Transfer Arrangements

This website primarily deals with the arrangements for pupils to be admitted into
primary and secondary schools. There will be occasions, however, when other
pupils wish to transfer between schools, for example, if a family moves into the
area. In this event, the parent should contact the Children, Families and
Learning Department 01642 728094.

From time to time, parents may wish that their child transfer to another school
for other reasons. In the first instance, parents should consult the Head Teacher
of the child’s present school with a view to resolving any problems.

If, after speaking to the Head Teacher, it is still the parent’s preference for a change of school, the parent should contact The Children, Families and Learning Department (tel. 201834 or 201831) for advice regarding the submission of a written request for a change of school.

Where the transfer involves admission to a community school, the request will
be considered on its merits by the Local Education Authority. Priority for
admission when considering such requests will be given to pupils who meet the
criteria set out earlier in this guide. The response to a request for a transfer to
The Newlands FCJ school, St David’s RC Technology College, The King’s Academy and Macmillan Academy will be relayed by the Education Service to the parents, but the decision will be made by the school concerned. In the case of Unity City Academy, transfer requests should be made directly to the Academy (tel. 01642 326262). Parents and the Education Service will be informed of the Academy’s decision.

In the event of parents not being satisfied with the response to their request for a transfer, it will be possible to make an appeal to an Independent Appeal
Committee.