St George's CofE Primary School

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

1. 1Looked after children or children who have previously been looked after but immediately after being looked after became — Looked after children or children who have previously been looked after but immediately after being looked after became the subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. St George’s CE Mossley admission arrangements 2027/28
2. 2Exceptional/special family or medical circumstances that may apply — Exceptional/special family or medical circumstances that may apply. In the event of a place being sought under this criterion, supporting evidence will be required, e.g. letter from doctor or hospital, Community Health Physician, Social Services or the Educational Psychologist, as appropriate. This evidence must state the reasons why the child should attend this school rather than any other school. A panel of governors will make a decision as to whether to admit a child under this criterion, using the evidence provided. All information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence.
3. 3Children living in the same home as siblings — Children living in the same home as siblings (brothers or sisters) already in school at the time of admission. This will include full, step, half, foster and adopted siblings and children of the parent/carer’s partner
4. 4Children having a regular involvement with St — Children having a regular involvement with St. George’s Church, i.e. where one or more parent attends public worship at church with the child on average once a month over the 6 months period immediately prior to application. This should be verified by a letter from the vicar or a completed certificate of attendance signed by the vicar and returned to the school by the closing date.
5. 5Children having a regular involvement with another Christian church in the area which is a member of Churches Together — Children having a regular involvement with another Christian church in the area which is a member of Churches Together. For the purposes of these admission arrangements 'Christian church' means a church which is 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. The list of nationally Designated churches can be found at https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2019- 04/list_of_designated_churches_3_oct_18.pdf . i.e. where one or more parent attends public worship at church with the child on average once a month over the six months period immediately prior to application. This should be verified by a letter from the vicar, minister or other church officer of that church, or a completed certificate of attendance signed by the same and returned to the school by the closing date.
6. 6Those whose homes are within the Benefice of Mossley — Those whose homes are within the Benefice of Mossley. (map available on request) – this is the old parishes of St George’s and All Saints
7. 7Any other children — Any other children, with priority given to those living nearest the school. If the school is not oversubscribed, all applicants will be offered places. If the school is oversubscribed, all applicants for admission will be considered against the above criteria. NB all children seeking a place in Reception MUST apply, including children who attend the nursery at St George’s. No additional priority is given to children attending the nursery. Applications must be made on the Common Application Form available from the local authority and should be returned to the local authority by the closing date. The local authority will forward the applications to the school. St George’s CE Mossley admission arrangements 2027/28

"Admissions Policy 2027 28", published by the school on its own website (https://www.st-georges-mossley.tameside.sch.uk/docs/Policies/St_Georges_Policies/Admissions_Policy_2027_2028.pdf).

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.