Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

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. 1“Looked after” children and children who were “previously looked after”. If you are making an application… — “Looked after” children and children who were “previously looked after”. If you are making an application under the priority for a previously looked after child, you will need to provide evidence of this with your application (e.g. a copy of the court order) so the local authority can verify this priority.
2. 2Up to 140 places to those who worship within the Church of England. These places will be offered in the… — Up to 140 places to those who worship within the Church of England. These places will be offered in the following order: i) to children whose immediate family 5 is at the heart of the church, who have a sibling4attending Abbey Grange in Years 8-11 in September 2027. ii) to children whose immediate family is at the heart of the church, who do not have a sibling attending Abbey Grange in Years 8-11 in September 2027. iii) to children whose immediate family is attached to the church, who have a sibling attending Abbey Grange in Years 8-11 in September 2027. iv) to children whose immediate family is attached to the church, who do not have a sibling attending Abbey Grange in Years 8-11 in September 2027.
3. 3Up to 70 places to those who worship other Christian churches. For the purposes of these admission… — Up to 70 places to those who worship other Christian churches. For the purposes of these admission arrangements ‘other Christia n churches’ means churches which are Designated under the Ecumenical Relations Measure 2018, nationally by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, or locally by the diocesan bishop, or which is a member of Churches Together in England, or affiliated to the Evangelical Alliance or a Partner Church of Affinity. These places will be offered in the following order: i) to children whose immediate family is at the heart of the church, who have a sibling attending Abbey Grange in Years 8-11 in September 2027. ii) to children whose immediate family is at the heart of the church, who do not have a sibling attending Abbey Grange in Years 8-11 in September 2027. iii) to children whose immediate family is attached to the church, who have a sibling attending Abbey Grange in Years 8-11 in September 2027. iv) to children whose immediate family is attached to the church, who do not have a sibling attending Abbey Grange in Years 8-11 in September 2027.
4. 4Up to 25 places to those who worship within one of the following world religions (Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam,… — Up to 25 places to those who worship within one of the following world religions (Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism or Sikhism). These places will be offered in the following order: i) to children whose immediate family is at the heart of the place of worship, who have a sibling attending Abbey Grange in Years 8-11 in September 2027. ii) to children whose immediate family is at the heart of the place of worship, who do not have a sibling attending Abbey Grange in Years 8-11 in September 202 7. iii) to children whose immediate family is attached to the place of worship, who have a sibling attending Abbey Grange in Years 8-11 in September 2027. iv) to children whose immediate family is attached to the place of worship, who do not have a sibling attending Abbey Grange in Years 8-11 in September 2027.
5. 5Children who have a parent/carer employed by Abbey Grange Cof E Academy at time of application. In order to… — Children who have a parent/carer employed by Abbey Grange Cof E Academy at time of application. In order to fulfil this requirement, the member of staff must fulfil either or both of these circumstances: a. where the member of staff has been employed at the Academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the academy is made; and/or b. the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Eligible staff members who apply for a school place should inform the Academy office.
6. 6Any remaining applications in excess of 140 who meet the criteria under category 2. The places will be… — Any remaining applications in excess of 140 who meet the criteria under category 2. The places will be offered in accordance with the order specified in category 2.
7. 7Any remaining applications in excess of 70 who meet the criteria under category 3. The places will be offered… — Any remaining applications in excess of 70 who meet the criteria under category 3. The places will be offered in accordance with the order specified in category 3.
8. 8Any remaining applications in excess of 25 who meet the criteria under category 4. The places will be offered… — Any remaining applications in excess of 25 who meet the criteria under category 4. The places will be offered in accordance with the order specified in category 4.
9. 9Any other children.

Leeds City Council's published summary of this school's admission policy for 2027 to 2028 (from the council's school directory). Abbey Grange Church of England Academy is its own admission authority; the full determined policy is published by the school at https://www.abbeygrangeacademy.co.uk/parents-carers/admissions. Places are offered in priority order.

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.