Burscough Priory Prospectus Additional

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2020&2021

STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM WELCOME

Student Leadership Team

Welcome We would like to welcome you to Burscough Priory Academy. The next few years of your life are going to be some of the most memorable and being here at this school will only enhance your high school experience. There is no need to worry about your transition to your new school, you will feel at home here in no time.

Even the most average of days here at Burscough Priory Academy is one to write home about. Our school curriculum is balanced and it is presented to students in an engaging and varied manner, by staff of the highest calibre.

Year 7 and 8 focus on introducing new content to students in a way in which it will stick best.

For us as Year 11 in our final year, it feels like time flies and almost like the next time you will be discussing it is in a Year 11 revision session!

Your first two years in school also allow you to make informed judgments about which subjects you really enjoy and are excited about. Into Year 9 and 10, you will begin to make formal decisions about subjects you love, as you will begin your chosen creative courses at the start of Year 9 and your chosen Humanities and Science courses at the start of Year 10.

Making these decisions can be daunting, but the teachers know you and your capabilities, and thus will guide you towards making the right decision. That just leaves Year 11, where final bits of content will be covered, followed by months of consolidating knowledge, in preparation for those ever-important exams!

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As Head Students, within the wider student leadership team, it is our responsibility to give you a voice, to be approachable and represent the school to the best of our ability. We act as a bridge between the teachers and student body to improve your school experience as much as possible, to sum up we are here for you. We are both extremely excited to see what the year has ahead for us and strive to do the best job we can as Head Students.

School Details TREVOR ROAD | BURSCOUGH | LANCASHIRE | L40 7RZ TEL : 01704 893259 EMAIL : office@burscoughprioryacademy.org

On behalf of students at Burscough Priory Academy, it is our absolute pleasure to welcome you here, and we cannot wait to work with you to achieve the success you rightfully deserve. We are truly proud of our school.

www.burscoughprioryacademy.org

Sarah

Alastair

HEAD STUDENT

HEAD STUDENT

SCHOOL DETAILS

Over your time here, you will have so many opportunities to develop both academically and simply as a person. It is so important that you take every chance you have especially when it comes to extra-curricular activities, they will allow you to enjoy your time here as much as possible. So, whether your interest is sport, languages, computing or the arts, you can spend your time doing what you love.

Maybe it’s simply a case of finding that thing you love. High school is a time of new and exciting experiences, it is up to you to make it as enjoyable as possible and become whatever you aspire to be.

Our Burscough Priory Academy Family

The school community here is one of unity, strength and absolute devotion to one another. With the vertical tutoring system firmly in place, students of all year groups have the highest levels of respect for one another.

ABLE, GIFTED & TALENTED

Able, Gifted and Talented Programme

Preparing for Life after Burscough Priory

At Burscough Priory we are very proud of all of our students and we firmly believe that every student has a particular skill or talent which we actively seek to identify and nurture.

Here at Burscough Priory we pride ourselves in raising aspirations in our students and supporting them to ‘Make Their Own Future’ with exciting and challenging life goals which we help to make a reality. We pride ourselves on the exceptionally high numbers of young people who enter education, employment or training when they leave us, many going on to enjoy a huge range of fantastic careers through a variety of routes, including the top universities in the country.

In addition to this there are students who have been specifically identified as ‘Able, Gifted and Talented’ (AGT).

The process of identification for this group of students begins for us on transition from Year 6. We have a well established outreach programme working with AGT pupils from our partner primaries so that these students are already well known to us. In addition we look at data and information received from primary schools, as well as teacher assessments and parental feedback. This is our first indicator of who might be classed as AGT. Over the course of the academic year, staff monitor work and assess students in each curriculum area, helping us to have a clear idea as to who is Able, Gifted or Talented.

Students on the register may be able across a range of subjects, or gifted in just one.

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There are also regular extra-curricular sessions available to our AGT students, such as debating forums, subject specific clubs and regular competitions.

We want to inspire our AGT students to aim high and achieve their dreams, and we hope that - by a whole range of activities and a strong support network - we can help make this possible.

All students receive Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) within our Personal, Social, Health and Careers Education programme from Year 7 to Year 11. This enables students to make informed decisions about their next steps after Burscough Priory and beyond. Tutors work closely with our students through this programme and through individual interviews as appropriate. Burscough Priory Academy has strong links with local colleges which offer ‘taster’ sessions for students at their colleges. We are also regularly visited by colleges and providers so that our students are well informed of all their options. We also keep our students informed of the huge range of apprenticeships and traineeships available.

