Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 14, 2025

Purpose: Cabinet is recommended to approve the school admissions determined arrangements for 2025/26 for community and voluntary controlled schools.  

Content: Cabinet: (1)          noted the consultation carried out at Appendix B of the report and reasons for the proposed reduction in PAN set out in paragraph 3 of the report; (2)          agreed to the proposed Pupil Admission Numbers (PAN) reduction for Chapel End Infants and Edinburgh Schools from 2026/2027; and (3)          approved the school admissions determined arrangements for 2026/27 for community and voluntary controlled schools at Appendix A of the report.   Options & Alternatives Considered Determining the admission arrangements on an annual basis is a statutory requirement. Cabinet could decide not to make the proposed changes to the existing Admission Arrangements consulted upon and continue with the existing PANs. This option is not recommended because the forecast for each school indicates that a reduced level of PAN will be sufficient to meet duty to 2027. Not determining the admission arrangements would put the Local Authority in breach of its statutory duty.