Admission process and appeal a decision How we allocate school places and how to appeal a decision on your school place application.
How the admission process works The Coordinated Admissions Scheme makes sure that each pupil living within the Cumberland area receives only one offer of a school place, whether that is at a school within Cumberland, or one maintained by a neighbouring authority.
Appeal a decision on your school admission If you are not offered a place at your preferred school or schools you have a right of appeal to an independent school admission appeals panel.
Community and voluntary controlled schools admission policies How admissions to primary and secondary places (except Year 12) are assessed if there are more applicants than places.
School catchment areas A catchment area is a geographical area, which gives priority for admission to families who live within its boundary.
Before you apply for a school place It is important that you read the admission policies and understand how school preferences work before you apply.
Community and voluntary controlled schools admission policies (Year 12) How admissions for Year 12 places are assessed if there are more applicants than places.
Nursery admissions policies How admissions to nursery places are assessed if there are more applicants than places.
Admission process for children from overseas The process schools follow for children from overseas who are applying for a school place in the area.
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