The most important thing for us is that our students think beyond the ‘here and now’ and that we help them to make that their ambitions become a reality through hard work, clear direction and forward planning.

Please see our AGT policy on the school website for further details.

LIFE AFTER BURSCOUGH PRIORY

All students on the AGT register are regularly reviewed and monitored by the AGT coordinator, and any concerns are quickly acted upon. Every term subject leaders are asked to review their faculty nominations so that the register is constantly being updated. Each faculty also has an AGT representative, who meets with the AGT coordinator, to discuss student progress, outcomes and best practice strategies. Also, AGT provision often features on our whole school Quality Assurance programme.

All of our lessons are planned specifically for our most able students, in order to stretch and challenge them so that they can reach their potential with other students supported to aspire to their most able peers. Our teachers ‘teach to the top’.

AGT students are given many enrichment opportunities throughout their school career here at Burscough Priory.

Year 10 students attend an event at Oxford University, showing them what it is like to be an undergraduate at Oxford, as well as inspiring them to achieve their very best. We also have firm links with our colleges where we take groups of students from across the year groups for enrichment days, for example, looking at forensic psychology and mock courtroom trials. Other activities include taking part in the “European Languages Workshop”, “Medical Marvels Workshop” and Maths challenges. .

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Burscough Priory Academy School Uniform Our School Uniform is important to us. It is one way in which we identify ourselves as a school family and it promotes a strong, cohesive school identity, which supports high standards and expectations in all areas of school life. It promotes a genuine sense of readiness to work and a focused frame of mind.

Smartness and high standards of appearance are expected at all times.

At Burscough Priory Academy, we believe that a school uniform is important, because it: • • • • • •

Looks smart Is cost effective Contributes to a sense of belonging Fosters a feeling of pride Reduces ‘fashion competition’ between students Our uniform has been chosen after extensive consultation.

In coming to a final decision about the new uniform we had to consider cost, ease of care and quality. After a very detailed process we are happy that we have the very best deal to cover all these areas. It is essential that none of our students feel left out or exposed if they can’t afford the best versions of our uniform. It is the main reason we have simplified our uniform to a few key items. It is also the reason we have opted for branded skirts and trousers. We are aware that these could be bought off the shelf but again this introduces variation on quality. As such we can ensure that all our students have skirts and trousers of a similar high quality and durability.

Full details of the school uniform and the way in which it should be worn are outlined in our Uniform and Appearance Policy.

Footwear • Plain, black, smart, sturdy shoes. Boots, trainers, pumps, fabric or high heels are not acceptable. If you are unsure of the suitability of footwear, please ask a member of the pastoral team. Acceptable footwear is at the discretion of the Head of School.

Outdoor clothing Outdoor wear should be a plain dark coloured coat. Casual outer garments such as non-school jumpers, hoodies, fleeces, cardigans, leather or denim jackets etc. are not acceptable. Any other coloured or patterned outdoor coats must be removed on entry into school and should not be worn onsite during the school day. We strongly advise that expensive branded outdoor clothing is not worn for daily school use, as the school will not accept responsibility for the loss or damage to these items. Dark coloured scarves and hats may be worn during cold weather but these should not be worn in the school buildings. Hoods should also not be worn within the school building.

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• Navy T-shirt with Burscough Priory Academy badge • Navy shorts with Burscough Priory Academy badge • Sports socks • Navy reversible sports top or navy quarter zip top, both with Burscough Priory Academy badge, for outdoor sports • Optional navy track pants with Burscough Priory Academy badge • Football / rugby boots/ shin pads/ gum shield – staff will notify when these are required For all PE lessons (including indoor lessons) non-participating students must have a complete change of clothing, for example, trainers or football boots, tracksuit bottoms, T-shirt and a sweatshirt. They will be involved in the lesson in other ways to ensure that they are supervised at all times. Bringing a change of clothes ensures that your son/daughter still has a clean/dry uniform for school use and that they are suitably dressed to undertake a variety of roles such as sports leaders, officials and organisers.

Consequently, if you send your child into school with a note explaining why they cannot participate then a change of clothing/footwear as detailed above will also be required.

The supplier to Burscough Priory Academy

Whittakers School wear in Southport

Bags

and belongings

• Every student should have a school bag for school their equipment.

• Bags should be sturdy and dark in colour.

