URL: https://democracy.brighton-hove.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7531

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: This report seeks permission to consult on school admission arrangements for 2027-28

Content: This report seeks permission to consult on school admission arrangements for 2027-28 1)             Cabinet agree to make no changes to the council’s admission arrangements other than the changes listed below.   2)             Cabinet agree to consult upon a change to the admission priorities for secondary schools to enable the sibling link to be applied regardless of the catchment area where families live.   3)             Cabinet agree to consult upon a change to the Published Admission Number (PAN) of Rudyard Kipling Primary School from 45 to 30 pupils.   4)             Cabinet agree to consult upon a change to the Published Admission Number (PAN) of Downs Junior School from 128 to 96 pupils to reflect changes previously made at Downs Infant School.   5)             Cabinet agree to consult upon a change to the way waiting lists are operated.   6)             Cabinet agree to consult on the Primary and Secondary coordinated schemes and to make no changes to the “relevant area”.

Date of Decision: November 13, 2025