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Admission to secondary school

Introduction

Please note: This information relates to pupils starting secondary school in September 2010.  The secondary admissions period is now closed.  Please see 7. Late applications  and 11. Casual admissions and transfers .

Transfer to a secondary school is an important and exciting step in the life of any child although it can also cause parents and children some anxieties. The aim of this information is to provide you with a clear explanation of how to apply for a place in a secondary school. The information also covers general information which applies to all Calderdale secondary schools including arrangements for home to school transport.

Each school has its own prospectus in which further information can be found including curriculum details, school uniform, public examination results and extra curricular activities. These are available from the relevant secondary school and public libraries (for reference only).

The completed common application form must be returned to your child’s primary school or direct to the Local Authority by 31 October 2009.

Alternatively, you may submit an online application between 8 September 2009 and 31 October 2009.

Offers of secondary school places will be made on 1 March 2010.

Please note that the Local Authority operates a Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme for pupils transferring to secondary school in September. This is in accordance with legislation and the Government’s School Admissions Code. Please see Part A, section 2 for more information on the Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme.

You are urged to read the information very carefully and, in particular, to take note of the over-subscription criteria for the schools in which you have an interest.

Answers to some frequently asked questions can be found at 4. Frequently asked questions about admissions

If you require any further information before finalising your preferences, please do not hesitate to contact:

• Name
• Admissions Team
• Address
• Children and Young People’s Services
  Northgate House
  Halifax HX1 1UN
• E-mail
• cyps.admissions@calderdale.gov.uk
• Telephone
• 01422 392617.

If you think you may be eligible for assistance with transport, please read very carefully. If you require any further information regarding transport, please do not hesitate to contact:

• Name
• Access Team
• Address
• Children and Young People’s Services
  Northgate House
  Halifax HX1 1UN
• E-mail
• cyps@calderdale.gov.uk
• Telephone
• 01422 392749.

This information is also available in pdf format:

Secondary admissions booklet 2010 [PDF file 1030KB]|

If you require the information in another format or language, please contact the Admissions Officer - Telephone 01422 392617.

(Please note: Parents must contact the admissions officer in the local authority in which they are resident.)

Note

The information which relates to the 2010/11 academic year is correct at the time of publishing. It should not be assumed that there will be no changes affecting these arrangements before the start of the academic year to which it refers, or in subsequent years. Changes in policy either following legislation or by decision of Calderdale Council may take place at any time, and therefore the provisions as stated can form no guarantee.

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