Fashion Items / Other Earrings: no more than one piercing per ear, (ear lobes only) with one plain gold or silver stud, which should be removed for P.E. Any other piercings will be removed in school.

Nose studs or retainers are not allowed and students will need to remove these in school.

No jewellery except for earrings (as above) and a watch. If a student needs to wear a piece of jewellery for medical or religious reasons, it should be removed or covered up during physical activity or during practical learning. Jewellery worn for medical or religious reasons will only be allowed once approval has been sought and agreed in writing in advance.

Hair should not obscure a student’s vision. Extreme hairstyles or colourings are not allowed.

Hair should be cut no shorter than grade 2. If parents are unsure as to the suitability of a hairstyle, they should check with the pastoral team in school first. Hair accessories should be small, plain and black. No flowers or bows should be worn. Shaved patterns in hair or eyebrows will not be permitted.

Any make up, including false tan worn in school should be discreet. Nail varnish or false nails are not allowed.

Facial hair should be tidy and is therefore at the discretion of the Headteacher.

No student should have any tattoo which is visible (including swimming kit).

SCHOOL UNIFORM & APPEARANCE

White shirt with top button fastened and shirt tails tucked into trousers/skirt Grey school trousers with school logo or grey skirt with school badge (skirts should be knee length) Navy blazer with school badge School tie (different version for Year 11) Grey V-necked school jumper with purple trim (optional) Plain, grey socks in the same grey as the trouser or skirt If wearing a skirt, socks should be long but no higher than the knee (no patterns or bows) OR plain black tights (minimum 40 denier) can be worn Plain, black, smart, sturdy shoes

ALL ITEMS OF SCHOOL UNIFORM MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED

ALL STUDENTS:

Trainers are required for attendance and involvement at Active Lunch

Our School Uniform • • • • • • •

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P.E. and Games Kit

The Learning Support Faculty at Burscough Priory Academy All children are special and all have differing educational needs. Here at Burscough Priory Academywe pride ourselves on differentiating for the individuality of all our students. The Learning Support Faculty embraces the principles of the SEND Code of Practice:

A child-centered focus

We show sensitivity, honesty and mutual respect in encouraging students to share concerns, discuss strategies and see themselves as equal partners in the school. In this school, we encourage students to participate in their learning. We encourage them to take ownership of their learning targets and pupil passports by discussing their strengths and difficulties and what they can do to improve. For students with additional needs this includes discussing the strategies that will help achieve their success.

We encourage them to take part in reviewing their progress and in setting new goals and challenges.

Collaboration between the school and parents

All staff at Burscough Priory Academy welcome an open dialogue with all parents. Parents are at the centre of provision for students with specific needs. The Learning Support Department champion and respond to the views of both the students and their parents/carers. Parents/carers are important partners in the effective working relationship with the school in raising their child’s attainment. They are fully involved in the identification, assessment and decision-making process in the school.

Parents/carers are encouraged to involve their child in the decision-making processes, including recording students’ views and implementing and reviewing where appropriate the Pupil Passports. The school will also update parents/carers with relevant information.

Early identification and support/intervention for pupils

A smooth and stress free transition from primary school to secondary school is a priority. Links are maintained to ensure a smooth transfer on school entry through liaison and visits to local primary schools. Parents/carers of children with additional needs are invited to school in the summer term of Year 6 to discuss concerns and support for their children starting in Year 7.

Students are invited to visit us for induction visits in the term before they start school. If necessary, the school will liaise with other agencies at this stage.

Students with SEN/additional needs are supported through their induction to the school by the Pastoral Manager, the Learning Support Department, the House Progress Leaders and by classroom buddies to ensure that they have a smooth transition.

Burscough Priory Academy has rigorous systems in place to monitor the progress of all students – this allows for an early response should a student be struggling. The Learning Support Department works with the subject specialist teachers to provide appropriate, effective intervention.

