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Each year, the Local Authority consults upon its admission arrangements and attempts where possible to mirror the admission round time frames of neighbouring authorities. Prior to the consultation, the admission numbers for all schools should be determined and form part of this consultation. The admission numbers for the schools are derived from the physical capacity of the school to accommodate pupil’s learning needs.
Each year, the date at which the admissions round opens is set. Simultaneously, a closing date for completed applications is established. The Authority will ensure that this time frame between publication and closing dates is no shorter than six weeks. The offer date, when parents/carers will be informed of the outcomes of their applications is also established as part of the consultation on admission arrangements.