Children who have sibling or step sibling currently attending Kingsley College. The sibling link willinclude half-siblings (that is children who share one birth parent) and legally adopted children. Theymust also be living at the same home address and the sibling must still be attending Kingsley College atthe time of application and still be attending at time of admission.4 Children living in catchment area but not attending one of the schools named in (2).5 Children attending Walkwood and Ridgeway Middle Schools but who do not live in the Kingsley Collegecatchment area.6 Children who have a significant reason for admission, such reasons, the validity of which will bedetermined by the Kingsley College Governing Body, will include medical, social or compassionategrounds. To be considered under this category it has to be shown that ONLY this school can meet themedical, social or compassionate needs. Parents/carers are required to produce a medical certificate orother appropriate information from an independent source. (Significant reasons will not be consideredunless supporting information is attached to the application form when submitted).7 In the case of over subscription for all criteria places will be allocated to pupils who live nearest to thecollege by the shortest available walking route. The measurement will be taken from the front entranceof the pupil's home to the nearest college entrance, which is the access point to the college site, alonga road or made up footpath. The Local Authority use a software package called Arcview GIS todetermine distance. Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinates that are used to plot an address withinthis system.(In the event of equi-distance applicants, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery).Someone totally independent of the Governing Body will supervise this process).The college may be required to exceed its published admission number by up to two places in each year groupto admit students:• Who have been or are at high risk of being permanently excluded from school• Who are Relevant Looked After children• Schools can be required to admit pupils recognised by the local authority as being ‘hard to place’ withinthe ‘Fair Access Protocol.’Where there are too many applications from within the first category, applications will be given priority if theymeet the conditions of the second category. If any places then still remain, applications will be given priorityaccording to the third category, and so on.In the event of a tie-break on distance from home then lots will be drawn for any available place.At Age 16Kingsley College is a popular sixth form which is oversubscribed.Where there are more applications than places students will be offered provisional places, subject to availabilityin the agreed pathway and courses, in the following order of priority (for definitions of the words in bold, see162 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

the section below on Definitions):1. Relevant Looked After Children2. Students who live in the Kingsley College catchment area3. Students with a sibling on roll at Kingsley at the date of application who is likely to remain on roll at thedate of admission.4. Students having a significant reason for admission.5. Students whose home is nearest the school by the shortest direct line.Where there are too many applications from within the first category, applications will be given priority if theymeet the conditions of the second category. If any places then still remain, applications will be given priorityaccording to the third category, and so on.In the event of a tie-break on distance from home then lots will be drawn for any available place. This processwill be supervised by someone independent of the school.StourportLickhill PrimaryA child with a Statement of Special Educational Needs will be offered a place at the school if it is named in thestatement.Where there are more applicants than places that fall to be allocated at any one time, children will be admittedon the basis of the following order of priority:1. Relevant children looked-after by the LA (Children in Care).2. Children living within the school’s catchment area agreed with the LA – a map is available in the schooloffice. Children will be regarded as “living” within the catchment area in the following circumstances:(1) It is their full-time place of residence.(2) It is the full-time place of residence of one parent where the parents share responsibility forthe child and where the child lives for a part of a week in term-time.(3) Where a contract for the purchase of a property / land has been exchanged that will become afull-time place of residence (see (1) and (2) above).(4) Where a lease is signed in respect of a property that will become a full-time place of residence(see (1) and (2) above).(5) Where a license is signed in respect of a Gypsy/Traveller plot that will become a full-time placeof residence (see (1) and (2) above).(6) Where the parents of a child of UK Service Personnel or Crown Servants are returning to live inthe catchment area under an extant posting order.3. Pupils who would have a sibling in the School at the time of application and admission. Where such aconnection is to be relied on it must be clearly stated on the application form. A sibling includes fullbrothers and sisters, half brothers or sisters, legally adopted children and other children livingpermanently in the same household.4. Pupils who have other significant reasons for admission such as medical, social or compassionategrounds. Where such reasons are to be relied on, they must be clearly stated on / appended to theapplication form. Whether such reasons are sufficient to secure priority for admission will beApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 163

determined by the IEB. To be considered under this category it must normally be shown that only thisschool can meet the medical, social or compassionate needs relied on and that serious difficultieswould be caused if the child had to attend another school. Parents / carers should attach any medicalcertificates or any other appropriate information from independent sources to their application form.5. Pupils who attend the on-site Nursery School.6. Pupils who live nearest to the school. The distance will be calculated by measuring the distance fromthe main entrance of the pupil’s place of residence from the public highway to the highway adjacent tothe main school gates. The IEB will normally use the “Google Maps UK” software to calculate distances.A child’s place of residence will be determined in accordance with the criteria set out at sub-subparagraphs2(1) to 2(6) above.In the event that two or more applicants are impossible to separate under sub-paragraph 6, then a places will beawarded by a ballot supervised by someone independent of the school (ie random allocation).Where, having regard to the over-subscription criteria, the school is unable to offer places in the same class toall siblings seeking entry to that class (for example in the case of twins or triplets), parents will be asked tochose which of their children should be offered the place(s) available. Where siblings are to be entered into aballot, each sibling will be entered into the ballot individually. However, when one sibling is drawn in a ballot,his/her sibling(s) will then be allocated the same place in the ballot order.St Wulstan's Catholic PrimaryIf the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the governors will give priority to applications inaccordance with the criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that application beforedecisions on admissions are made (see Note 1 below). A map of the parish boundary is available at the schooland parish.1. Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are in the care of a local authority (looked-afterchildren) or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of theChildren Act 1989)2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St Wulstan and St Thomas of Canterbury,Stourport, and Holy Family, Bewdley who have a brother or sister (see Note 3 below) in the school atthe time of admission3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St Wulstan and St Thomas of Canterbury,Stourport, and Holy Family, Bewdley.4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission5. Other Baptised Catholic children6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children) or provided withaccommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989)7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission8. Non-Catholic childrenOVER-SUBSCRIPTIONIf there is over-subscription within the category, the Governors will give priority to children living closest to theschool determined by shortest distance. Distances are calculated in metres on the basis of a straight-linemeasurement between the front door of the applicant’s home address and the front door of the school.In a very small number of cases it may not be possible to decide between the applications of those pupils whoare qualifiers for a place, when applying the published admission criteria.For example, this may occur when children in the same year group live at the same address, or where there aretwins, or if the distance between the home and school is exactly the same, for example, blocks of flats. If there164 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

