Secondary School Admissions Brochure 2012/13

Contents How will I get a place?

4 Map of schools in Manchester 8 What happened last year 10 How to apply 13 Special educational needs 16 Frequently asked questions 18 Contact information 22 Other information 26 Glossary 26 Other contacts 27

In the pocket at the back School admissions policies Travel pass scheme Check list

www.manchester.gov.uk/admissions

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How will I get a place?

Step 1 You can apply: 1. online www.manchester.gov.uk/admissions 2. by post 3. in person From Monday 22 August 2011

Step 2 If you apply online, make sure you click on ‘Submit Form’ on completion to receive a confirmation email.

If you apply on paper, or online WE MUST RECEIVE your application by the closing date of Friday 14 October 2011

Step 3 Offers will be sent to parents/carers from their Local Authority, on Thursday 1 March 2012

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How will I get a place?

Waiting lists

Included with this brochure are the admissions policies of schools and Academies in Manchester.

Make sure you look at the admissions policy of your preferred school, to see whether your child is likely to get a place.

Manchester operates a waiting list for each community school and Academy that are oversubscribed. Waiting lists are kept in category order (see page 7) and should any places become available the next child on the list will be offered that place.

There is no guarantee that we will be able to offer a place at one of your preferred schools. If we can’t, we will make you an alternative offer for the closest community school or Academy (excluding William Hulme’s Grammar School Academy) that has places left. We will also send you details of other schools (Voluntary Aided, Foundation or William Hulme’s Grammar School Academy) that have places left.

If you want to apply for a school in another local authority, check the admissions policy for that school with the appropriate Local Authority (LA).

You’ll find contact details for other authorities on the inside back cover of this brochure.

Equal preference Manchester operates an equal preference system.

That means all preferences are looked at equally, regardless of whether you place them first, second or lower. Putting a school first does not improve your chances of obtaining a place.

If a school receives more applications than places available, they will be considered in line with the over-subscription criteria for the school. The oversubscription policy is part of a school or Academy’s admission policy.

Voluntary Aided, some Academies and Foundation Schools apply their own admission policy to children on their waiting list. Where there are vacancies the LA will make an offer on behalf of the school.

A child’s position on a waiting list can move up or down as children take up offers at other schools or move address. The waiting lists will be maintained to the end of the autumn term, your child’s details will then be removed from the waiting list. If you still require a place at your preferred school you will need to re-apply.

Late applications Applications received after 5pm on 14 October 2011 will be treated as late applications, and processed after all on-time applications. However, where children move into Manchester after 14 October 2011 but before 31 January 2012 the application will be treated as on-time.

Applications received after 1 March 2012 will be notified of the outcome of their application as soon as possible, we aim to respond within 10 days after the application is received.

If it is possible to offer more than one school to your child, we will offer the school that was your higher preference.

We will decide who is allocated places at the community schools and Academies in the list on page 6 in accordance with the over-subscription criteria, set out on page 7.

We will liaise with Voluntary Aided Schools, Foundation Schools, Manchester Academy, The East Manchester Academy and William Hulme’s Grammar Academy, Trinity C of E High School, King David High School and other Local Authority areas. They will inform us who is to be allocated places in their schools in accordance with their own oversubscription criteria.

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How will I get a place?

School/Academy

Area

Academies Academies are responsible for setting their own admission policy. The Academies in Manchester are all-ability, state-funded schools established and managed by sponsors from a wide range of backgrounds. They have more control over the way they are run. Academies can decide their own admissions policy. Except for those Academies marked with an asterix (*), the Academies in Manchester have decided to follow the admissions policy set out by the LA. Please note schools marked with a diamond (◊) are possible future Academies. These schools may be Academies before September 2012.

Manchester Academy*

Moss Side

Manchester Communication Academy

Harpurhey

Manchester Creative and Media Academy (Boys)

Charlestown

Manchester Creative and Media Academy (Girls)

Charlestown

Manchester Enterprise Academy

Woodhouse Park

Manchester Health Academy

Brooklands

The Co-operative Academy of Manchester

Higher Blackley

The East Manchester Academy*

Bradford

William Hulme’s Grammar School Academy*

Fallowfield

Community Schools The LA is responsible for setting the admissions policy.

Abraham Moss High School

Crumpsall

Burnage Media Arts College

Burnage

Cedar Mount High School ◊

Gorton South

Chorlton High School

Chorlton Park

Levenshulme High School

Levenshulme

Parrs Wood High School

Didsbury East

Voluntary Aided and Foundation Schools The Governors of each of these schools are responsible for setting their own admissions policy.

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King David High School ◊

Crumpsall

Loreto High School

Chorlton Park

Newall Green High School (Foundation)

Baguley

Our Lady’s RC High School

Higher Blackley

St Matthew’s RC High School

Charlestown

St Paul’s Catholic High School

Baguley

St Peter’s RC High School

Gorton North

The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College

Didsbury East

Trinity Church of England High School ◊

Hulme

Whalley Range High School (Foundation)

Fallowfield

Wright Robinson College (Foundation)

Gorton North

Category 1 Children who are looked after by a local authority.

Category 2 Children with exceptional medical/social needs.

If special medical or social needs for your child or yourself mean there is only one school your child can go to, please indicate this in your application. We will then send you a separate form to complete and return, along with a letter from your doctor or social worker. A panel of officers will assess whether your child should be put in Category 2. Any Category 2 forms without a letter from a doctor or social worker will not be considered.

Category 3 Children who have an older brother or sister attending the preferred school when they take up their place (but not in a sixth form) and living at the same address. This includes adopted siblings, stepsiblings and foster children.*

Some schools set their own policies for admission.

