Purpose

This
is the annual statutory determination of School Admission Arrangement for Voluntary
Controlled and Community Schools.

Content

That the following
policies that make up Dorset Council’s School Admissions Arrangements and
Coordinated Scheme for school place allocations for September 2026, be approved
and adopted

(a)          
Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme Timetable
2026-2027

(b)          
Primary Co-ordinated Scheme 2026-2027

(c)          
Secondary Co-ordinated Scheme 2026-2027

(d)          
In Year Co-ordinated Scheme 2026-2027

(e)          
Admissions Arrangements for Community &
Voluntary Controlled Schools 2026-2027.

(f)            
Admissions to Maintained Nursery Units Policy
2026-2027

(g)          
Sixth Form Admissions Policy 2026-2027

(h)          
Armed Forces Policy 2026-2027

In addition, the following reductions in Pupil Admissions Number be
approved:

(i)            
Gillingham School reduction of their Pupil
Admissions Number from 280 to 270 with effect from September 2026.

(j)            
Sturminster Marshall First School reduction of
their Pupil Admissions Number (PAN) from 30 to 15 with effect from September
2026.

(k)          
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School reduction of their Pupil
Admissions Number (PAN) from 17 to 15 with effect from September 2026.

(l)            
Greenford
Primary School reduction of their Pupil Admissions Number (PAN) from 25 to 20
with effect from September 2026.

Reason for the
decision

To determine
admissions arrangements in accordance with statutory requirements including the
Schools Admissions Code September 2021.

To ensure
compliance with the latest legislation and any subsequent regulation/statutory
guidance.