is no other way of separating the application according to the admissions criteria and to admit both or all of thechildren would cause the legal limit to be exceeded, the governing body will arrange for the local authority torandomly select the child to be offered the final place.Note 1Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs that names the school must be admitted. This willreduce the number of places available to other applicants.Note 2In all categories, for a child to be considered as a Catholic, evidence of Catholic Baptism or Reception into theChurch will be required. For a definition of a Baptised Catholic see the Appendix, available from the school.Those who face difficulties in producing written evidence of baptism should contact their Parish Priest.Failure to provide the appropriate evidence may affect the criterion the child’s name is placed in.Note 3A brother or sister must be living at the same address, attending the school at the time of application and stillattending the school at the time of admission.The definition of a brother or sister is:• A brother or sister sharing the same parents;• Half-brother or half-sister, where two children share one common parent;• Step-brother or step-sister, where two children are related by a parent’s marriage;• Adopted or fostered children.Note 4The home address of a pupil is considered to be the permanent residence of a child. The address must be thechild’s only or main residence for the majority of the school week. Documentary evidence may be required.Where care is split equally between mother and father, parents must provide supporting documentary evidenceto prove that care is equally split.The Stourport High and Sixth Form CentreWhen there are more applications than places students will be admitted in the following order of priority:1. Relevant ‘Looked after’ children.2. Students living within the catchment area of the school.3. Students who would still have a sibling connection: (as defined) attending the school atthe time of application and still attending at the time of admission.4. Students who have a significant reason for admission, such reasons, the validity of which will bedetermined by the Admissions Committee of the Governing Body, will include medical, social orcompassionate grounds. To be considered under this category it has to be shown that only this schoolcan meet the medical, social or compassionate needs.5. Parent(s) / Carer(s) are required to produce a medical certificate or other appropriate information froman independent source. (Significant reasons will not be considered unless independent supportinginformation is attached to your application form when submitted).6. Students who were attending a Stourport catchment area school at the time of application.7. Students who live nearest the school by the shortest available walking route. The measurement will betaken from the front entrance of the pupils home to the nearest school entrance, which is the accesspoint to the school site, along a road or made up footpath.In the event of equi-distance any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery). Someone totallyindependent of the Governing body will supervise this process.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 165

Where there are too many applications from within any of the categories the next criteria will be applied.Statemented Students – Students for whom a Statement of Special Educational Needs has been agreednaming the School on the Statement.These students are automatically admitted to the School. Where places required by statemented students areknown before the Admissions Committee meets, the number of pupils with statements naming this school willbe deducted from the 224 places available to be offered.DefinitionsLooked After ChildrenStudents who are in the care of a Local Authority or provided with accommodation by the Authority inaccordance with section 22 of the Children’s Act 1989 will be given top priority in accordance with theAdmissions Code of Practice, ‘looked after’ at the time of the application for admission and who will still be‘looked after’ at the time of admission.Parent(s) / Guardian(s) – parent(s), guardian(s) and others who have actual care of a student and whose addressappears on the student benefit book or other legal agreement confirming the care of the student.Sibling – pupils who would have a sibling connection attending the school at the time of application and stillattending at the time of admission. The sibling connection, as well as brother and sister will include half-siblings(that is children who share one birth parent) and legally adopted children. They must also be living at the samehome address. In the case of only 1 place being available for multiple births the Governors will exceed the PANand admit all children from the multiple birth. The Governors will then regulate admission into that year groupso as to ensure the number on roll returns to PAN.Home – must be the address where the student usually lives.Catchment Area School – is the school allocated by the Local Authority to take children for the geographicalarea within which your address falls. It is likely to be the school nearest to your home address but this will notalways be the case. A copy of which can be viewed in school or obtained from the LA.Post 16 Admissions PolicyFor Intermediate Level the majority of GCSE grades should be in the E range with perhaps one or two C or Dgrades. Students choose one BTEC area, re-sits and, if they can demonstrate a particular strength, may beencouraged to combine this with one AS level. They also have the opportunity to undertake ModernApprenticeships through the Wyre Forest Consortium ContinU.At Advanced Level students require at least 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above. Some subjects set an additionalrequirement. English Literature requires a pass in both English Language and Literature; Mathematics requires atleast a Grade B at GCSE from those who have sat the higher paper, and Science requires at least a pass in thedouble award GCSE or strong evidence of a particular strength in a single science subject. MFL require at least apass in their particular subject specialism. Students who marginally cross the entrance threshold of 5 GCSEs atGrade C are encouraged to carefully choose a combination of 3 AS Levels and L3 Advanced VCE whilst themore able are encouraged to take 4 AS Levels (or Advanced VCE equivalency). G&T students can choose up to 5AS Levels. The combining of Advanced VCE and AS Levels is encouraged.Students are required to pass an AS before continuing on to A2. In some cases where a student has failed an ASbut can demonstrate the potential to pass A2, individual faculties may allow the student to continue to thesecond year of study.In the event of there being more applications from qualifying students than places available, the normaladmissions criteria priorities as set out earlier in this document will apply.166 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

TenburyLindridge St Lawrence CE PrimaryIf the number of children applying for entry exceeds the places available we admit children according to thefollowing criteria and in the following order of priority:1. A child who is defined as ‘looked after’ under the guidance issued by the Local Authority.2. A child residing in the school’s catchment area which is the Parish of Lindridge. A copy of which can beviewed in school or obtained from the Local Authority.3. An out of catchment child who will have a sibling (this includes step children and legally adoptedchildren living in the same household) still attending the school at the time the younger one starts.4. A child whose parents are committed Christians and attend church on a regular basis, i.e. at least once amonth for a period of 12 months prior to application. A letter of support from a church minister willbe required.5. A child living outside the school’s catchment area who does not fall into any of the above categories.A child with a Statement of Special Educational Need will receive a place in whichever school is namedon the statement.In the case of oversubscription in any category, priority will be given to those living closest to the school by thenearest available walking route determined using the LA process. In the event of equi-distance applicants, lotswill be drawn for any available place. This lottery will be supervised by a person independent of the governingbody.UptonHanley Castle High SchoolThe admissions policy for this school is as published for Community and Voluntary Controlled High Schools inSection 7.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 167