In community secondary schools the LA decides the policy for offering places. Some Academies have agreed to operate the same policy as Manchester LA, but others operate their own policy.

This means that the policy can be different, depending on which school you want for your child.

For information on schools in other local authorities you will need to contact that LA. If you are a Manchester resident and wish to apply for a school in another LA you need to make an application using the Manchester L A application form. You may also apply online at www.manchester.gov.uk/admissions You can contact the school for further details, or see the admission policies booklet at the back of this brochure. Please note that you must fill in an extra form for Trinity C of E High School, King David High School, The Barlow RC High School and William Hulme’s Grammar School Academy.

Category 4 Children who attend a Manchester LA-maintained primary school*

Category 5 Children who do not attend a Manchester LA-maintained primary school*

How we calculate distance when allocating school places We use a computerised measuring system to measure distance in a straight line from the centre point of the child’s permanent home address to the centre point of the school, as defined by the (LLPG) Local Land and Property Gazetteer. Those living closer to the school will receive higher priority*. * In the event that a category will cause a school to exceed its planned admissions number (PAN), admissions will be prioritised according to the distances between the child’s permanent address and the school, measured in a straight line. Those children living nearest to the school will be admitted until all the places have been taken up.

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Schools in Manchester

Higher Blackley 13 19 Charlestown Crumpsall 5 1

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21 + 22 Moston Harpurhey 9

Cheetham

Miles Platting and Newton Heath Ancoats and Clayton

City Centre Ardwick

Hulme 23 8 Moss Side Whalley Range 25 Chorlton

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Chorlton Park

20 Bradford Gorton North 26

17 Longsight Rusholme

3

Gorton South

24 Fallowfield Old Moat Withington

Levenshulme 6 2

Burnage Didsbury West

18 Didsbury East 14

Brooklands Northenden 11

Baguley

Sharston

12 16 10

Woodhouse Park

See Page 21 for contact details of each school.

Academy Foundation

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Community School

Voluntary Aided School

1

2

Abraham Moss High School

Burnage High School for Boys

6

5

King David High School

3

Cedar Mount High School

7

4

Chorlton High School

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Levenshulme High School for Girls

Loreto RC High School*

Manchester Academy, Moss Lane East

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11

12

Manchester Communication Academy

Manchester Enterprise Academy

Manchester Health Academy

Newall Green High School (Foundation)

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15

16

Our Lady’s RC High School

Parrs Wood High School

St Matthew’s RC High School

St Paul’s RC High School

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18

19

20

St Peter’s RC High School

The Barlow RC High School*

The Co-operative Academy of Manchester

The East Manchester Academy

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22

23

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Manchester Creative and Media Academy (Boys)*

anchester Creative and M Media Academy (Girls)*

Trinity C of E High School*

halley Range High School W for Girls

25

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William Hulme’s Grammar School Academy

Wright Robinson College (Foundation)

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* T hese schools are scheduled for a major rebuild and/or refurbishment and are expected to be complete by 2012.

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How did the admissions system for secondary schools work last year?

To help you select your preferred schools, it might be useful to see how places were allocated last year. The table below shows how places were offered on offer day (1 March 2011) for Year 7 in September 2011.

School/ Academy name

Number of places

Distance from home to school is a significant factor when schools are oversubscribed. However, this distance changes from year to year, depending on who applies for which schools.

Number of Ontime preferences

Breakdown of on time offers

Total offers made*

Abraham Moss High School

240

271

All on time applicants offered

197

Burnage Media Arts College

210

209

All on time applicants offered

141

Cedar Mount High School

180

195

All on time applicants offered

94

Chorlton High School

300

692

All on time applicants in Category 1, 2,3,4 to a distance of 2.599 miles

300

115

138

Places offered according to school’s criteria. Contact school for details

127

Levenshulme High School for Girls

200

298

All on time applicants offered

186

Loreto High School

150

340

Places offered according to school’s criteria. Contact school for details

150

Manchester Academy

180

297

All on time applicants offered

180

Manchester Communication Academy

240

433

All on time applicants in category 1, 2,3,4,5 to a distance of 1.159 miles

240

Manchester Creative and Media Academy (Boys)

120

95

All on time applicants offered

34

Manchester Creative and Media Academy (Girls)

180

197

All on time applicants offered

89

Manchester Enterprise Academy

150

148

All on time applicants offered

101

Manchester Health Academy

120

189

All on time applicants offered

120

Newall Green High School

180

303

All on time applicants offered

163

Our Lady’s R.C. Sports College

150

241

All on time applicants offered

123

King David High School

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School/ Academy name

Number of places

Number of Ontime preferences

Breakdown of on time offers

Total offers made*

Parrs Wood High School

300

717

All on time applicants in category 1, 2,3,4 to a distance of 2.577 miles

300

St Matthew’s RC High School

220

438

Places offered according to school’s criteria. Contact school for details

220

St Paul’s RC High School

180

223

All on time applicants offered

177

St Peter’s RC High School

180

323

All on time applicants offered

180

The Barlow RC High School

180

316

All on time applicants offered

180

The Co-operative Academy of Manchester

180

162

All on time applicants offered

79

The East Manchester Academy

180

378

All on time applicants in category 1, 2,3,4 to a distance of 2.124 miles

180

Trinity Church of England High School

240

684

Places offered according to school’s criteria. Contact school for details

240

Whalley Range High School for Girls

270

503

All on time applicants offered

220

William Hulme’s Grammar School Academy

120

998

Places offered according to school’s criteria. Contact school for details

120

Wright Robinson Specialist College

360

566

All on time applicants offered

310

*The total number of offers made includes alternative offers. Alternative offers are made to Manchester children where an offer of one of their preferences cannot be made.

