Consultation on Admission Arrangements for St Chad’s, Witton Park, 2027/2028
Where changes to admission arrangements are proposed, schools are required to consult before these are determined and published. The proposed changes are as follows:
|
School |
Current PAN (2026-2027) |
Proposed PAN (2027-2028) |
|
St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park |
14 |
10 |
The policy for consultation for 2027-2028 is available below this text.
The consultation will run from 1 December 2025 to 12 January 2026.
Response forms should be returned to the school by 12 January 2026.
The Admission Authority will consider all comments received before they determine the arrangements for 2027-28.
Jenna Ellison
Headteacher
Admissions to Reception (Normal Admission Round)
If your child is starting school for the first time, applications for places are made by completing an electronic application form, which is available from Durham County Council. Detailed information about the admissions process can be found in our Admissions Policy and on the Council website Introduction to applying for a school place -https://www.durham.gov.uk/schooladmissions. Their website also includes information about the appeals process and the in-year transfer of pupils between schools.
In Year Admissions
Applications for an in-year admission must be made on the Trust’s In-Year Admission Form which can be found here – https://bhcet.org.uk/admissions
Further information and guidance regarding in-year admissions can be found in the Trust’s In-Year Admission Policy here – https://bhcet.org.uk/admissions
If you feel that there are exceptional medical, social or pastoral reasons associated with your child and/or family which support admission to a particular school you must indicate that this is the case on your admission application. Please see the further guidance available on the Trust website here - https://bhcet.org.uk/admissions
Where there are places available but more applications than places, the published over subscription criteria, as set out in the admission arrangements, will be applied. Please see the school admission policy on this page for information on admission arrangements. Parents are advised to read the admission arrangements carefully before making their application.
You have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel if your application is unsuccessful. Please email governance@bhcet.org.uk for further advice and guidance.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Our SENDCo, Miss Rebecca Walton, will be happy to discuss your child’s needs with you. You can view or download our SEND Policy which you can find in the School Policies section of our website.
If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements in detail please contact the school to arrange an appointment.