Decision

To
approve the proposed admission arrangements for all maintained
community and voluntary controlled primary and secondary schools in
the Borough, during the 2027-2028 school year.

Reasons for the decision

The
Council is the Admissions Authority for all maintained community
and voluntary controlled schools in Barnsley. These authorities
determine the admission arrangements for the schools for which they
have responsibility. Local authorities must determine the admission
arrangements each year even if no consultation has been
required.
 
This
accords with the requirement in Section 89 of the School Standards
and Framework Act (1998) The determination of the admission
arrangements for the 2027- 2028 school year must be finalised no
later than 28th February in the determination year,
namely by 28th February 2026.
 
A
copy of the proposed admission arrangements for community and
voluntary primary and secondary schools in the Borough is attached
as Appendix 1 to this report. This draft policy is fully compliant
with the requirements of the school admissions legislation which
sets out the statutory duties of the Local Authority. The proposed
admission arrangements for Penistone Grammar School Post-16 is
included in Appendix 2 to this report.
 
Formal consultation on the proposed arrangements has not been
undertaken as there are no changes to previous
arrangements.

Alternative options considered

The
exclusive purpose of this report is to ensure the implementation of
admission arrangements for this group of schools for the proposed
school year.