High quality provision is provided to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND

Burscough Priory Academy is committed to providing quality first teaching to all pupils. In addition, the Learning Support Department is responsible for coordinating the provision of additional needs throughout the school. This involves: • Championing the needs of pupils with SEND, additional needs and looked after children • Liaising with teaching staff to share strategies and concerns as well as collaborating on Pupil Passports and SEN Support Plans • Working alongside staff to assist them in assessing and planning for students’ needs; implementing and reviewing intervention to ensure that students make progress • Coordinating the Nurture Group – a specialist-taught small group in Years 7 and 8 that focuses on intensive Literacy intervention in order to support our most vulnerable pupils (a small group that allows for a higher teacher to pupil ratio to support pupils who require academic support) • Liaising with outside agencies; including the SEND Team at Lancashire County Council • Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the provision for students with SEN/additional needs to the governing body in conjunction with the designated responsible person • Coordinating the range of support and access arrangements available to students with SEN/additional needs • Initiate, when appropriate, and oversee the implementation of the Educational and Health Care Plans

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Close links are maintained with the Local Authority support services in order to ensure that the school makes appropriate provision for students with Special/Additional Educational Needs. We have long established links with key personnel from the NHS, Social Services, youth organizations as well as using the services of specialist teaching staff. Where it is necessary to contact outside agencies, the Learning Support Department will, where appropriate, make the necessary arrangements and discuss with parents/carers accordingly.

Burscough Priory Academy is part of the Endeavour Teaching School Alliance who meet half termly to share best practice. This mutual support network ensures our students have the best, most up to date provision there is.

Focus on inclusive practice and removal of barriers to learning

Burscough Priory Academy strives to ensure access for students or parents with disabilities. Burscough Priory Academy has three disabled toilet facilities and a disabled changing and toilet facility in the Community Sports Hall. Any new building takes into account requirements under the Equality Act 2010 as an integral part of the School’s Accessibility Plan.

Burscough Priory Academy aims to achieve reasonable adjustments to meet the needs of all students where possible.

Young people are supported in making a successful transition to adulthood

All students are involved in making decisions, where possible, as soon as they start at the school. The ways in which we encourage them to participate reflects their emerging maturity. Confident young students, who know that their opinions will be valued and who can practise making choices, will be more secure and effective students during their school years. In this school, we encourage students to take responsibility for their learning. For students with additional needs this includes discussing the strategies that will help achieve their success. We encourage them to aspire to be the very best they can be. We have high expectations for everyone. Burscough Priory Academy has strong links with Runshaw College, Cardinal Newman, KGV, Southport College and Myerscough College. Learning Support works closely with the student support services of these colleges to ensure a smooth transition for our students post 16.

If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact the Learning Support Department as follows: By email: SEND@burscoughprioryacademy.org

Mrs L Oliver – Head of Learning Support

Miss J Ward - Assistant Head of Learning Support

Mrs J Batey –Trust Inclusion Manager By telephone: 01704 893259

THE LEARNING SUPPORT FACILTY

The staff from Burscough Priory Academy visit the local primary schools in Year 6 and specialist staff from the Learning Support Department also maintain close links with the SENCos of the primary schools which continue into Year 7 as appropriate.

Greater collaboration between education, health and social care services to provide support

CHILD PROTECTION

Attendance

We constantly promote the importance of school attendance. we believe the dedication from our students in attending school and engaging fully in their education is reflected in the students’ academic success.

We support students and families to ensure that as many students as possible enjoy the success of 100% attendance – We believe this is essential to allow all students to access their full learning opportunities to maximise future career goals.

We celebrate high attendance during our termly rewards assembly, with a prize for the highest attending tutor group in each house, and a certificate for students in each house who achieves 100% attendance.

In cases of unavoidable absence, we request that you please contact school before 9.00am on the school absence line. (01704 377986) or alternatively an e-mail can be sent to attendance@ burscoughprioryacademy.org. As parents, you can play a vital role in helping us to maintain and improve individual attendance. Copying up notes for work that has been missed is no substitute for real learning and so we ask you, as parents, to work with us in this area of your child’s education.

Child Protection Child protection is part of safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all of our students.

The purpose of having a safeguarding policy is to provide clear direction to all staff, parents and students about expected codes of behaviour in dealing with child protection issues.

Please be aware that due to Government legislation Headteachers are no longer allowed to authorise any holiday in term time. Any other ‘Leave of Absence’ will only be authorised under extremely exceptional circumstances. For any requests parents are asked to complete a “leave of absence request form” with at least two weeks’ notice. These forms can be found on the website under Academy Info – Leave of Absence request form. They can either be e-mailed to attendance@burscoughprioryacademy.org or printed and sent to the Attendance Officer with your child. Legally, the Headteacher is the only person who can authorise an absence.

It states the school’s commitment to the development of good practice and sound procedures. It ensures that safeguarding concerns and referrals are handled sensitively, professionally and in ways which prioritise the needs of the child.