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To apply online If you live in Manchester, all you need is a working email address. Log on to www.manchester.gov.uk/ admissions to find the online application form. It will be available from 22 August 2011 until the closing date of 14 October 2011.

When you apply online you can use the Unique Identity Number (UID) for your child. The UID can be found on the letter we have sent to you. If you fill in this number on the online application form, the system will automatically complete your child’s basic details so that you do not have to type them in.

Why is it better to apply online?

You will have the opportunity to state preferences for any secondary school, whether it is in Manchester or in another local authority. We suggest that you state three schools, but you can state more if you wish.

Remember the more schools you state the higher the chance of you receiving an offer of a place for one of the schools you selected. If you state just one or two schools it is more likely that you will be offered a school you have not selected.

• You can make your application on any computer or at our drop-in online facility at Overseas House.

The drop-in online facility is open Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm on the 1st Floor, Overseas House, Quay Street, Manchester M3 3BB (Manchester City Centre).

• You can use a computer at your local library.

• You can complete your application and submit it immediately to the Admissions Team.

• You will receive confirmation that your application has been received.

• Even after you have made your application you can change it at any time, up to 5pm on the 14 October 2011. So if, for example, you attend an open evening that makes you change your mind about your preferred school, simply change your application.

• You will be able to keep a record of the application you have made.

• You will receive an email notifying you of the results of your application on 1 March 2012, a day earlier than if you make your application on the paper form.

You will still be able to make your application if you do not have your child’s UID, but you will have to fill in your child’s details before you list your preferred schools.

Supplementary form If you are applying for a place at Trinity C of E High School, King David High School, The Barlow High School or William Hulme’s Grammar School Academy, you must contact the school to request a supplementary form as well as making your application online.

Important: You do not need to post a paper application form if you apply online. Your online application must be received by 5pm on 14 October 2011.

• The process is easy to follow, so why not have a go at www.manchester.gov.uk/admissions • If you have any problems, the Admissions Team are here to help. You can email them at school.admissions@manchester.gov.uk, phone them on 0161 234 7188 or fax 0161 234 7255.

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BE IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME A PARENT & PUPIL GUIDE TO SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Manchester schools and Manchester City Council are determined to do everything they can to improve school attendance. If you are a parent or carer, you have an important part to play. Your children have a right to a good education and you have a legal responsibility to ensure that they attend school and are there on time.

Attendance and achievement There is a strong correlation between good school attendance and achieving positive outcomes for children.

Evidence shows that pupils who regularly attend school achieve good GCSE grades. Not surprisingly, those who frequently miss school fall behind in their work and do less well in examinations, receiving poor grades at the best or no certificates at all, which is a barrier to their future prospects.

Children with more than 90% attendance at school are more likely to gain five or more A–C GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.

Children with less then 85% attendance at school are unlikely to gain five A–C GCSEs or any qualifications.

Attendance and safeguarding We all want to ensure that children are safe and engaged in positive activities. Young people who are often absent from school are more likely to become involved in, or a victim of, crime and antisocial behaviour.

Attendance and future life chances A record of good school attendance shows potential employers that a young person is reliable, more likely to achieve well and more likely to take part in healthy, enjoyable activities in the community.

Your responsibilities as a parent Parents have a legal responsibility for ensuring that children of compulsory school age receive a full-time education ‘suitable to their age, ability, aptitude and any special educational needs which they may have either by regular attendance at school or otherwise’ (Section 7 – Education Act 1996).

Parents whose children are on a school register and fail to ensure the regular and punctual attendance of their child(ren), may be guilty of an offence under Section 444

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If your child misses school who knows what they’ll miss out on Better attendance and punctuality mean higher achievement. To give your child the best start, make sure you check dates and times for the new school term.

or 444(1A) of the Education Act 1996 and the local authority may issue a Penalty Notice or take enforcement action through the courts to secure regular attendance.

Your support is crucial in ensuring your children do well with their studies. By giving encouragement and making sure your children regularly attend school you will help to avoid all the problems associated with truancy.

Every school day counts towards your child’s future In total there are 175 non-school days a year. This gives families the opportunity to spend time together, go on family visits, go on holiday, go shopping, go on days out and attend routine appointments.

Every child should be encouraged to achieve 100% attendance; 80% attendance may sound good but would mean that your child would miss 38 days of learning.

10 days’ absence = 95% attendance 19 days’ absence = 90% attendance 29 days’ absence = 85% attendance 38 days’ absence = 80% attendance 47 days’ absence = 75% attendance

Punctuality It is also important that your child arrives at school on time every day. Being frequently late for school means time lost learning. Children who regularly miss the first part of the school day often miss out on crucial activities and learning points. This can affect their understanding and confidence.

Absence for illness Not every illness needs to keep your child from school. If you keep your child away from school, be sure to inform the school on the first day of their absence.

If your child is ill, it’s likely to be due to one of a few minor health conditions. Whether you send your child to school will depend on how severe you think the illness is. Use common sense when deciding whether your child is too ill to attend school. Ask yourself the following questions.

• Is your child well enough to do the activities of the school day?

• Does your child have a condition that could be passed on to other children or school staff?

• Would you take a day off work if you had this condition?

For more guidance follow the link below to the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Yourchildatschool/Pages/Illness.aspx Remember: if you’re concerned about your child’s health, consult a health professional.

