A guide for parents and carers on admissions to Secondary School

Catholic faith (Catechumens) who canprovide a letter of confirmation fromthe parish priest.6. Other children with a sibling at theschool at the time of admission.7. Children who are members of EasternOrthodox Churches. Evidence ofBaptism will be required.8. Children of families who are membersof other Christian denominations thatare part of Churches Together inEngl<strong>and</strong>. Evidence of Baptism (ordedication) provided by a priest orminister of a designated place ofworship will be required.9. Children who are members of otherfaiths. Evidence of membership of thefaith provided by a priest, minister orreligious leader of a designated placeof worship will be required.10. Any other children <strong>for</strong> whom aSupplementary In<strong>for</strong>mation Form hasbeen completed.11. Any other children.Priority within the OversubscriptionCriteria:The governors will apply the following orderof priorities within any of the above criteriawhen applications exceed the number ofplaces available <strong>and</strong> it is necessary to decidebetween applications through a priorityranking:i. Social or medical need which make theschool particularly suitable <strong>for</strong> thechild in question. Strong <strong>and</strong> relevantevidence must be provided by anappropriate professional authority (e.g.qualified medical practitioner,education welfare officer, social workeror priest) (see note c)).ii. For Oversubscription Criteria 2 or 3above - The strength of evidence ofpractice of the faith as demonstratedby the level of the child’s Massattendance on Sundays (see notes f)<strong>and</strong> g)). This evidence must beprovided by the parent/carer <strong>and</strong> beendorsed by a priest at the church(es)where the child normally worships.Applications will be ranked in the ordershown on the SupplementaryIn<strong>for</strong>mation Form i.e. firstly thoseattending Mass weekly or at least 3times a month, then once or twice amonth, then less than once a month,then those who do not attend.iii. For Oversubscription Criteria 5, 6 or 7above - the strength of evidence ofpractice of the faith as demonstratedby the level of the child's attendanceat services. This evidence must beprovided by the parent/carer <strong>and</strong> beendorsed by the minister/faith leaderat the child’s designated place ofworship. Applications will be ranked inthe order shown on theSupplementary In<strong>for</strong>mation Form i.e.firstly those who attend servicesweekly or at least three times a month,then once or twice a month, then lessthan once a month, then those who donot attend.iv.Distance from home (the address atwhich the child resides) to the school(closest proximity receives highestpriority) (see note e)). Evidence ofresidence may be required.Notes (these <strong>for</strong>m part of theadmission arrangements):a) ‘Looked after children’ are childrenwho are in the care of the localauthority (LA) as defined by section22(1) of the Children’s Act 1989.‘Previously looked after children’means children who were looked afterbut ceased to be so because they wereadopted or became subject to aresidence order or special guardianshiporder.b) ‘Baptised Catholic’ describes a memberwhose Church of Baptism is ‘inIf you have any queries please contact the Admissions Team on 0118 937 2550 or email: admissions.team@reading.gov.ukApply online at www.reading.gov.uk/schooladmissions 22