Consultation Opens on School Admissions for 2027

Bradford Council seeks views on admission arrangements

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

The consultation invites feedback from parents, schools, and other stakeholders on the admission policies that will determine how places are allocated in Bradford schools for the 2027 intake. The local authority aims to ensure that the arrangements are clear, fair, and comply with current legislation.

Details of the consultation

• The consultation covers the admission criteria and processes for all maintained schools and academies within the Bradford district.
• It is part of the statutory process that local authorities must follow when setting or changing admission arrangements.
• Feedback from the consultation will be considered before finalising the admission arrangements for September 2027.

Stakeholders are encouraged to review the proposed arrangements and submit their comments within the consultation period. The local authority will publish the final admission arrangements following the conclusion of the consultation and any necessary amendments.

Further information, including how to participate in the consultation, is available on the Bradford Schools Online website.