Admissions

School Admission Appeals

Timetable 2020

For September 2020 entry

Appeals resulting from the year of entry for admission in September 2020 will be heard according to the following timetable:-
 

An Appeals Form is available from school - please phone 0151 477 8830 and ask for Mrs Chambers or email admin@halewoodacademy.co.uk

Appeals lodged after these dates will be heard within 40 school days of the appeal deadline where possible, or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
 
All appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing at least 10 clear school days in advance of the hearing.
 
All appellants will be sent a copy of the school’s case a reasonable time before the date of the hearing.
 
If any appellant wishes to submit additional evidence which was not included with their initial appeal, they must make sure that it is received within a reasonable time prior to the hearing date (normally three working days). Any additional evidence or information received too late may not be able to be considered at the appeal hearing. The appeal panel must decide whether it should be considered taking into account its significance and the effect of a possible need to adjourn the hearing.

For September 2020

Admission to a secondary school is an important step for a young person and potentially an anxious time for parents and carers. The Governors wish to ensure that each child can be offered a suitable education to meet his/her needs, without prejudicing the welfare and education of other children in the centre.

LA Involvement

The Local Education Authority co-ordinate the admissions of all Knowsley Schools. A copy of their standard application form is available from the Knowsley website. It is also distributed to primary schools in the autumn term.  For more information, please click here. You can download the Knowsley Secondary Education Admissions Booklet HERE

For Parents/Carers

The Academy holds an Open Evening during the autumn term when parents/carers are encouraged to view the facilities, meet staff and students, and ask questions. Parents/carers are also welcome to visit the centre at any time by making an appointment.

Halewood Academy sometimes has to operate a waiting list for year groups for those children whose initial application is refused. Should places become available later in the year then the list will be reviewed. Length of time on the list does not give additional priority. Students on roll at other centres within the area who seek to transfer, will normally only be admitted at the start of term following their application.

If a child is refused a place then parents/carers have the right to appeal.