WorcesterOur Lady Queen of Peace Catholic PrimaryIf the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the governors will give priority to applications inaccordance with the criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that application beforedecisions on admissions are made (see Note 1 below). A map of the parish boundary is available at the schooland parish.1. Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are in the care of a local authority (looked-afterchildren) or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of theChildren Act 1989)2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Our Lady Queen of Peace who have a brother orsister (see Note 3 below) in the school at the time of admission3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of Our Lady Queen of Peace4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission5. Other Baptised Catholic children6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children) or provided withaccommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989)7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission8. Non-Catholic childrenOVER-SUBSCRIPTIONIf there is over-subscription within the category, the Governors will give priority to children living closest to theschool determined by shortest distance. Distances are calculated in metres on the basis of a straight-linemeasurement between the front door of the applicant’s home address and the front door of the school.In a very small number of cases it may not be able to decide between the applicants of those pupils who arequalifiers for a place, when applying the published admission criteria. For example, this may occur whenchildren in the same year group live at the same address, or where there are twins, or if the distance betweenthe home and school is exactly the same, for example, blocks of flats. If there is no other way of separating theapplication according to the admissions criteria and to admit both or all of the children would cause the legallimit to be exceeded, the governing body will arrange for the local authority to randomly select the child to beoffered the final place.Note 1: Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs that names the school must be admitted. Thiswill reduce the number of places available to other applicants.Note 2: In all categories, for a child to be considered as a Catholic, evidence of Catholic Baptism or Receptioninto the Church will be required. For a definition of a Baptised Catholic see the Appendix, available from theschool. Those who face difficulties in producing written evidence of baptism should contact their Parish Priest.Parents making an application for a Catholic child should also complete the school’s supplementary informationform (SIF). Failure to complete the SIF may affect the criterion the child’s name is placed in.Note 3: A brother or sister must be living at the same address, attending the school at the time of applicationand still attending the school at the time of admission. The definition of a brother or sister is:• A brother or sister sharing the same parents;• Half-brother or half-sister, where two children share one common parent;• Step-brother or step-sister, where two children are related by a parent’s marriage;• Adopted or fostered children.Note 4: The home address of a pupil is considered to be the permanent residence of a child. The address mustbe the child’s only or main residence for the majority of the school week. Documentary evidence may berequired.Where care is split equally between mother and father, parents must provide supporting documentary evidenceto prove that care is equally split.168 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

St Clement's CE Primary1. ‘Looked after children’. A ‘Looked after child’ is a child who is in the care of a local authority orprovided with accommodation by that authority (see Section 22 of the Children Act 1989). Thiscategory will be applied to any child who is at the time of application or who subsequently becomes a‘Looked after child’.2. Siblings of pupils already attending St Clement’s at time of admission from within the parish currentlyattending the school whose parents habitually worship at St. Clement’s Church. (Link to parish viaschool website)3. Children from within the parish whose parents habitually worship at St. Clement’s Church.4. Siblings of pupils already attending St Clement’s at time of admission from outside the parish currentlyattending the school whose parents habitually worship at St. Clement’s Church.5. Children from outside the parish whose parents habitually worship at St. Clement’s Church.6. Children who themselves or parents are practising members ofi) other Anglican churchesii) other faiths and wish to have their child attend a school with a religious standingiii) other denominations.6. Siblings of pupils already attending St Clement’s at time of admission7. Children living closest to the school. The distance will be measured in a straight line between home andschool, measuring from mid point of the property to the main pedestrian entrance of the school onHenwick Road.Notes:A) Under criteria 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, a letter is required from the minister, vicar or priest, in support ofthe application. The Governing Body would expect regular attendance to be normally at leasttwice a month for a minimum period of six months prior to the application. The letter MUSTbe attached to the St. Clement’s Church of England Primary School application form. Failure todo so will invalidate the application using these criteria.B) A child is a sibling if they are a full or half brother or sister, they are an adoptive brother orsister or they are children of the same household. A parent includes all of those people,including carers, who have parental responsibility for a child as set out in the Children Act 1989.C) If the child is currently attending the St. Clements Playgroup, the application must still be madefor entry into the school as detailed in the section on Applications.D) In the event that a final place(s) cannot be allocated, as it is impossible to define a differencebetween applications (for example, determining an allocation from persons of the samehousehold such as children of multiple births or residing in the same household/building orother applications where the distances are equal). The allocation of the final place(s) will bedetermined by drawing lots.St George's Catholic PrimaryA map of the parish boundary is available at the school and parish.1 Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children) or providedwith accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Sections 22 of the Children Act 1989).Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 169

2 Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St George’s who have a brother or sister in theschool at the time of admission.3 Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St George’s.4 Other Baptised Catholic children living outside the Parish of St George’s who have a brother or sister inthe school at the time of admission.5 Other Baptised Catholic children living outside the Parish of St George’s.6 Non- Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children) or provided withaccommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989).7 Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission.8 Non-Catholic children.Note 1Children with a Statement of Special Education Needs that names the school must be admitted. This willreduce the number of places available to applicants.OVER-SUBSCRIPTIONIf there is over-subscription within any category the Governors will then give priority in that category toapplicants living closest to the school determined by shortest straight line distance measured from the mainentrance of the school to the main entrance of the home address.In a very small number of cases, it may not be possible to decide between the applications of those pupils whoare the final qualifiers for a place (e.g. children who live at the same address or have the same distancemeasurement). If there is no other way of separating the applications according to the admission criteria and toadmit both or all of the children would cause the legal limit to be exceeded, the local authority will advise theschool if there is a tie for the final place and the governing body will arrange for the local authority to randomlyselect the child to be offered the final place.St George's CE PrimaryIf there are more applications than there are places, the Governing Body’s Admissions Sub-committee will assesseach application in order of the school criteria, which are as follows.1. Relevant ‘Looked After’ Children2. The active involvement of the parent and/or child in an Anglican church within the Diocese ofWorcester and whose application is supported in writing by a minister of that church, using the formG.1. This must include written confirmation of a history of at least monthly attendance for a minimumperiod of a year prior to the date of application.3. Prospective pupils having a brother or sister attending St. George's C.E. Primary School at the time ofapplication, and who would still be attending at the time of admission.4. Children who have special health or social need which can only be met at this school will be admittedat the discretion of the governors. These applications must be supported by a written statement fromtheir health or social care professional at the time of application.5. The active involvement of parent and/or child in the work and worship of any other establishedreligious faith, which supports the ethos of the school. These applications must be supported by aleader of that religious community, using form G.1. This must include written confirmation of a history170 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

of at least monthly attendance for a minimum period of a year prior to the date of application.6. Children who live nearest to the school by the shortest available walking route.7. In the event of equi-distance applicants, lots will be drawn for any available places. This lottery will besupervised by a person independent of the governing body. Distances will be calculated in miles (tonearest tenth of a mile), on the basis of the shortest available walking route, between the front door ofthe applicant’s home address and the front door of the school (or the Brook Street entrance if shorter).In a very small number of cases it may not be able to decide between the applications of those pupils who arequalifiers for a place, when applying the published admission criteria. For example, this may occur when childrenin the same year group live at the same address, or when they are twins, or if the distance between home andschool is exactly the same, for example, blocks of flats. If there is no other way of separating the applicationaccording to the admissions criteria and to admit both or all the children would cause the legal limit to beexceeded, then any available place will be allocated by random selection.Notes:In the event of over subscription within any of the categories the next criteria will be applied.In accordance with legislation, a child with a Statement of Special Educational Needs will be offered a place atSt George’s if named in the Statement.Relevant’ means all those in the care of the Local Authority or provided with accommodation by the LocalAuthority under the terms of the Children Act 1989, ‘looked after’ at the time of the application for admissionand who will still be ‘looked after’ at the time of admission.The sibling link, as well as brother or sister, also includes half-siblings (that is children who share one birthparent) and legally adopted children. They must be living at the same address at the time of application andadmission.St Joseph's Catholic PrimaryIf the number of applications exceeds the admission number, the governors will give priority to applications inaccordance with the criteria listed, provided that the governors are made aware of that application beforedecisions on admissions are made. A map of the parish boundary is available at the school and parish.1. Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are in the care of a local authority (looked-afterchildren) or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of theChildren Act 1989)2. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Warndon who have abrother or sister (see Note 3 below) in the school at the time of admission3. Baptised Catholic children living within the Parish of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Warndon4. Other Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission5. Other Baptised Catholic children6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked-after children) or provided withaccommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989)7. Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission8. Non-Catholic childrenApply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 171

