Admissions & Appeals

Admissions Consultation 2028-2029

Chadwell Heath Academy is consulting on its proposed admission arrangements for the 2028-2029 academic year.

The proposed changes are intended to improve the clarity of the policy, reflect current admissions and SEND legislation, and provide additional information regarding waiting lists, in-year admissions, EHCPs and Sixth Form admissions. There are no proposed changes to the Academy's Published Admission Number (PAN) of 186 places for Year 7, and no changes to the order of the oversubscription criteria.

The consultation will run from Monday 12 October 2026 to Monday 23 November 2026.

The draft admission arrangements can be viewed below. If you would like to provide feedback, please complete the consultation response form using the link below:

Consultation Response Form
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The consultation closes on Monday 23 November 2026. All responses received during the consultation period will be considered before the Academy Trust determines the final admission arrangements.

Primary Transfer Admissions

All admissions for Primary Transfer to Secondary School for September 2027 MUST be made through your Local Authority. The closing date for applications is Sunday 31st October 2026 at 11.59 p.m. You must apply online.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND APPLICATION FORMS TO THE SCHOOL.

The Local Authority will notify the School of all applications after the closing date.

The Governing Body Admissions Committee will allocate 186 places by applying the published admissions criteria.

The School cannot give any information concerning the progress of applications.

The Local Authority will notify parents of their application result on 1st March 2027.

Parents who applied for entry and are unsuccessful have the right to appeal for entry to an Independent Appeal Panel. Appeal requests should be addressed to the Clerk to the Independent Appeal Panel.

Appeals will be heard in early June 2027.

In-Year Applications

Admissions to Existing Year Groups

The Academy Trust is the admission authority for the Academy and is therefore responsible for admissions into all existing year groups outside the normal admissions round (in-year admissions). The Trust has delegated responsibility for the administration and determination of in-year applications to its Admissions Committee.

The Published Admission Number (PAN) for each year group is 186 for entry in September 2027.

Parents may apply for a place at the Academy at any time outside the normal admissions round. All applications will be considered in accordance with the Academy’s published admission arrangements and the School Admissions Code.

Where an application is refused, parents have the right to appeal to an Independent Admission Appeal Panel. An appeal can only be submitted after an application has been made and formally refused by the Admissions Committee. Requests for an appeal hearing should be submitted in writing to the Clerk to the Independent Appeal Panel.

Parents whose applications are unsuccessful may request that their child’s name be placed on the waiting list, which will be maintained in accordance with the Academy’s oversubscription criteria.

If you wish to apply for a place at the Academy outside the normal admissions round, please complete the In-Year Application Form using the link below.