Purpose

For determination of the arrangements which is
an annual requirement of the School Admissions Code.

Content

RESOLVED that: -

(a)          
Cabinet considered the comments from
Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee, if any,
concerning Schools Admissions Arrangements 2026/2027 for community
and maintained schools; and

(b)          
Cabinet supported the determination of the arrangements as set
out in Appendix 1 and 2 of this report.
Voting:
Unanimous
Portfolio Holder:
Children, Young People, Education and Skills
Reason
BCP Council is
legally required to determine admission arrangements for the
2026/27 academic year for all maintained schools for which it is an
admission authority and to agree coordinated admission arrangements
for all admission authorities in the area. Arrangements must be
determined by BCP Council by 28 February 2025.