CONSULTATION ON THE DETERMINED ADMISSIONS ARRANGEMENTS 2027-28 

 The Primary First Trust, as the admissions authority, is consulting and seeking comments on the Determined Admissions Arrangements for 2027 for Parkwood Primary School.

BACKGROUND

School admissions code 2021 states:

Admission authorities must set (‘determine’) admission arrangements annually. Where changes are proposed to admission arrangements, the admission authority must first publicly consult on those arrangements.  If no changes are made to admission arrangements, they must be consulted on at least once every 7 years.

In January 2025, Parkwood Primary School became an academy within The Primary First Trust.  Authority for admissions has therefore passed to The Primary First Trust and the Admissions Arrangements have been updated to reflect that, taking account of our statutory duties, the School Admissions Code and our own admissions procedures.  As part of the process, we must now consult publicly ahead of these Arrangements being determined. 

A copy of the Admissions Arrangements can be found here.

THE CONSULTATION PROCESS

The consultation will run from Monday 3rd November 2025 for six weeks.  We are inviting stakeholders and members of the local community to respond.  These are namely, but not limited to:

1.     Parents and Carers

2.     Members of School Staff

3.     Members of the Local Governance Partnership Body

4.     The Local Authority

5.     Local primary schools

6.     Members of the local community

HOW TO RESPOND

You are invited to submit comments and agree or disagree with the proposal by completing this Consultation Form or scanning the QR Code below.   If you require a paper copy of any of these documents, please email office@theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk or call 01322 640943.

Following the consultation period the Trust Board will consider any comments received. 

Any comments must be sent no later than midday on Friday 12^th December 2025.

Thank you in advance for your support with this process.