Parents must make an application to the school at least four weeks before the proposed holiday in order for the school to consider granting its authorisation. If the parent takes a child on holiday without the prior authorisation of the school, the Local Authority may issue a Penalty Notice in respect of the non-attendance at school.

Taking off in term time could land you with a fine.

It’s called truancy. As a parent, you are legally responsible for making sure your child is at school – otherwise you could face a fine.* *Excludes parents who have a formal agreement to home educate their child

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Tips for good attendance • Good habits start early in life, so even before your child starts school, establish good routines, such as reading before bedtime and going to bed on time.

• If your child is too ill to go to school, tell the school as soon as possible on the first day of absence. They will be concerned if they hear nothing.

• If your child is off school, you must let the school know why and tell them when they can expect them back at school.

• Make all appointments for the doctor, dentist, optician etc after school hours or during the school holidays where possible.

• If your child starts missing school, help the school to get your child back on track.

• Make sure that your child knows you don’t approve of them missing school.

• If you do want your child to miss school for a special occasion, you must apply for the school’s authorisation well in advance of the date.

• Take an active interest in your child’s school work and offer support with homework.

• Make sure that your child understands the benefits of regular attendance.

• Don’t let your child stay off school for a minor ailment.

• Don’t book holidays in term-time and don’t expect the school’s authorisation if you do.

Holidays in term-time Parents do not have a right in law to take their children on holiday during school term-time. Only in exceptional circumstances can the school grant leave of absence for a holiday to be authorised. Taking a child on holiday in termtime interrupts their learning and that of other pupils in the class, as teachers have to constantly repeat work that has been missed.

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Special Educational Needs (SEN) How do I choose a secondary school if my child has a statement of special educational needs (SEN)?

An annual review meeting will have been held in year 5. At that review your secondary school preference will have been discussed with you, so you should have a good idea about which school you want your child to attend.

Most children with statements transfer to a mainstream secondary school. A small number may transfer to a specialist school, but this will only be considered after discussion with you.

The secondary school your child transfers to requires that Part 4 of the statement, which states the school a child should attend, is changed from your current primary school to the new secondary school.

On 22 August 2011 a pack containing the following documents will be sent to your home address.

• A letter from the Local Authority with a form asking you to confirm your preference for a secondary school • A copy of this brochure • A list of Manchester LA specialist schools.

YOU MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN YOUR PREFERENCE FORM BY 14 OCTOBER 2011.

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What happens next?

When we receive your preference form we will consult with your preferred school. If you do not return the form, we will have to name a school in your child’s statement without knowing your preference.

Once we have received a reply from the school, you will receive : • A letter saying which school the LA proposes to name in the statement • A Proposed statement • A Final statement.

If you agree with the proposed statement you do not need to do anything else. If you do not agree with it, you have 15 days to make any further comments about the statement, including the proposed school.

You can also ask for a meeting with the LA. You will receive more details about this process in a letter that will accompany the proposed and final statement.

We will consider any comments you make, and write to you no later than 15 February 2012 with the final amended statement. This will state the secondary school we believe your child should attend. If you disagree with the school named, or anything else in the statement, you may appeal to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST).

Information about how to do this will again be included in the letter that accompanies the statements. We hope that any problems can be resolved without the need for an appeal.

We will always do our utmost to agree to your preferred school, but bear in mind that, wherever possible, we try to ensure that children transfer to schools within their local community. We may also disagree with your preference if, after consulting the school, we believe it is unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or special educational needs.

What about getting to school?

Travel assistance for your child will not be provided automatically. However, if you believe you are entitled to receive assistance with travel, please contact the Customer Care Centre on 0161 219 6400 for details, together with an application form.

For help and advice, contact: Statutory Assessment Team 1st Floor, Universal Square, Devonshire Street North, Ardwick, Manchester M12 6JH Tel: 0161 245 7439 Fax: 0161 274 7084 Email: sen.statutory.assessment.team@manchester. gov.uk

What about children with special educational needs who don’t have a statement?

All our secondary schools have provision for children with special educational needs (SEN). Children without a statement of SEN must be educated in a mainstream school and transfer to a secondary school in exactly the same way as other children. The primary school will make sure that the new secondary school knows about any difficulties a child has.

If your child is undergoing a statutory assessment of special educational needs but does not yet have a statement, then you should apply for a school place through the same admissions process as for children without a statement.

Parent Support Service Westwood Street, Moss Side, Manchester M14 4PH General enquiries: 0161 245 7300 Confidential helpline: 0161 209 8356 Fax: 0161 274 7184 Email: parents@manchester.gov.uk The Family Information Service Tel: 0800 083 7921 Timetable for choosing a secondary school for children with SEN Date

Action

22 August 2011

Admission forms sent to parents

14 October 2011

Closing date for stating your preferences

By 15 February 2012

Final amended statement sent to you

By 15 April 2012 (or within two months of receiving the Final School Statement)

Any appeal must be lodged with the SENDIST Tribunal if you disagree with the school named

May/June/July 2012

Appeals will be heard by the SENDIST Tribunal

September 2012

Children start at their new secondary school

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Frequently asked questions These are the questions which parents and carers most often ask. If you have any more, please contact the Admissions Team on 0161 234 7188 or email school.admissions@manchester.gov.uk

1. What is the choice of secondary schools in Manchester?

In Manchester there are seventeen secondary schools and nine Academies: • Five community schools for children aged 11–16 • One community schools with sixth forms for children aged 11–18 • Three foundation high schools • Six schools for Roman Catholic children aged 11–16 • One Church of England school for children aged 11–16 • One school for Jewish children aged 11–18 • Nine academies for children aged 11–18.

