Consultation Opens on School Admissions for 2027

Bradford Local Authority Seeks Views on Future School Admissions

The Bradford local authority has launched a statutory consultation on the proposed admissions arrangements for schools starting in September 2027. This consultation is a legal requirement under Section 88C of the 1998 Schools Standards and Framework Act.

Purpose of the Consultation

The consultation aims to gather feedback from parents, schools, and other stakeholders on the proposed admissions policies. These arrangements determine how places are allocated to pupils in Bradford schools for the academic year beginning September 2027.

Legal Framework

Section 88C of the Schools Standards and Framework Act 1998 mandates that local authorities must consult on their admission arrangements every seven years or when changes are proposed. This process ensures transparency and allows the community to have input into how school places are distributed.

How to Participate

• Stakeholders are invited to review the proposed admission arrangements.
• Feedback can be submitted during the consultation period, details of which are available on the Bradford Schools Online website.
• The local authority will consider all responses before finalising the admissions policies.

Next Steps

Following the consultation, the local authority will publish the final admission arrangements for September 2027. These will guide schools and parents in the admissions process for the upcoming academic year.

For more information and to participate in the consultation, visit the Bradford Schools Online website.