OVER-SUBSCRIPTIONIf there is over-subscription within the category, the Governors will give priority to children living nearest to theschool determined by the shortest straight line route. The measurement will be taken from the front entranceof the pupil’s home to the nearest school entrance, which is the access point to the school site. The GoverningBody will utilise the Local Authority software package called Arcview GIS to determine distance. OrdnanceSurvey supply the co-ordinates that are used to plot an address within this system. (In the event of equidistanceapplicants, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery). Someone totally independent ofthe Governing Body will supervise this process).In a very small number of cases it may not be able to decide between the applicants of those pupils who arequalifiers for a place, when applying the published admission criteria.For example, this may occur when children in the same year group live at the same address, or where there aretwins, or if the distance between the home and school is exactly the same, for example, blocks of flats. If thereis no other way of separating the application according to the admissions criteria and to admit both or all of thechildren would cause the legal limit to be exceeded, the governing body will arrange for the local authority torandomly select the child to be offered the final place.Note 1Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs that names the school must be admitted. This willreduce the number of places available to other applicants.Note 2In all categories, for a child to be considered as a Catholic, evidence of Catholic Baptism or Reception into theChurch will be required. For a definition of a Baptised Catholic see the Appendix, available from the school.Those who face difficulties in producing written evidence of baptism should contact their Parish Priest. Failureto provide evidence of baptism may affect the criterion a child’s name is placed in.Note 3A brother or sister must be living at the same address, attending the school at the time of application and stillattending the school at the time of admission.The definition of a brother or sister is:• A brother or sister sharing the same parents;• Half-brother or half-sister, where two children share one common parent;• Step-brother or step-sister, where two children are related by a parent’s marriage;• Adopted or fostered children.Note 4The home address of a pupil is considered to be the permanent residence of a child. The address must be thechild’s only or main residence for the majority of the school week. Documentary evidence may be required.Where care is split equally between mother and father, parents must provide supporting documentary evidenceto prove that care is equally split.Bishop Perowne CE CollegeChildren with Statements of Special Educational Need which name Bishop Perowne will be automaticallyallocated a place in accordance with legislation.Up to 20 places will be made available to children who can be identified as being able to benefit from teachingin the Performing Arts or who demonstrate a particular capacity to succeed in this subject. Children’s aptitudein one, or a combination, of four specific areas – drama, dance, playing a musical instrument or singing - will beassessed by a panel of well qualified independent persons. The assessment will involve an audition in the lateautumn of 2011.In the event that more than 20 children reach the required level of aptitude, places will be allocated by randomselection (lottery). Those children who are unsuccessful will then automatically be considered under theremaining criteria for admission.172 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Conversely, if insufficient children reach the required level of aptitude, the unfilled places will automatically bemade available to all other applicants and allocated in accordance with the remaining criteria set out below.The criteria for admission, in order of priority, are listed below1. Relevant Looked After Children. “Relevant” means all those in the care of a Local Authority or providedwith accommodation by a Local Authority under the terms of the Children Act 1989 and who are“looked after” at the time of application for admissions and who will still be “looked after” at the timeof admission.2. Children with an aptitude for the Performing Arts – See above – up to 20 places available.3. The active involvement of parent and/or child in the work and worship of an Anglican Church andwhose application is supported in writing by a minister of that Church on Form C. This form shouldaccompany the application, or be received no later than 31 October 2011. See note below on attendancerequirement.4. The active involvement of parent and/or child in the work and worship of a Christian Church. Suchapplications must be supported by the minister, using Form C. This form should accompany theapplication, or be received no later than 31 October 2011. See note below on attendance requirement.5. The active involvement of parent/and or child in the work and worship of a community of any otherestablished religious faith. The leader of the religious community, using Form C, must support theapplication. This form should accompany the application, or be received no later than 31 October 2011.See note below on attendance requirement.6. Relationship as brother or sister of a student attending the College and who will still be attending atthe time of admission. This includes step brothers and sisters who are members of the same householdbut not cousins or other family members.7. Children who have a specific social or health need. A written statement from an appropriateprofessional source such as a medical practitioner or recognised social worker must support suchapplications. An example of such a need would be where one or both parents or the child has adisability that may make travel to a school further away more difficult. The written statement mustmake clear the particular reasons why Bishop Perowne is the most suitable school and the difficultiesthat would be caused if the child has to attend another school. This must accompany the application.8. Children who currently attend the following schools at the time of application:Broadheath C of EBroadwas C of EClaines C of EGrimley and Holt C of EHallow C of EMartley C of ERed Hill C of ESt Barnabas C of ESt Clement’s C of ESt Georges C of EWhittington C of E.9. Children who do not meet any of criteria 1 to 8 or whose applications are not accompanied byappropriate supporting information. Please note that if supporting information is not received by 31October 2011, it cannot be considered.To meet criteria 3, 4 and 5, attendance must be at least once per month for at least one year prior toapplication. Applicants new to the area will need to provide evidence from a previous church or place ofworship. To accommodate difficult patterns of work and family relationships account is taken of weekdayworship.In the event of parents submitting applications for twins or more than one child of the same birth date, shouldan offer be made for one place the parent must decide which child will accept the place.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 173

