URL: https://barnsleymbc.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3086

Decision Maker: Executive Director Children's Services

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: To approve the proposed admission arrangements for all maintained community and voluntary controlled primary and secondary schools in the Borough, during the 2027-2028 school year. The Council is the Admissions Authority for all maintained community and voluntary controlled schools in Barnsley. These authorities determine the admission arrangements for the schools for which they have responsibility. Local authorities must determine the admission arrangements each year even if no consultation has been required.   This accords with the requirement in Section 89 of the School Standards and Framework Act (1998) The determination of the admission arrangements for the 2027- 2028 school year must be finalised no later than 28th February in the determination year, namely by 28th February 2026.   A copy of the proposed admission arrangements for community and voluntary primary and secondary schools in the Borough is attached as Appendix 1 to this report. This draft policy is fully compliant with the requirements of the school admissions legislation which sets out the statutory duties of the Local Authority. The proposed admission arrangements for Penistone Grammar School Post-16 is included in Appendix 2 to this report.   Formal consultation on the proposed arrangements has not been undertaken as there are no changes to previous arrangements. The exclusive purpose of this report is to ensure the implementation of admission arrangements for this group of schools for the proposed school year.

Date of Decision: February 5, 2026