On page 8, you’ll find a map showing each school or Academy, and their addresses and telephone numbers are on page 8 and pages 21–25.

2. Are any of these schools single-sex?

Manchester has two secondary schools for girls and one secondary school for boys. There are also two Manchester Creative and Media Academies, one for boys and one for girls.

All the Roman Catholic, Church of England, Foundation, Jewish secondary schools, Manchester academies and William Hulme’s Grammar School Academy are for both sexes.

The rules for getting a place at a single-sex school are the same as for other community secondary schools.

3. What if I miss the closing date for making an application?

This could mean that all the places at your preferred school have been taken up, so it’s very important that you state your preferences by 14 October 2011.

If you miss the deadline you can still state a preference, but you will only get a place at one of your preferred schools if they still have vacancies. This is because places are offered to on-time applicants first, then late applicants are offered the places that are left.

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4. Can I change my preferences after 14 October?

If you apply online, you can change your application any time up to 5pm on 14 October. Changes made after that will be treated as late and won’t be looked at until all on-time applicants have been offered a place.

If your new preferred school has vacancies, we will be able to offer your child a place. If the school is full, we will have to offer a place at a different school.

5. What if my child doesn’t get a place at our preferred secondary school?

First of all, don’t worry! There are quite a few options open to you. We will try to give your child a place at either your second or other preferred schools, if they have spare places.

At the same time, you will be put on the waiting list for each of your preferred school, and we will tell you if a place becomes available. However, this could mean that you don’t know if your child has got a place until the last minute.

If you think there are special reasons why your child should be given a place at your first preferred school, then you can appeal to the Independent Appeal Panel, which is not part of the LA. If they decide you have a good case, your child will be given a place.

6. What is a Category 2 application?

9. What if I miss the closing date for making an appeal?

If you believe that your child needs to attend a particular school because of exceptional social or medical reasons, you can apply for a place under Category 2 of the admissions policy.

You can still make an appeal the closing date, but it won’t be heard until July or August.

We explain how to make a Category 2 application on Page 7 of this brochure.

7. What about changing school after September?

If you decide to change your child’s school after September, you must contact the Admissions Team to ask for a place at another school. If there are spare places, the school must let your child in. If there are no spare places but you think you have a special case, you can appeal.

8. How do I appeal if my child isn’t given a place at our preferred school?

If the school is in Manchester, you should obtain an appeal booklet and form from the Admissions Team.

This will explain what will happen at the appeal. The closing date for making an appeal to be heard in June is Thursday 31 March 2011.

If the school is in another LA, you must request an appeal form from that LA. Contact numbers for all neighbouring authorities are on the back of this brochure.

10. Will I have to show evidence of my permanent address?

You will be asked for your permanent home address when you apply for a place at your preferred schools.

It must be the address of the adult with whom the child is permanently resident. If a childminder, grandparent or another member of the family cares for your child on a daily basis at another address, we cannot consider this address for the purpose of admission to schools.

It is important to give your correct address (including postcode), especially if you have applied for a popular school where places will be allocated according to distance from the school. In the past some parents have given a false address, thinking this would give them a better chance of getting a place at certain schools. We will ask for further evidence of your permanent home address if we consider it reasonable to do so.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ADDRESSES ARE CHECKED. IF YOU GIVE A FALSE ADDRESS, YOUR CHILD WILL LOSE THEIR PREFERRED SCHOOL PLACE. If you change your address, you must inform the primary school your child attends so that their records can be amended.

11. What chance do I have of winning an appeal? Is there a set number of appeals that are allowed for each school?

An Independent Appeals Panel considers each case individually on its merits. The panel will consider all the points you make and will make a decision on this basis. There is no set number of appeals for each school.

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12. Can I apply for a school even though it is not in Manchester?

Yes, you can apply for schools in other areas, but you still need to put them on the Manchester preference form. We also advise you to carefully consider the order of your preferences, and to find out the admissions policy of each school, so you can gauge your child’s chances of getting a place.

17. What about meals at school?

Your child will be able to have a hot or cold meal at lunchtime. If you are out of work or in a low-paid job, you can apply for help to pay for meals. Some schools now also provide breakfast for their pupils, ask at school to see if yours does. If your child has special dietary needs or an allergy, please consult the school.

18. Are there any grants for school children?

13. Can children who live in other authorities apply for schools in Manchester?

If you are out of work or in a low-paid job, or if your child is over 16 and still goes to school, you could receive:

Yes, it’s against the law to prevent them from doing so.

• Free school meals

• Help to buy your child’s school uniform

• A maintenance grant (over-16s only).

14. Why have you asked me to prove where I live?

A change of address can sometimes make a difference to getting a place in your preferred school. If we become aware that you have moved nearer to your preferred school, we may ask you for proof of address. This is so we can be sure that you live where you say you do, and you can be in the correct priority order.

15. My elder child attends the school already, so why has my younger child not got a place?

This could be because your elder child is in the sixth form, which doesn’t count for the purposes of admissions, or because your children don’t live at the same address.

16. Do parents have to pay for their children to go to school?

Going to a secondary school or academy in Manchester is free, so you should not be asked to pay for anything that your child does during the school day. If they go on a school trip during the school day, you can’t be charged, but the school may ask you for a voluntary contribution. Some schools charge for materials or ingredients in certain subjects, but there are usually no charges for taking examinations.

Each school has its own policy about paying for things that children do out of school hours – you can get a copy of the policy from the school.

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For more information about these grants call Manchester Benefits Agency on 0161 219 6100.

To apply for free school meals and secondary school clothing grants you will need to fill in a claim form.

