Thomas Keble School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1. 1Looked After Children / Previously Looked After Children
2. 2Children living in the priority catchment area who will have siblings attending the school when the younger ch — Children living in the priority catchment area who will have siblings attending the school when the younger child is admitted.
3. 3Children who have an authenticated medical reason for attending that particular school. This must be a medical — Children who have an authenticated medical reason for attending that particular school. This must be a medical need which can only be met by Thomas Keble School, due to their exceptional medical condition. Applications under this criterion will only be considered if they are supported by a written statement from the child’s doctor. This must demonstrate that there is a specific connection between the medical need and the facilities or resources of the school.
4. 4Children living in the priority catchment area with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a direct lin — Children living in the priority catchment area with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a direct line.
5. 5Children who live outside the priority catchment area who will have siblings attending the school when the you — Children who live outside the priority catchment area who will have siblings attending the school when the younger child is admitted.
6. 6Children who live outside the priority catchment area with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a str — Children who live outside the priority catchment area with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a straight line. In the case of two or more applications that cannot be separated by the oversubscription criteria outlined above, the school will use the distance between the school and a child’s home as a tie-breaker to decide between applicants. Priority will be given to children who live closest to the school. In the event of there needing to be a ‘tie-break’ between two applications with identical distance, then this will be done by random allocation. To view the school’s comprehensive admissions policy, please see here: Thomas Keble School – Determined Admissions Authority 2027 65

Printed by Gloucestershire County Council in its 2027 secondary information and guidance booklet, which reproduces each school's own admissions policy. Check the school's full determined policy for definitions and evidence requirements. The booklet defines this school's catchment area as: Bisley with Lypiatt, Chalford, Edgeworth, Minchinhampton, Rodborough – Part only Rodborough Lane, Butterow Hill, Bagpath, Bownham Park, Swellshill and areas East, Thrupp, Stroud U.D. – part only the areas south of and not including Bowbridge Lane, Highfield Road and Bisley Road. Includes the villages of Amberley, Bussage, Brimscombe, France Lynch, Whiteway, Eastcombe, Oakridge, Burleigh, The Camp. A map is available in the school to inform parents of the catchment boundary.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.