Burscough Priory Academy fully recognises the contribution it can make to protect children and support students in school. There are three main elements to our Child Protection Policy: •

Prevention: by promoting a positive school atmosphere, and a commitment to teaching and pastoral

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Protection:

by following agreed procedures, ensuring staff are trained and supported to respond appropriately and sensitively to safeguarding concerns

Support:

to students, parents and school staff who may have been subject to safeguarding issues.

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This policy applies to all students and adults who work in the school

The Wholeschool Policy & Procedures on Child protection is available to all parents through the school website.

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ATTENDANCE

The Executive Head teacher has delegated responsibility for Safeguarding at Burscough Priory Academy to Mrs. N Fairhurst, Executive Director of Student Services (ELT). Mrs. N Fairhurst is the Trust Designated Safeguarding Lead for Safeguarding and Mrs L Hurst and Mrs A Horton are the Designated Safeguarding Leads. Mrs L MacLaren Is the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

KEY STAFF

School Day

Key Staff Senior Leadership Team Mrs L Gwinnett

Chief Executive Officer (ELT)

Mr B Dunne

Executive Secondary School Lead (ELT)

Miss J Bacon

FROM

Executive Director of School Improvement (ELT)

Mrs N Fairhurst

Executive Director of Student Services (ELT)

Mrs L MacLaren

Head of School

Mrs E Blackhurst

Assistant Headteacher

Mr S Day

Assistant Headteacher

Mrs L Oliver

Assistant Headteacher

House Progress Leaders

Mrs L Gwinnett EXECUTIVE HEADTEACHER

Miss L Holcroft

Head of Attenborough House

Mr K Collins

Head of Turing House

Miss J Patton

Head of Frank House

Mrs H Livesley

Head of Yousafzai House

Student Services Miss A Davies

Attendance Office

Mrs L Hurst

Pastoral & Behaviour Manager

Year 7 & Transition

Mrs P Ambrose

Pastoral & Behaviour Manager Year 8 & 9

Miss H Pardoe-Matthews Pastoral & Behaviour Manager

Miss J Ward

Mrs L MacLaren HEAD OF SCHOOL

Breakfast Club (optional) Start of School Day, movement to Lesson 1 Lesson 1 (including registration) Lesson 2 Break (brunch available in the dining room) Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lunch Homework Club (optional) Tutor Time (learning / assembly) Lesson 5 End of School Day Whole School Extra Curricular Session (optional) Homework Club (optional)

Year 10 & 11

Learning Support Mrs L Oliver

8.30am 8.45am 8.50am 9.50am 10.50am 11.10am 12.10pm 1.10pm 1.20pm 1.50pm 2.15pm 3.15pm 3.15pm-4.15pm 3.15pm-4.15pm

ACTIVITY

Head of Learning Support Assistant Head of Learning Support

Mrs H Rawsthorne

Learning Support & SSI Admin

Mrs J Batey

Trust Inclusion Manager (ELT)

Lunchtime Arrangements A hot or cold meal can be purchased from our school cafeteria and eaten in the dining room. A cold service is available in the school hall.

Students may bring a packed lunch which can be eaten in the school hall.

Students may go home for lunch provided the appropriate form has been completed and handed into the General Office.

Students are not allowed to leave the school premises to purchase food items outside.

Burscough Academy operates a cashless payment system which enables parents to make online payments to your child’s school account so they can pay for food, drinks and other incidental school expenses e.g. school trips, and equipment. The introduction of online payments allowed us to install a cashless catering system with biometric identification. Once purchases have been made, parents will be able to see on their online account what items have been purchased.

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THE SCHOOL DAY

Cashless System

Admissions Policy 2021–2022 Burscough Priory Academy is a school for children aged 11-16. It is a mixed, nondenominational, comprehensive school and is part of the Endeavour Learning Trust. As an academy, funded by the EFA, the Trust Board is the Admissions Authority and is responsible for applying the admissions criteria to applications submitted for entry to the school. The coordination of the arrangements is undertaken by Lancashire County Council, the local authority.

This policy has been written to comply with the statutory guidance of the Schools Admissions Code (December 2014) and the Schools Admission Appeals Code (2012).

For 2021-2022 admissions, the Trust Board has set its admissions number (PAN) at 154. Admissions to the school will be determined by the Trust Board. Parents must complete an application form on line through Lancashire County Council’s website. There is a Common Application Form available for those without access to the internet, which can normally be found at primary and secondary school offices, or downloaded from the LCC website. This is the link to the online application form. http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/apply-for-a-school-place.aspx.

