Decision details

The Chief Executive of Education Leeds submitted a report on the results of consultation done with regard to admission arrangements, and seeking approval for proposed admission numbers, policy and arrangements.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That approval be given to the implementation of the following proposals in the 2008 admission round:-

·  Primary and secondary school co-ordinated admission arrangements.

·  Introducing a final deadline date for admission appeals.

·  Giving ‘looked after’ children priority for in-year transfers.

·  Delegating admission into the 6^th form to school governors.

(b)  (i)  That the admission numbers of Bankside Primary be increased from 70 to 90 in the 2008 admission round;

  (ii)  That the admission numbers of Harehills Primary be increased from 60 to 90 in the 2008 admission round;

  (iii)  That the admission numbers of Brownhill Primary School be decreased from 60 to 45 in the 2008 admission round;

  (iv)  That the admission numbers of Stanningley Primary School be increased from 28 to 30 in the 2008 admission round;

  (v)  That the admission numbers of Kippax North J & I School be decreased from 40 to 30 in the 2008 admission round;

  (vi)  That the admission numbers for Bramley St Peters be decreased from 60 to 45 in the 2008 admission round.

(c)  That the proposal to give priority to children in infant schools for entry into junior schools be reissued in next year’s consultation round.

(d)  That the proposal to break the sibling link when the older child is in the sixth form be not approved and that Education Leeds be requested  to give further consideration as to how difficulties in administering the current arrangements might be more appropriately addressed.