Darlington LEA is legally responsible for all admissions to Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools. It may not be possible to offer your child a place at your preferred school if that school receives more applications than it can take within its admission limit. Where this happens, the Authority will offer places according to the following criteria in order of priority.

(i) Associated Transport

Pupils who live in an area from which the Authority provides designated transport to the preferred school in order to limit travel costs.

(ii) Medical Reasons

Pupils with very exceptional medical factors directly relating to school placement. Applications under this criterion should be supported by written evidence from a doctor.

(iii) Family Links

Pupils who have a brother or sister already attending the school expected to be on roll at that school at the time of admission.

(iv) Distance

Pupils who live nearest the preferred school measured by the shortest walking
route judged to be safe.

Please note: Priority will be given to those pupils who have expressed a first preference for the school. Pupils who have expressed a second preference will only be considered after the criteria have been applied to all first preferences. In the event of over-subscription within criteria (i), (ii) or (iii) places will be granted to those pupils living nearest to the preferred school (measured by the shortest walking route judged to be safe).