Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 29, 2026

Purpose: The annual statutory duty to determine the Admissions Arrangements and the Co-ordinated school transfer scheme for the academic year 2027-28.

Content: (a)       That the following policies that make up Dorset Council’s School Admissions Arrangements and Coordinated Scheme for school place allocations for September 2027, be approved and adopted:   (i)         Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme Timetable 2027-2028 (ii)        Primary Co-ordinated Scheme 2027-2028 (iii)       Secondary Co-ordinated Scheme 2027-2028 (iv)      In Year Co-ordinated Scheme 2027-2028 (v)        Admissions Arrangements for Community & Voluntary Controlled Schools 2027-2028. (vi)      Admissions to Maintained Nursery Units Policy 2027-2028 (vii)     Sixth Form Admissions Policy 2027-2028 (viii)    Armed Forces Policy 2027-2028   (b)       In addition, the following reductions in Pupil Admissions Number (PAN), be approved. (i)         William Barnes Primary School reduction of their PAN from 30 to 20 with effect from September 2027. (ii)        Wyke Regis Junior School reduction of their PAN from 90 to 60 with effect from September 2027. 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.