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic CollegeThe Catholic Feeder primary schools are:• Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary Worcester• St Joseph’s Catholic Primary Worcester• St George’s Catholic Primary Worcester• St Joseph’s Catholic Primary Droitwich• Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary Pershore• St Joseph’s Catholic Primary Malvern• St Mary’s Catholic Primary Evesham• St Mary’s Catholic Primary BroadwayWhere application for admission exceeds the number of places available, the following criteria will be applied, inthe order set out below to decide which children to admit:1. Baptised Catholic children who are in the care of a local authority (looked after children) or areprovided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Under Section 22 of theChildren Act 1989).2. Baptised Catholic children from our Catholic Feeder primary schools.3. Other baptised Catholic children.4. Children who are not Catholic, but who are in the care of a Local Authority or are provided withaccommodation by them (eg children with foster parents) (Under Section 22 of the Children’s Act 1989).5. Siblings of current pupils at the college at time of admission.6. Children who attend our feeder Catholic Primary Schools as identified above at the time of application.7. Other children who attend the following primary schools at the time of application:Claines C of E WorcesterRedhill C of E WorcesterWhittington C of E WorcesterSt. Barnabas C of E WorcesterSt. Clements C of E WorcesterSt. George’s C of E Worcester8. Children with specific health or other needs verified by medical or social agencies documentation.9. Other children.Where over subscription occurs in any category priority will be given to those living closest to the college bythe nearest available walking route. The measurement will be taken from the front entrance of the pupil’s hometo the nearest entrance of the College, which is the access point to the College site, along a road or made upfootpath. The Local Authority use a software package called Arcview GIS to determine distance. In exceptionalcircumstances, where it may not be possible to decide between the applications of these pupils who are thefinal qualifiers for a place (e.g. children who live at the same address including those from a multiple birth orhave the same distance measurement), both or all the children will be admitted.Evidence of Baptism or Reception into the Church is required.In the case of pupils considered for admission under category 8 you may choose to outline your case yourself,and supply any necessary medical and social information to be provided with the application form.Note 1Children with a Statement of Education Needs that names the school must be admitted. This will reduce thenumber of places available to applicants.Note 2 - Definitions:Catholic Child: A Baptised Catholic is one who has been baptised into full communion (Cf. Catechism of theCatholic Church 837) with the Catholic Church by the Rites of Baptism of one of the various ritual Churches incommunion with the See of Rome (i.e. Roman Rite, Byzantine Rite, Coptic, Syriac etc, Cf. Catechism of theCatholic Church 1203.).Canonical proof of their baptism and reception into full communion with the Catholic Church can be given by174 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

ecourse to the Register of Receptions, or in some cases, a sub-section of the Baptismal Registers of the Churchin which the Rite of Reception took place (Cf. Rite of Christian Initiation 399).Sibling: for admission purposes, a sibling is:• A brother or sister sharing the same parents;• A half-brother or half-sister, where two children share one common parent;• A step-brother or step-sister, where two children are related by a parent’s marriage;• A child/or children adopted or fostered by the parent(s) of the applicant and living at thesame address as the applicant.Christopher Whitehead Language CollegeChildren whose final statement of special educational needs names our school will be automatically allocated aplace, after which places will be offered in the following order:1. Children who are in the care of a local authority or provided with accommodation in accordance withSection 22 of the Children Act 1989. (A letter from Social Services confirming the child's status must beprovided.)2. Children who present themselves as skilled linguists. As a specialist Language College, we are seeking torecruit up to 10% of students who have proven aptitude for foreign language learning.3. Children living within the catchment area of our school who at the time of application have a brotheror sister (including children living as siblings/stepchildren in the same family unit) on the roll at ourschool and who will still be on roll at the time of the sibling's admission. (Precise details of our school’scatchment area are available from the Local Authority, and on the Worcestershire County Council’swebsite).4. Children living within the catchment area of our school who live closest to the school by the shortestavailable walking route, using the same measurement criteria as used by the Local Authority. Themeasurement will be taken from the front entrance of the student’s home to the nearest schoolentrance, which is the access point to the school site, along a road or made-up footpath. The LA use asoftware package (Arcview GIS) to determine distance. Ordnance Survey supplies the co-ordinates thatare used to plot an address within this system. (In the event of equi-distance applicants, places will beallocated by random selection. Someone totally independent of the school will supervise this process).5. Children living outside the catchment area of our school who at the time of application have a brotheror sister (including children living as siblings/stepchildren in the same family unit) on the roll of thepreferred school and who will still be on roll at the time of the sibling's admission.6. Children living outside the catchment area of our school who, at the time of application, attend one ofour linked primary schools.7. Children living outside the catchment area of the school who live closest to the school, based on thesame LA measurement system as described in 4. above.Please note:• If the last student to be offered a place within our school's published admission number (PAN) is amultiple birth or same cohort sibling, any further sibling will be admitted, if the parents so wish, eventhough this may raise the intake number above our PAN. However, our PAN will remain unchanged sothat no other student will be admitted until a place becomes available within the PAN.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 175

Tudor Grange Academy WorcesterTHE POLICY FOR TUDOR GRANGE ACADEMY WORCESTER IS SUBJECT TO AN OBJECTION MADE TO THESECRETARY OF STATE.Entry to Year 7Children who have a statement of special educational needs that names Tudor Grange Academy (the Academy)will be admitted to the Academy irrespective of whether they sit the Fair Banding Test (the Test). Looked afterchildren will have priority for admission to the Academy irrespective of whether they sit the Test. In both casesthe Academy welcomes and encourages applicants to participate in the Test to enable the Academy to identifyits bands effectively (see Additional Notes below);The Academy operates a fair banding system to allocate places. The Test that will be used is the GL AssessmentCognitive Abilities Test Level C. Children will be placed in one of 9 bands with the places within each bandallocated according to their Test score. Each band will have a number of places allocated to it, reflecting thenational ability profile. Where a band is oversubscribed, places will be allocated in the following priority order:1 Looked after children;2 Children who have an elder sibling (defined below) who is at the Academy. To qualify under thiscriterion the sibling must be at the Academy at the time of application and likely to still be attendingthe Academy at the time of admission;3 Children in the Academy’s catchment area with priority to those living closest to the Academy asmeasured under the Distance Criterion (defined below)4 Other applicants, with priority to those living closest to the Academy as measured under theDistance CriterionIn the event that 1 and/or 2 result in oversubscription, places will be offered in accordance with the DistanceCriterion (see Additional Notes).Distance Criterion is defined as the distance from the front door of the child’s usual residence to the centre ofthe nearest school entrance gate of the Academy, measured in a straight line. The Academy will use the LocalAuthority software package called Arcview GIS to determine distance. Ordnance Survey supply theco-ordinates that are used to plot an address in Arcview GIS. Where applicants are equidistant the Academywill use a process of random allocation supervised by someone independent of the AcademyThe Academy’s catchment area is defined on a map which is available on the Academy’s website (www.tgaw.org.uk) or from the Academy reception on request.Sibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or half sister, step brother or step sister or the child of theparent/carer’s partner where the child for whom the place is sought is living in the same family unit at the sameaddress as that sibling.In the case of twins/multiple births from the same household if only one twin qualifies for admission, theschool will allocate places to both children conditional on both twins attending the school. If the qualifyingtwin withdraws, then the second place is forfeit. This principle will apply to other multiple births such as triplets.Applications from children who do not sit the Academy’s chosen Test will not be considered for places untilafter applications from children who have sat the banding test. It is therefore unlikely that applications in theinitial admissions round from children who do not sit the Test will be successful, although children beingconsidered for vacancies that subsequently occur will not be required to sit the Test.Entry to Sixth FormThe application process for the sixth form begins in October of the Academy year prior to sixth form entrance.From this point on the sixth form prospectus and application form for the following year of entrance will beavailable on the Academy website.176 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