Statutory Dates

Secondary Schools

Closing Date

31st October 2020

Offer Issue Date

1st March 2021

After the admissions of Children with an Education Health and Care Plan or Statement of Education Needs which names the school and where there are more applications submitted than places available priority for admission will be given to those children who meet the admissions criteria below. All applications will be accepted if 154 or fewer applications are received.

Twins/Triplets or children from other multiple births in the same year group will be admitted if there are insufficient places (i.e. where one of the siblings is the last child who can be admitted up to the admissions number).

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA 2021-2022 The criteria will be applied in the order in which they are set out below: 1) Looked after children and children who were previously looked after and ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a special guardianship order) 2) Children with proven and exceptional medical, special educational or social needs which are directly relevant to the school. The application must be supported by written specific appropriate professional advice (letter from doctor or social worker) as to why admission to Burscough Priory Academy is necessary. It is the responsibility of parents to show that it is essential for the child to attend Burscough Priory Academy rather than any other school.

3) Siblings of children who will be attending Burscough Priory Academy on the date when the applicant would be admitted.

The term sibling includes brother or sister, half brother or sister, step brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, foster brother or sister and other children living permanently at the same address. Only one address can be used for school admission purposes. This is defined by Burscough Priory Academy as the home in which the child lives for most of the school week.

4) Any other applicants.

TIE-BREAKER Where there are more applicants received than places available under any of the above criteria then the distance between the school and the home (as defined above in criterion no 3) will be used as the final determining factor. The distance criterion is a straight line (radial) measured centre of building to centre of building. Where the cut-off point is for addresses within the same building, then the single measure between address points will apply and the Local Authority’s system of a random draw will determine which address(es) receive the offer(s) as an effective, clear and fair tie breaker. In the case of the point within school, this will be the centre of the administration building which houses the General Office and Main Hall.

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Burscough Priory Academy will keep a waiting list until 31st December in the new school year. Parents who want a pupil’s name to remain on the waiting list must contact school early in the new school year to confirm that this is the case. Places are only offered from waiting lists where the allocated number of children falls below the admission number for the year group. See information on in-year admissions to all year groups.

Otherwise, applications which are received after the last date will be considered after all the others, and placed on the waiting list in order according to the criteria.

IN YEAR ADMISSIONS TO ALL YEAR GROUPS If you wish to make an in-year application for a place in school, parents should initially contact L Hammerton in school, who will coordinate all such arrangements. All those applying for admission outside the normal admission round, including late applications, will be admitted where there are places available up to the admissions number for the year group. If there are more applicants than places available such applications will be placed on the waiting list and ranked in line with oversubscription criteria.

ADMISSION OF CHILDREN OUTSIDE THEIR NORMAL AGE GROUP Parents may request that their child is admitted outside their normal age group. To do so parents should include a request with their application, specifying why admission out of normal year group is being requested and the year group in which they wish their child to be allocated a place.

When such a request is made, the academy will make a decision on the basis of the circumstances of the case and in the best interests of the child concerned, taking into account the views of the head teacher and any supporting evidence provided by the parent.

FAIR ACCESS PROTOCOLS The Trust Board may admit a child to Burscough Priory Academy where it is requested to by Lancashire County Council, even when admitting such a child would exceed the normal admission number.

APPEALS Parents have a right of appeal to an independent appeal panel in line with the School Admissions Appeals Code (February 2012) as it applies to academies.

Please contact Mrs L Hammerton in school in the first instance.

ADMISSIONS POLICY

WAITING LISTS In the event of there being more applicants than places, a waiting list will be operated by school. A place will be offered if one later becomes available. The waiting list is kept in priority order using the admission criteria. The list may change as children move into and out of the area or accept alternative places. If a place becomes available and you are top of the list, you will be offered a place whether or not you have appealed. If you wish to know your approximate position on the reserve list, contact Mrs L Hammerton in school.

LATE APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION Where there are extenuating circumstances for an application being received after the last date for applications, and it is before the Trustees have established their list of pupils to be admitted, then it will be considered alongside all the others.

“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them become what they are capable of becoming.”

JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE

TREVOR ROAD | BURSCOUGH | LANCASHIRE | L40 7RZ TEL : 01704 893259 EMAIL : enquiries@burscoughprioryacademy.org

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