Decision - School Admission Arrangements 2025-26

Brighton and Hove Children, Families & Schools Committee Decided 6 Nov 2023 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Children, Families & Schools Committee

Report author

Richard Barker

Published

6 Nov 2023

Reference

7071

As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report will recommend consulting on admission arrangements for the city's schools to take effect from September 2025.

RESOLVED: (1) That Committee agreed to make no changes to the council's admission arrangements or school catchment areas (other than the changes listed below). (2) That the Committee agreed to consult upon a change to the Published Admission Number (PAN) of Brunswick Primary School from 120 to 90. (3) That the Committee agreed to consult upon a change to the Published Admission Number (PAN) of Goldstone Primary School from 90 to 60. (4) That the Committee agreed to consult upon a change to the Published Admission Number (PAN) of Patcham Infant School from 90 to 60. (5) That the Committee agreed to consult upon a change to the Published Admission Number (PAN) of Queen's Park Primary School from 60 to 30. (6) That the Committee agreed to consult upon a change to the Published Admission Number (PAN) of Rudyard Kipling Primary School from 60 to 45. (7) That the Committee agreed to consult upon a change to the Published Admission Number (PAN) of Saltdean Primary School from 90 to 60. (8) That the Committee agreed to consult upon a change to the Published Admission Number (PAN) of Stanford Infant School from 90 to 60. (9) That the Committee agreed to consult upon a change to the Published Admission Number (PAN) of St Luke's Primary School from 90 to 60. (10) That the Committee agreed to consult upon a change to the Published Admission Number (PAN) of Woodingdean Primary School from 60 to 45. (11) That the Committee agreed to consult on amending the admission priorities for Brighton & Hove community secondary schools to include a new priority 3 for pupils eligible for Free School Meals (up to the city average percentage). (12) That the Committee agreed to make no changes to the "relevant area".

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The assessment considers the equality impacts of consulting on reducing the Published Admission Number at nine Brighton and Hove primary and infant schools for September 2025. It recommends making the consultation accessible and improving engagement with disabled families, ethnic minority families, families using English as an additional language, and other underrepresented communities.

Recommendation

Proceed with an accessible consultation on the proposed reductions in Published Admission Numbers, using alternative formats, translated materials, online, telephone and virtual options, varied meeting times and locations, and targeted engagement through relevant services and community organisations.

Financial impact

Reducing surplus school places is intended to reduce the risk of schools incurring deficit budgets and implications for the council’s budget; no specific amount is stated.

Ward affected

city-wide

Date in document

31 Oct 2023

Stakeholders named

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Parents of children aged 2 to 18Children with Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesDisabled parents and parents of children with a disabilityEthnic minority familiesFamilies with English as an additional languageChildren in Care and Care Experienced Young PeopleSchools and school governing bodiesNurseries and childcare providersOther admission authoritiesNeighbouring local authorities

Next steps

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Conduct the consultation from 7 November 2023 to 22 December 2023.
Present the consultation results to the Children, Families & Schools Committee on 8 January 2024.
Provide consultation documentation in accessible formats and different languages where required.
Use online, telephone, virtual and alternative engagement methods for people unable to attend public meetings.
Liaise with PaCC, Amaze, EMAS, nurseries, schools and community groups to improve participation.
Monitor the action plan through service or business plans.

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