The Academy holds a sixth form open evening in the autumn term each year and this is an opportunity to talkto the Academy leadership team, sixth form leadership team and subject teachers.Application deadlines will be published on the Academy web site. Following submission of an application form,applicants will be invited to an advisory discussion with the Director of Sixth Form In April applicants willreceive notification as to whether their application has been successful and subject choices will be confirmed.Places in the sixth form will be confirmed following the GCSE results day in August each year.CapacityThe number of places available at the Academy Sixth Form is 200. The number of external applicants who willbe offered a place will be no less than 3.Oversubscription CriteriaIn the event of the sixth form being oversubscribed for external applicants, we will give priority to applicants asfollows:1) Looked After Children2) Other applicants according to their geographical distance from the Academy, with priority to thoseliving closest to the Academy. Distance is defined as the distance from the front door of the child’susual residence to the centre of the nearest school entrance gate of the Academy, measured in astraight line. The Academy will use the Local Authority software package called Arcview GIS todetermine distance. Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinates that are used to plot an address inArcview GIS. Where applicants are equidistant the Academy will use a process of random allocationsupervised by someone independent of the Academy.Entry CriteriaStudents wishing to follow 3 / 4 “A” Levels must achieve at least 5A*-C grades in GCSE subjects, includingEnglish and Mathematics. A minimum grade B is required at GCSE to study the subject at “A” Level.Students wishing to follow a BTEC course must achieve at least 5A*-C grades. All students will be encouragedto re-sit Mathematics and English to secure at least “C” grades.WythallWoodrush High SchoolAt Age 11:When there are more applications than places (which is normal) students will be admitted in the following orderof priority:1. Relevant "looked after" young people. Relevant means all those in the care of a Local Authority, orprovided with accommodation by the Local Authority under terms of the Children Act 1989, 'lookedafter' at the time of the application for admission and who will still be 'looked after' at the time ofadmission.2. Young people who attend our main contributory schools i.e. Coppice, Meadow Green, Hollywood,Tidbury Green3. Other young people who live in the Woodrush Catchment Area. A copy of the Catchment map can beseen in school.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 177

4. Young people who have a sibling currently attending Woodrush. In order to qualify for a place on thegrounds of a sibling attending the school, the sibling must be attending the school at the time ofintended admission.5. Young people who have strong medical, social or compassionate grounds for admission. The validity ofsuch reasons will be determined by the Governors' Admissions Committee. Parent(s) care(s) will need todemonstrate that only Woodrush High School can meet the medical , social or compassionate needs oftheir child. Parent[s]/carer[s] will be expected to provide any supporting information (e.g. medical orother appropriate information from an independent source) to the Supplementary Application Formwhen it is submitted. (N.B. A child with a Statement of Special Educational Needs will be offered a placeif Woodrush is named in the Statement and provided that the Local Authority has observed the properprocedures with regard to its duty to fund such a statement).6. Other young people. Priority will be given to those who live nearest to Woodrush. This distance will bemeasured from the front entrance of the home to the front entrance of the school in a straight line.7. In the event of equi-distance any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery). Someone totallyindependent of the school will supervise this process.N.B. Parents are advised that they must return the transfer application form to their home Local Authority bythe published deadline. This deadline will be adhered to strictly and applications received after this date will beat a disadvantage in the event of oversubscription. The Supplementary Application Form should be returned toWoodrush by the first working day in the November before intended admission. We remind you that you willonly receive a single offer of a school place under the Co-ordinated Admissions process. This offer will be ofyour highest ranked school, where a place is available.The parent[s]/carer[s] of children not on roll in a maintained Worcestershire Authority school are reminded thatthe requirements relating to the deadline for the submission of the Supplementary Application Form referred toabove also apply to them. These parent[s]/carers must also fill in a Common Application Form which is availablefrom their home Local Authority.At Age 16In addition to Woodrush students continuing from Year 11, where applications for admission exceed the numberof places available, the following criteria will be applied in order of priority set out below:1. "Looked after" students as defined above.2. Students who live in the Woodrush catchment area.3. Students with an elder or younger sibling currently attending Woodrush.4. Students who have strong medical, social or compassionate grounds for admission.5. Other students. Priority will be given to those who live nearest to Woodrush. This distance will bemeasured from the front entrance of the home to the front entrance of the school in a straight line.6. In the event of equi-distance any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery). Someone totallyindependent of the school will supervise this process.N.B. The definitions outlined above relating to siblings, the validity of medical, social or compassionate groundsand the allocation of places on the basis of the shortest distance also apply at age 16.Further to the above the following admission arrangements in the form of entry requirements to courses willapply.178 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

1. All students starting courses at AS Level must have an Average Key Stage 4 Points Score of at least 42points for their best 8 subjects. There may be minimum grade requirements relating to some individualsubjects which are published in the Prospectus.2. All students starting other courses must meet the minimum requirements published in the ProspectusAll prospective post 16 students will be expected to complete an interview process to determine theappropriateness of their course choice prior to an offer of a place being made. All offers of a placeare conditional upon students meeting the minimum course requirements before they take uptheir placeStatemented Students - Students for whom a Statement of Special Educational Needs has been agreednaming the School on the Statement.These pupils are automatically admitted to the School. Where places required by statemented pupils are knownbefore the Admissions Committee meets, the number of pupils with statements naming this School will bededucted from the 180 places available to be offered.Looked After ChildrenStudents who are in the care of a Local Authority or provided with accommodation by the Authority inaccordance with Section 22 of the Children Act 1989 will be given top priority in accordance with theAdmissions Code of Practice.Other Definitions• Parent[s]/carer[s] – parent, guardian and others who have actual care of a student and whose addressappears on the student benefit book or other legal agreement confirming the care of the student.• Sibling – a brother or sister including half-brother, half-sister, stepbrother or stepsister, or any studentwho lives in the home as part of the family.• Home – must be the address where the student usually lives. Places cannot be offered on the basis ofa possible future address. If you move to a different address but have not sold or given up thetenancy of your previous home, this will not count as a change of address. Also, if you allow yourchild to live with someone in a different area, the student’s usual home will be taken as their homeaddress for the measurement of distance. Students who have parent[s]/carer[s] with sharedresponsibility will have the address of the parent/carer who is in receipt of Child Benefit used as theirhome address for admissions purposes. If you are moving, the Governors will need one of thefollowing before they can consider your new address when applying the Oversubscription Criteria fora place at this School:o a letter from a solicitor confirming that you have exchanged contracts to buy apropertyooa tenancy agreement confirming that you will be renting a specific propertya letter from a housing association confirming that you will be living at a specificaddress• Catchment Area School - is the school allocated by the LA to take children for the geographical areawithin which your address falls. It is likely to be the school nearest to your home address but this willnot always be the case.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 179

