A guide for parents and carers on admissions to Secondary School

lowest score to qualify <strong>for</strong> entry) will be placedon the Waiting List.Oversubscription of CoursesEvery ef<strong>for</strong>t will be made to accommodatestudents who are offered places <strong>and</strong> who meetthe entry requirements <strong>for</strong> a place in Year 12 todo the subjects of their initial choice. However,applicants should appreciate that some subjectsmay become full. This will be most relevant tolate applicants, to those offered places from thewaiting list <strong>and</strong> to those who wish to changetheir original subject choices. Whilst the offer ofa place will remain valid, students’ options maybe governed by availability in individual subjects.Confirmation of PlacesProvisional offers made by 15 March 2013 (orsubsequently, in the case of late applications<strong>and</strong> waiting list applications) will be conditionalon the applicant meeting the entryrequirements in general <strong>and</strong> <strong>for</strong> the chosensubjects in particular. Offers are conditional onapplicants confirming the place by 27 March2013 or, in the case of late application / waitinglist offers, by the deadline given. Offers willlapse if written confirmation is not received bythe school by the given deadline.Fraudulent ApplicationsAny in<strong>for</strong>mation that is subsequently proven tobe inaccurate will potentially invalidate thatapplication.Passport RequirementsAll students must be entitled to hold a fullBritish Passport or to have the right of residencein the United Kingdom. (see Appendix I).AppealsWhere an applicant is not offered a place, she orher <strong>parents</strong> / <strong>carers</strong> may feel that thecircumstances surrounding the applicationprocess gives them grounds <strong>for</strong> appeal. Detailsabout the appeal process are available onapplication to the Admissions Officer at theschool.Open EveningThursday 13 September 20125.00pm - 8.00pm.No parking available on the school site37If 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