Decision details

That Bromley’s proposed admissions policy for 2013/14 be approved.

That the proposed schemes to coordinate admissions to primary and secondary schools for admission in 2013/14 be approved.

The School Standards and Framework Act 1998, as amended by the Education Act 2002 requires that the Local Authority determine its agreed admissions policy for 2013/14 by 15^th April 2012.

Local Authorities are also required to coordinate admissions to secondary and primary schools in their area.  Any scheme to coordinate admissions must be agreed with all other secondary and primary admission authorities within Bromley (i.e. – the Governing Bodies  of Voluntary Aided and Foundation schools).  If agreement is not reached, the Secretary of State will impose a scheme on the Local Authority.