You can download a form from the Manchester City Council website, www.manchester.gov.uk/benefits or you can contact the Benefits Service on 0161 219 6100 (Monday to Friday, 8.45am–5pm) or by writing to The Benefits Service, Revenues and Benefits Unit, PO Box 3, Manchester M15 5BA. If you have hearing difficulties and a textphone, you can ring 0161 953 8301.

19. Would academies be part of coordinated admissions with the LA? Yes, all Academies continue to be within co-ordination, ie. the process for allocating school places to children. This means that parents/carers only need to complete one application form (but they can name several schools on it). Parents/carers will be given a single offer of a school place.

Manchester Community High School

Headteacher

Age range

School capacity

Year 7 places available in 2012

Abraham Moss High School Crescent Road, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 5UF Email: admin@abrahammoss.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.abrahammoss.manchester.sch.uk

Mr David Watchorn Tel: 0161 219 6699 Fax: 0161 721 4973

11–16

1,200

240

Manchester Community St Matthew’s RCHigh HighSchool School

Headteacher

Age range

School capacity

Year 7 places available in 2012

Burnage Media Arts College Burnage Lane, Manchester M19 1ER Email: office@burnage.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.burnage.manchester.sch.uk

Mr Ian Fenn Tel: 0161 432 1527 Fax: 0161 442 2366

11–16

1,050

210

Specialism

Open Evening

Map location

Thur 6 Oct, 5.30–7.30pm

1

Specialism

Open Evening

Map location

Media Arts College

Thur 15 Sep, 6–8pm

2

Manchester Community High School

Headteacher

Age range

School capacity

Year 7 places available in 2012

Cedar Mount High School Gorton Education Village, 50 Wembley Road, Gorton, Manchester M18 7DT Email: office@cedarmount.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.cedarmount.manchester.sch.uk

Ms Sam Sweeney Tel: 0161 248 7009 Fax: 0161 231 1831

11–16

900

180

Manchester Community High School

Headteacher

Age range

School capacity

Year 7 places available in 2012

Mr Andy Park Tel: 0161 882 1150 Fax: 0161 861 8753

11–16

1,500

300

St Matthew’s RC High School Chorlton High School A Specialist Arts College Nell Lane, Chorlton, Manchester M21 7SL Email: admin@chorltonhigh.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.chorltonhigh.manchester.sch.uk

Specialism

Open Evening

Map location

Tues 13 Sep, 5–7pm

3

Specialism

Open Evening

Map location

Performing Arts

Wed 28 Sep

4

Manchester Jewish High School

Headteacher

Age range

School capacity

Year 7 places available in 2012

King David High School (Denominational Orthodox Jewish) Eaton Road, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 5DY Email: admin@kingdavidhigh.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.kdhs.org.uk

Mr Brian Levy Tel: 0161 740 7248 Fax: 0161 740 0790

11–16

575

115

16–18

200

Manchester Community High School

Headteacher

Age range

School capacity

Year 7 places available in 2012

Ms Amanda Thain Tel: 0161 224 4625 Tel: 0161 248 6141 Fax: 0161 256 1170

11–16

1,000

200

St Matthew’s RC High School Levenshulme High School for Girls Crossley Road, Manchester M19 1FS Email: office@levenshulme-high.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.levenshulmehigh.manchester.sch.uk

Specialism

Open Evening

Map location

Thur 27 Oct

5

Specialism

Open Evening

Map location

Modern Languages

Tue 20 Sept, 6–8pm; Thur 22 Sept, 1.30–3.30pm; Sat 24 Sept 9am–12 noon

2

Manchester Roman Catholic High School

Headteacher

Age range

School capacity

Year 7 places available in 2012

Contributory Parishes

Associated Primary Schools

Loreto High School Nell Lane, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 7SW Email: welcome@loretochorlton. manchester.sch.uk Web: www.loretochorlton.co.uk

Mr Luke Dillon Tel: 0161 881 9448 Fax: 0161 882 016

11–16

750

150

English Martyrs, Holy Name, Our Lady’s, St Bernadette’s (west of Princess Parkway), St John’s (Chorlton), Inner City Parish, St Kentigern’s

Holy Name, Thur 6 Our Lady’s, Oct, St John’s (Chorlton), 6–8pm St Wilfrid’s, The Divine Mercy, St Ketigerns

Academy in Manchester St Matthew’s RC High

School

Manchester Academy Moss Lane East, Manchester M14 4PX Email: office@manchester-academy.org Web: www.manchester-academy.org

Open Evening

Map location

7

Principal

Age range

School capacity

Year 7 places available in 2012

Specialism

Open Evening

Map location

Mrs Kathy August Tel: 0161 232 1639 Fax: 0161 232 1640

11–16

900

180

Business/ Enterprise

Contact the Academy for details

8

16-18

Academy in Manchester

Principal

Manchester Communication Academy Mrs Lynne Heath Silchester Drive, Harpurhey, Manchester M40 8NT Tel: 0161 202 0161 Email: admin@mca.manchester.sch.uk Fax: 0161 205 0847 Web: www.manchestercommunicationacademy.com

Academy in Manchester St Matthew’s RC

High School

Headteacher

Manchester Enterprise Academy Mr James Eldon Simonsway, Manchester M22 9RH Tel: 0161 499 2726 Email: principal@manchesterenterpriseacademy.com Fax: 0161 499 1147 Web: www.manchesterenterpriseacademy.org