Part HSection 8Questions parents frequently ask1 How are places allocated?All schools have a Published Admission Number (PAN) which applies to each year within a school. Thismeans that there is a maximum number of children which can be admitted to a school in each year group.The PAN is agreed by the governing body of the school and is based on a strict formula set by theDepartment for Education (DfE) for measuring the available teaching spaces within a school. This figurerarely changes unless teaching accommodation is altered. The figures set for the admissions year 2012/2013are shown within this booklet next to the individual school details.If there are more requests for places than the PAN, the school is said to be oversubscribed and places willbe allocated according to the oversubscription criteria which are shown in Section 7a for Academy,Foundation and Voluntary Aided schools.2 What is my catchment area school?Each home address within Worcestershire has been designated a school, which serves that area. In many cases, itmay be the nearest school, but this is not always the case. Each school will have a map showing it’s owncatchment area, which you may view. Alternatively, you can contact the Local Authority orvisit www.worcestershire.gov.uk3 Does my child have to attend my catchment area school?No, parents are free to express a preference for whichever school they wish their children to attend. However,where there are more applications than places available at that school, an oversubscription criteria has to beapplied. In Worcestershire, catchment area has a high priority. So, if you apply for a school other than thecatchment area school, your child would have a lower priority, but may be able to obtain a place, if there arestill places available.Parents should also note that if they gain admission for a child to a school of theirpreference, (other than the catchment area school) it does not mean that younger siblings willautomatically gain admission to the same school. Should the school be oversubscribed at the timeof application for a younger sibling, catchment area children have a higher priority on the oversubscriptioncriteria.4 Does this mean that I can choose the school my child attends?No, this is an issue, which can cause misunderstandings from parents. The right to “express a preference” isentirely different from “choosing” a school. It is a legal requirement that school places are allocated in strictaccordance with the oversubscription criteria. This may mean that some parents, who have expressed apreference for a particular school, may need to be turned down, if there are too many applications.5 Will I be guaranteed a place in my catchment area school then?Not necessarily. Although catchment areas are generally drawn up to take account of local need and the size ofthe school and other schools in the area, the number of children eligible to apply for school places each year,180 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

can vary widely, and there may be occasions where some schools may not be able to take all of it’s catchmentarea, in a particular year.In such situations, other parts of the oversubscription criteria also need to be taken into account (e.g. siblings,feeder schools or distance from the school – in descending order of priority).Even if you move address into a school’s catchment area, no guarantee of a place can be given because theschool may already be full in that particular year group.6 Who decides upon the oversubscription criteria?It depends upon the legal status of each school. For Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools, theadmissions criteria is determined by the LA and approved by the County Council and WorcestershireAdmissions Forum. For Academy, Foundation and Voluntary Aided schools, the criteria is decided by theschool’s own governing body.7 What will happen if my child is refused a place at the school ofmy preference?If your child is refused a school place, you will also receive information about your right of appeal and whetheryou wish to wait for a place at that school on a waiting list. We will also advise you on the current positionregarding the availability of places at other schools.8 Are there any issues I should be considering in deciding upon whichschool I should apply for?The issue of deciding which is the best school for your child is a personal one, and nobody should advise you.The final decision is yours. As a general rule, it is suggested that you visit a number of schools in your locality,think about it’s size, it’s location, how classes are organised, take account of how your child will get there, andconsider issues for the future, such as what will happen when the children transfer to a Middle/High School,(particularly important if you live outside the catchment area), or if you have younger children, what is thelikelihood of them being admitted or refused?9 Is there transport assistance available from the LA?Information is included in Section A of this booklet. Further information and application forms are availablefrom schools, the County Council website www.worcestershire.gov.uk/schooltransport or the HUB ContactCentre (01905 765765). Completed forms should be forwarded to Worcestershire County Council: EducationTravel Team, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2NP.10 I am thinking of moving address, when should I contact the LA?As soon as possible. Some parents consider moving address purely because of school catchment areas. It isuseful for parents to know the position regarding local schools before they enter into formal contracts, in casethat has a bearing upon their eventual move.11 How do I apply for a school place in a Worcestershire School?It depends which school or year group you are applying for, if your child is due to transfer school see thetimetable for admissions in Part A of this book and how to apply.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 181

Parents seeking a place at an Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided School or schools outsideWorcestershire should also:• obtain from the school an admissions pack, including a prospectus which will explain if you need toprovide/complete supplementary information/forms;To apply for places in existing year groups at a school, CA1 (Common Application Form) application forms areavailable from local schools, Local Community Contact Centres and by request on Tel no: 01905 822700.12 Can I apply electronically?If you wish to make an application for the intake year group online visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/schooladmissions Also available to download are application forms and relevant information for transfers intoexisting year groups.13 When will I know the outcome of my application?For applications made by Worcestershire residents during the normal round of admissions, an offer letter will besent direct to parents, by the Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section, even if it is on behalf of the governingbody of an Academy, Foundation or Voluntary Aided School, or schools outside Worcestershire.For First and Primary Schools - parents will be posted an offer letter of a school place by second class post on23rd April 2012.For Middle Schools - parents will be posted an offer letter of a school place by second class poston 23rd April 2012.For High Schools – parents will be posted an offer letter of a school place by second class poston 1st March 2012.In the few cases, where it may not be possible to offer a place at any of the preferences nominated on theapplication form, a place will be offered at the nearest school with available places, by the 'home' LA.14 What is the policy on the admission of twins (and multiple births) shouldthere be only one place available to be offered?The same as for other pupils in the event of admission priorities being equal. Any place will be allocated byrandom selection (lottery). Someone totally independent of Children's Services will supervise this process.15 Where can I get further information?Worcestershire Parent Partnership ServiceThe Parent Partnership Service is a Statutory Service at arms' length from Worcestershire Children's Services andis able to provide independent and neutral information, advice and guidance on Special Educational Needs, NonCurriculum issues and Elective Home Education.To access this service please telephone: 01905 727940 or email ppservice@worcestershire.gov.uk182 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Part H - GlossarySection 8aExplanation of termsAcademy (A)Academies are all-ability, state-funded schools. The governing body and the Headteacher have responsibilityfor managing the academy and have responsibility for deciding the arrangements for admitting pupils includingtheir own admissions criteria. Academies are not maintained by the local authority.Catchment Area SchoolIt is the school allocated by the LA to take children for the geographical area within which your address falls. Itis likely to be the school nearest to your home address but this will not always be the case.Community School (C)Schools which are wholly owned and maintained by the Local Authority. The Local Authority is the admissionauthority it has main responsibility for deciding arrangements for admitting pupils.Comprehensive SchoolA school catering for pupils of all aptitudes and abilities.CurriculumThe curriculum consists of all of the learning opportunities provided by the school, many of which take place inthe classroom under the direct control of the teacher, supplemented by a range of activities outside theclassroom including educational visits and field studies.Feeder SchoolsWithin each area a pyramid of schools exists. Feeder schools are schools which share the catchment area to thenext phase of school within the same pyramid.Details of each pyramid showing all the appropriate feeder schools are displayed in Section 4 of this booklet.Foundation School (FD)Schools which are maintained by the Local Authority. The Governing Body is the employer and the admissionsauthority. The schools land and buildings are either owned by the Governing Body or by a charitablefoundation.Independent SchoolA school not funded and maintained by the Local Authority.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 183

