School admissions

Apply for a school place

Secondary schools

The admissions process for the secondary school year starting September 2011 opens 10 September 2010 (deadline for applications will be 31 October 2010).

• Starting secondary school info booklet (PDF)

Primary schools

The admissions process for the primary school year starting September 2011 opens 26 November 2010 (the deadline for applications will be 15 January 2011).

• Starting primary school info booklet (PDF)

Transfers

• Admissions scheme for in year transfers (PDF)

Admission arrangements

• Read admissions arrangements for each school

Consultation on admission arrangements 2011

Consultation closed Friday 11 February 2010. Information is retained for reference purposes.

Admission arrangements are the overall procedure, practices and oversubscription criteria used in deciding the allocation of school places.

• Read consultation documents

Appeal

If your child does not get into your preferred school, you may appeal the decision.

• Primary school appeal form (PDF)

• Secondary school appeal form (PDF)

• Guide to making an appeal (PDF)

To request a paper form, email ecs.pupils@oldham.gov.uk.

Send the form to:

Oldham Council - School Admissions Appeals
Constitutional Services (Room 447)
Civic Centre
West Street
Oldham
OL1 1UL

Email: constitutional.services@oldham.gov.uk

You will get at least 14 days notice in writing of the date and time of the appeal hearing.

You may only appeal for any school once each school year unless there has been a significant change in your circumstances.

Contact

School Admissions Team
Level 6
The Civic Centre
West Street
Oldham
OL1 1XJ

• Email: ecs.pupils@oldham.gov.uk

• Phone: 0161 770 4214 (Primary admissions)

• Phone: 0161 770 4213 (Secondary admissions)

• Fax: 0161 770 4277

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