Age range

School Year 7 places capacity available in 2012

Specialism

Open Evening

Map location

11–16

1,200

Communication

Wed 28 Sept

9

16–18

120

240

Age range

School capacity

Year 7 places available in 2012

Specialism

Open Evening

Map location

11–16

750

150

Enterprise

10

16–18

120

Contact the Academy for details

Academy in Manchester

Principal

Age range

School capacity

Year 7 places available in 2012

Specialism

Open Evening

Map location

Manchester Health Academy Moor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9BP Email: admin@manchesterhealthacademy.com Web: www.manchesterhealthacademy.org.uk

Mr Barry Burke Tel: 0161 998 3992 Fax: 0161 998 5144

11–16

600

120

120*

Thur 15 Sep (Years 5 & 6) 6-8pm

11

16–18

Health and sports science

Manchester Foundation High School School St Matthew’s RC High

Headteacher

Age range

School capacity

Year 7 places available in 2012

Specialism

Open Evening

Map location

11–16

900

180

160

Contact school for details

12

16–18

Arts, Science, Maths and Vocational

Newall Green High School Mr Neil Wilson Greenbrow Road, Manchester M23 2SX Tel: 0161 234 6420 Email: admin@newallgreenhigh.manchester.sch.uk Fax: 0161 437 6125 Web: www.newallgreenhigh.manchester.sch.uk

Manchester Roman Catholic High School

Headteacher

Age range

School Year 7 capacity places available in 2012

Contributory Parishes

Associated Primary Schools

Open Evening

Map location

Our Lady’s RC High School Alworth Road, Blackley, Manchester M9 0RP Email: admin@olsc.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.olsc.manchester.sch.uk Specialism: Sport

Mr James Keulemans Tel: 0161 795 9004 Fax: 0161 702 3923

11–16

750

St Anne’s (Crumpsall), St Chad’s, St Clare’s, St Thomas of Canterbury, St Malachy’s, St Michael’s, St Patrick’s

St Anne’s (Crumpsall), St Chad’s, St Clare’s, St Malachy’s, St Patrick’s, St Thomas of Canterbury (Salford)

Thur 29 Sep

13

150

Manchester Community St Matthew’s RCHigh HighSchool School

Headteacher

Age range

School capacity

Year 7 places available in 2012

Specialism

Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Manchester M20 5PG Email: pwhs@parrswood.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.parrswood.manchester.sch.uk

Mr Andrew Shakos Tel: 0161 445 8786 Fax: 0161 445 5974

11–16

1,500

300

Technology

16–18

440

Open Evening

Map location 14

Manchester Roman Catholic High School

Headteacher

St Matthew’s RC High School Technology College, Nuthurst Road, Moston, Manchester M40 0EW Email: contact@smrchs.com Web: w ww.stmonline.co.uk

Mr Kevin Hogan 11–16 Tel: 0161 681 6178 Fax: 0161 681 8590

Manchester Roman Catholic High School

St Matthew’s RC High St Paul’s RC High School Firbank Road, Newall Green, Manchester M23 2YS Email: admin@st-paulshigh.net Web: www.st-paulshigh.net

Headteacher

School Mr Wiktor Daron Tel: 0161 437 5841 Fax: 0161 498 2030

Age range

School capacity

Year 7 places available in 2012

Contributory Parishes

Associated Primary Open Schools Evening

1,100

220

Christ the King, Mount Carmel, St Dunstan, St Edmund’s, St John Bosco, St John Vianney, St Mary’s (Failsworth), St Margaret Mary

Christ the King, Mount Carmel, St Dunstan’s, St Edmund’s, St John Bosco’s, St Margaret Mary’s, St Mary’s (Failsworth)

Tue 4 Oct, 15 6.30–9pm

Age range

School Year 7 capacity places available in 2012

Contributory Parishes

Associated Primary Schools

11–16

900

Sacred Heart (Baguley), St Aidan’s, St Anthony’s, St Elizabeth’s, St Hilda’s, St John’s (Benchill), St Peter’s (Newall Green)

Sacred Heart (Baguley), Thur 22 St Aidan’s, St Anthony’s, Sep, St Elizabeth’s, St John 6.30–9pm Fisher and St Thomas More (Benchill), St Peter’s (Newall Green)

180

Map location

Open Evening

Map location

16

Manchester Roman Catholic High School

Headteacher

Age range

School Year 7 capacity places available in 2012

Contributory Parishes

Associated Primary Open Schools Evening

St Peter’s RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane, Manchester M12 4WB Email: office@stpetershigh.com Web: w ww.stpetershigh.com

Mr John McNerney Tel: 0161 248 1550 Fax: 0161 248 1551

11–16

900

Sacred Heart (Gorton), St Francis, St Mary’s (Levenshulme), St Richard’s, St Edward’s, St Joseph’s, St Anne’s (Ancoats), St Anne’s (Fairfield), St Bridgit’s, St Vincent’s, St Willibrord’s, St Augustine’s

St Anne’s Ancoats, Sacred Heart (Gorton), St Francis, St Mary’s (Levenshulme), St Richard’s, St Joseph’s, St Brigid’s, St Willibrord’s, The Divine Mercy

Manchester Roman Catholic High School

Headteacher

St Matthew’s RC High School Mrs Claire

The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College School Lane, East Didsbury, Manchester M20 6BX Email: admin@barlowrc.manchester. sch.uk Web: w ww.barlowrc.manchester.sch.uk

McCarron Tel: 0161 445 8053 Fax: 0161 438 2106

180

Map location

Wed 21 17 Sept, 6–8.30pm

Age range

School Year 7 capacity places available in 2012

Contributory Parishes

Associated Primary Schools

Open Evening

11–16

900

St Ambrose, St Bernard’s, St Bernadette (east of the Princess Parkway), St Catherine of Siena, St Cuthbert’s