Local Authority (LA)The local government body responsible for the organisation and maintenance of the education service in itsarea. In Worcestershire this responsibility is undertaken by the County Council.Maintained SchoolA school funded and maintained by the Local Authority.Maintained Special SchoolA school often referred to as a Special School. Special Schools are provided by the Local Authority for thosepupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), whose needs cannot be met by mainstream schools. The LocalAuthority maintains and controls such schools.OversubscribedWhen parental requests for places in a year group in a school exceed the number of places available.Published Admission Number (PAN)The number of pupils to be admitted to the first year group of a school.Reasonable DistanceThe LA follows the DfE guidance on best practice which states "the maximum each way length of journey for achild of primary school age might be considered to be 45 minutes: whilst a child of secondary school age mightbe expected to travel up to 75 minutes each way. Similarly, a child's special educational needs and/or disabilitymight be such that it implies a shorter maximum journey time.SiblingThe sibling link, as well as brother or sister, also includes half-siblings (that is children who share one birthparent) and legally adopted children. They must also be living at the same home address.Voluntary Aided School (VA)Schools which are maintained by the Local Authority, with a foundation (generally religious) which appointsmost of the Governing Body. The Governing body is the admissions authority.Voluntary Controlled School (VC)Schools which are maintained by the Local Authority, with a foundation (generally religious) which appointssome – but not most – of the Governing Body. The Local Authority is the admissions authority.Walking RouteThe measurement will be taken from the front entrance of the pupil’s home to the nearest school entrance,which is the access point to the school site, along a road or made up footpath. The Local Authority use asoftware package called Arcview GIS to determine distance. Ordanance Survey supply the co-ordinates that areused to plot an address within this system.184 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Part I - AppendixSection 8bLiving in a school catchment area - explanatory notes1) In order to qualify as living within the catchment area of a given school the County Council will need tobe satisfied that you actually do live within that area at the relevant time.2) If you are in the process of moving to live in the relevant catchment area at the time of your applicationyou need to provide the Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section with some firm independent evidenceof when you will actually begin to live there. This evidence must be provided before the relevantclosing date for applications. See Section/s 3.10, 5.6 and 6.6 regarding late applications.3) a) If your move into the catchment area involves the purchase of a property there you will need toprovide appropriate written independent evidence (in the form of a letter from your solicitors ifyou are using solicitors) that contracts for the purchase have been exchanged and of the actualor expected completion date.b) If your move into the catchment area involves the renting of a relevant property you will need toprovide appropriate independent written evidence (eg from an estate agent or solicitor) of thetenancy agreement or lease including the start date.c) If your move into the catchment area involves your returning to live in property you already ownyou will need to provide appropriate independent written evidence of the date when you willresume living in the property and that you intend to remain living there for the present.d) If your move into the catchment area involves any other circumstances you will need to provideappropriate written independent evidence of the date when you begin to live there, thearrangements you will have for living there and the length of time for which you envisage stayingthere.4) Please note that unless the written evidence which you provide proves, to the satisfaction of theCounty Council, that you will actually have commenced living in the catchment area by therelevant admission date for your child at the school to which you have applied, your applicationcannot be considered as a catchment priority within the criteria of the admissions policy.5) Please also note confirmation of living within the catchment area does not guarantee a place foryour child at the relevant school.6) It is vital that you inform the Pupil Admissions and Transfers Section of any change of youraddress throughout the admission process.7) Where information provided by the parents in support of their preference is found to befraudulent or intentionally misleading this could lead to the withdrawal of any place that hasbeen allocated. If you knowingly give false information in order to obtain a particular schoolplace you could be guilty of an offence under the Perjury Act 1911. Due to problems in previousyears it may be necessary for the Admissions Service to carry out checks to confirm thatinformation given in relation to children’s home addresses is genuine. Parents may be asked toproduce documentary evidence of the address given.Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk 185

Notes:186 Apply online at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Worcestershire’s Children’s Servicesproviding support for Education• Has a net expenditure of £418 million (£306 million has been delegated to schools).• Has over 13,000 teaching specialists and support staff.• Supports early years funding in 401 settings within the county with Nursery EducationFunding for over 6,900 3 and 4 year olds.• Educates about 75,700 pupils in 242 schools.• Admitted approximately 5,800 4 year olds to 177 primary schools in 2010.• Transfers approximately 10,000 pupils to middle and high schools each year.• Transports 10,000 pupils to school each day at a cost of approximately £13.5 million.• Supports and advises approximately 3,500 governors.• Provides support for pupils with special educational needs each year, includingapproximately 2500 pupils with statements.• Delivers weekly vocal and instrumental lessons to more than 7,714 pupils and organisesand administers more than 48 bands, choirs and orchestras throughout the county.• Deals with approximately 4600 referrals on welfare and attendance issues each year.• Issues approximately l,066 employment permits to school children and visits hundreds ofpotential employers.• Issues approximately 3,166 performance licences to school children and visits many andvaried entertainment venues.• Caters for the 9000 children eligible for Free School Meals every day.• Carries out over 11,900 advisory and inspection visits to LA maintained schools each year.• Offers over 380 courses each year to head teachers, deputies, teachers and supportassistants.• Currently manages over £47 million worth of Education building projects.• Deals with tens of thousands of direct enquiries each year from schools, governors,parents, councillors and members of the public.• Runs an internationally renowned Sustainability Education Centre in partnership withIndustry.• Operates three outdoor educational centres and a sustainability education centreintroducing thousands of children every year to personal and group challenges in theoutdoors and training teachers in leadership skills.As of 24th May 2011 - Jo Moore, PDT, Children’s Services.

You can contact us in the following ways:For all enquiries relating to School Admissions please contact the Worcestershire Hub on:By phone:01905 822700By fax:01905 766776By post:Children’s Services Directorate, PO Box 73, Worcester WR5 2YABy email:Schooladmissions@worcestershire.gov.ukOnline:www.worcestershire.gov.ukThis booklet has been prepared by the Directorate of Children’s Services to inform parents about pupiladmissions and other arrangements, in good time for the school year 2012/2013. To the best of our knowledge allinformation was correct at the time of printing: July 2011.This document can be made available in other languages and alternative formats(large print, audio tape, computer disk and Braille) on request from Pupil Admissions and Transfers on telephone number01905 765765 or by emailing Schooladmissions@worcestershire.gov.ukThis booklet has been prepared by Worcestershire County Council to inform parents about pupil admissions and other arrangements,in good time for the school year 2011/2012. To the best of our knowledge all information was correct at the time of printing: July 201156857 07/11Find out more online:www.worcestershire.gov.uk