Issue details

Determination of school admission arrangements for 2027/28

 

 

This report will present the outcomes of this year’s statutory consultation on admission arrangements for all Kirklees community and voluntary controlled schools for 2027/28. These admission arrangements must be determined by 28th February 2026 to comply with the national School Admissions Code.

 

There is ongoing engagement with the Kirklees school system including via the Places Access and Inclusion Committee of the Education and Learning Partnership Board. There will be specific communication about opportunities for engagement with Headteachers and Governing Bodies prior to the launch of the statutory consultation.

 

There will be a six week statutory consultation with all stakeholders.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/11/2025

Decision due: 13 Jan 2026 by Cabinet

Lead member: Portfolio Holder - Children's Services (Statutory responsibility for children), Portfolio Holder - Education

Lead director: Service Director - Learning & Early Support

Department: Education & Communities

Contact: Martin Wilby, Head of Education Places and Access 01484 221000 Email: martin.wilby@kirklees.gov.uk.

Consultation process

There will be a six week statutory consultation with all stakeholders.

Members/Officers Involved: Tom Brailsford - Executive Director Jo-Anne Sanders - Service Director Jane Rylah - Portfolio Holder Viv Kendrick - Portfolio Holder Sam Lawton - Monitoring Officer - Service Director – Legal, Governance and Commissioning

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