Admission process and appeal a decision
How we allocate school places and how to appeal a decision on your school place application.
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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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