Places are not reserved for unsuccessful applicants who wish to lodge an appeal. 

The school has 254 places available in Year 7 and 254 places have been allocated.

 

How many places are available in Year 7?

The Published Admission Number (PAN) for the school is 254.

 

How many applications did the school receive?

580 on time applications were received for entry in September 2024.

 

How were places allocated?

The following allocations were made on 1 March 2024.

Criteria	Number of places allocated
Education Health Care Plan	9
Looked After Children	1
Social and Medical	1
Children of Members of Staff	2
Siblings	88
Distance	153
Total	254

 

Does the school have a catchment area?

No

 

Does the school have any primary feeder schools?

No.  The school’s admission arrangements do not currently name any primary feeder schools.

 

What was the furthest distance allocated a place?

The furthest distance allocated a place varies from year to year.  The information below details the furthest distance allocated a place under the distance criteria.

2024: 1.766 miles

2023: 1.683 miles 

2022: All applications under the school’s Distance criteria submitted by the closing date, (31st October 2021) were offered a place at the school.

2021: All applications under the school’s Distance criteria submitted by the closing date, (31st October 2021) were offered a place at the school.

 

I applied after the closing date, is my application regarded as late?

If your application was made after the closing date of 31 October 2023 or you changed your preferences after this date, your application will be treated as late.  A late application will not be considered until after all those that were received on time.

I moved house after the closing date, why can’t my new address be taken in to account?

The address used for the allocations is the home address at the closing date, 31 October 2023. If you move address after completing your application, you should inform the Local Authority.  You must provide evidence.  

How do I lodge an appeal?

Parents/carers wishing to lodge an appeal for entry in September 2024 must send a written request for an Appeal Pack by email to:  admissionappeals@greenshawlearningtrust.co.uk

 Alternatively, written requests may be sent to:

 Head of Admissions

 Greenshaw Learning Trust

 Grennell Road

 Sutton

 SM1 3DY

 

Please ensure that you include the following information in all correspondence;

• The name of the school for which you are appealing

• Student’s full name and date of birth

• Parent/Carer’s name, full postal address and contact telephone number

 

The deadline for lodging an appeal for Holmleigh Park High School is 19 April 2024.