URL: https://barnsleymbc.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3087

Decision Maker: Executive Director Children's Services

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: In accordance with the requirements of the National School Admissions Code (2021) to approve the proposed co-ordinated scheme for admission to schools in the Borough during the 2027/2028 academic year. Barnsley MBC acts as the admissions authority for all maintained community and voluntary controlled schools within the Borough. The co-ordination of admission schemes between different admission authorities in local areas, is a statutory requirement upon the local authority and is a mechanism for ensuring the single offer of a school place on National Offer Day where a parent has completed a common application form.   The purpose of this report is to approve the co-ordination of admission arrangements for the 2027/2028 admission year. The draft proposed scheme is fully compliant with the requirements of school admissions legislation which sets out the statutory duties of the Local Authority. A copy of the Scheme is attached as Appendix 1 to this report.   As there are no changes proposed to the previous coordinated scheme, consultation was not required. The exclusive purpose of this report is to ensure the implementation of the co-ordinated scheme of admission to schools in Barnsley in compliance with the Local Authority’s statutory responsibilities under the Schools Admissions Code.

Date of Decision: February 5, 2026