St Ambrose, St Bernard’s, St Catherine’s, St Cuthbert’s

Wed 5 18 Oct, morning; 3, 4, 13 and 14 Oct

180

Map location

Academy in Manchester

Principal

Age range

School capacity

Year 7 places available in 2012

Specialism

Open Evening

Map location

The Co-operative Academy of Manchester Plant Hill Road, Higher Blackley, Manchester M9 0WQ Email: enquiries@cam.coop Web: w ww.co-operativeacademy.org.uk/ the-manchester-academy

Mrs Kathy Leaver Tel: 0161 795 3005 Fax: 0161 702 3324

11–16

900

180

Wed 21 Sep, 2–7pm

19

16–18

120*

Business and Finance

Academy in Manchester

Principal

Age range

School capacity*

Year 7 places available in 2012

Specialism

Open Evening

Map location

Mr Guy Hutchence Tel: 0 161 230 8039 Fax: 0161 223 2245

11–16

900

180

Thur 15 Sep, 5–7pm

20

16–18

120

The Built Environment and Centre of Excellence for the Performing Arts

St Matthew’s RC High School The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane, off Alan Turing Way, Manchester M11 3ND Email: admin@temac.co.uk Web: www.theeastmanchesteracademy.org.uk

Academy in Manchester

Principal

Age range

School capacity

Year 7 places available in 2012

Specialism

Open Evening

Map location

Manchester Creative and Media Academy (Boys) Hinchley Road, off Charlestown Road, Blackley, Manchester M9 7FS Email: admin@nmhsb.org.uk Web: www.mcma.org.uk/boys

Executive Principal: Barry Fishwick Principal: Mrs Helen Phillips Tel: 0161 681 1592 Fax: 0161 681 8190

11–16

750

150

Wed 28 Sept, 3.30–6.30pm

21

16–18

120* (Boys and Girls)

Creative and Media Studies, Science

Academy in Manchester

Principal

Age range

School capacity*

Year 7 places available in 2011

Specialism

Open Evening

Map location

Executive Principal: Barry Fishwick Principal: Mrs Helen Phillips Tel: 0161 681 4678 Fax: 0161 684 8946

11–16

750

150

Creative and Media Studies, Science

Wed 28 Sep, 3.30–6.30pm

22

St Matthew’s RC High School Manchester Creative and Media Academy (Girls) Brookside Road, Moston, Manchester M40 9QJ Web: www.mcma.org.uk/girls

16–18

Manchester Church of England High School

Headteacher

Age range

School capacity

Year 7 places available in 2012

Trinity Church of England High School Cambridge Street, Greenheys, Manchester M15 6HP Email: office@trinityhigh.com Web: www.trinityhigh.com

Mr David Ainsworth Tel: 0161 226 2272 Fax: 0161 227 9691

11–16

1,200

240

Manchester Community High School

Headteacher

St Matthew’s RC High School Whalley Range 11–18 High School for Girls Ms Patsy Kane Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester M16 8GW Tel: 0161 861 9727 Email: head@whalleyrange.manchester.sch.uk Fax: 0161 881 0617 Web: www.whalleyrange.manchester.sch.uk

Specialism Open Evening

Thur 29 Sep

Map location 23

Age range

School capacity

Year 7 places Specialism Open Evening available in 2012

Map location

11–16

1,350

270

24

16–18

350*

Business/ Enterprise

Academy in Manchester

Headteacher

Age range

School capacity Year 7 places available in 2012

Specialism

Open Evening

Map location

William Hulme’s Grammar School Academy Springbridge Road Manchester M16 8PR Email: enquiries@whgs-academy.org Web: www.whgs-academy.org

Mr Peter Mulholland Tel: 0161 226 2054 Fax: 0161 232 5544

11–16

600

Tues 29 Sept 5–7.30pm

25

16–18

(contact school)

Modern Foreign Languages

Manchester Foundation High School

Headteacher

Age range

School capacity

Year 7 places available in 2012

Specialisms

Open Evening

Map location

Mr Neville Beischer Tel: 0161 370 5121 Fax: 0161 371 8287

11–16

1,800

360

Sport

Thur 15 Sep, 6–8pm

26

St Matthew’s RC High School Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester M18 8RL Web: www.wrightrobinson.co.uk under construction Email: c.shaw@wrightrobinson.co.uk

120

Other information Appeals

Glossary

If you do not get a place at the school you want your child to go to, you can appeal to the Independant Appeals Panel for a place. Further details on making an appeal will be sent on 1 March 2012 with your offer letter.

Admission policy Rules on who gets a place in a school

In-year admissions

LA Local Authority Preferred Schools Any schools put down by the parent/carer on the form or entered onto the online application

If necessary you can apply to change schools any time during your child’s education. The decision to change schools is important and you should be sure it is right for your child. You must complete an application form and return it to the Admissions Team. You can contact the Admissions Team for more information about in-year admissions by sending an email to school.admissions@manchester.gov.uk

Priority Considered first

In-year fair access protocol (IYFAP)

Supplementary form Extra information

All local authorities are required to have an IYFAP. This is used to find places for children who have had significant problems finding a school place and have been out of school for a long time. Children without a school place will take precedence over children on a waiting list attending another school when considered by IYFAP. Contact the Admissions Team for a full explanation of the local authority’s Fair Access Protocol.

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Secondary Transition Moving on to Secondary from Primary Siblings Brother or sister living at the same address including step brothers/sisters and fostered or adopted brothers or sisters

Upheld Agreed