Coordinated Admission Consultation for admissions in 2028 to 2029
In line with the School Admissions Code 2021, we hold a coordinated admission consultation on behalf of schools within York and the School Admission Authorities who wish to take part.
The consultation is open from 12 October 2026 to 4.00pm on 27 November 2026, and has been extended from the original end date of 24 November 2026
The draft admissions policies, published admission numbers and related documents for schools in the city of York area advise how admissions applications and decisions will be made for the 2028 to 2029 school year.
Some draft documents will apply to more than one school where the policy applies to Community and Voluntary Controlled schools and schools within a Multi Academy Trust. The schools to which the policy applies are listed in the policy.
Feedback provided, through the admission consultation survey, regarding schools where City of York Council are the Admission Authority will be considered by City of York Council. Feedback provided through the admission consultation survey regarding schools which are part of a Multi Academy Trust, where the Trust is the Admission Authority, will be passed to the Trust to be considered.
See further details of the 2028 to 2029 School Admissions Consultation.
- Coordinated Admissions Schemes
- Admissions policies
- Supplementary Information Forms
- Application forms
- Year 12 Admissions Policies
- Published Admission Numbers
- Catchment areas
- Admissions Consultation surveys
- Other related documents
- School Admissions Determination Notice
Coordinated Admissions Schemes
There are 3 draft Coordinated Admissions Schemes.
Each Scheme explains how the Local Authority will coordinate applications for entry into Reception, Year 3 and Year 7 for all schools, including key dates on coordinating with other local authorities:
- Coordinated Admissions Scheme - Primary and Infant Schools for Reception
- Coordinated Admissions Scheme - Junior Schools for Year 3
- Coordinated Admissions Scheme - Secondary Schools for Year 7
Admissions policies
Community and Voluntary Controlled schools
These draft admissions policies apply to Community and Voluntary Controlled (CVC) schools within the city of York area - that is, where the City of York Council is the admissions authority:
- CVC Admissions Policy - Primary and Infant Schools for Reception
- CVC Admissions Policy - Secondary Schools for Year 7
Academy and Voluntary Aided schools
These are the draft admissions policies for Academy or Voluntary Aided Schools.
Some schools have their own admissions policy, and some share a policy - for example, non-church schools within the same Academy Trust. It's apparent from each policy which schools are covered. We would advise that you also consult the website of the school or Academy Trust.
If you provide any feedback on the admission arrangements of a Multi Academy Trust school, where the Trust is the Admission Authority, this will be passed to the Trust to be considered during their determination process.
- Archbishop Holgate's Church of England School - Admissions Policy
- Excel Learning Trust - Admissions Policy
- Heartwood Learning Trust - Admissions Policy
- Heworth Church of England Primary School - Admissions Policy
- Manor Church of England Academy - Admissions Policy
- Pathfinder MAT - Admissions Policy
- The Education Alliance - Admissions Policy
- Yorkshire Learning Trust - Primary and Junior Policy
- Yorkshire Learning Trust - Fulford School Policy
Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust are unable to take part in the coordinated consultation. They will hold their own consultation. The consultation, admission documents and the opportunity to contribute feedback will be shared once information is available. Information can also be found on the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust website.
Ebor Academy Trust are not making any changes to the admission arrangements for their schools in York and are therefore not taking part in the coordinated consultation. If any consultation takes place at a later date , the consultation, admission documents and the opportunity to contribute feedback will be shared once information is available. Information can also be found on the Ebor Academy Trust website.
We have 2 schools which are going through academisation, Carr Infant School and St Barnabas CE Primary School. The schools will appear in the Trust and Community and Voluntary Controlled School draft policies. Following completion of the academisation process, each school will only appear in 1 final determined policy.
Supplementary Information Forms
You'll require a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) when you need to apply for a specific type of school place, for example:
- a place in a ballot
- on the grounds of religion or belief
If the Supplementary Information Form is not listed please contact the school directly.
- Archbishop Holgate's Church of England School - SIF
- Heworth Church of England Primary School - SIF
- Manor Church of England Academy - SIF
Application forms
Applications are made online via Parent Portal, however please see application forms for 2028 to 2029:
- Primary School Application Form 2028 to 2029
- Junior School Application Form 2028 to 2029
- Secondary School Application Form 2028 to 2029
- In Year Application Form 2028 to 2029
Year 12 Admissions Policies
There are 5 draft admissions policies for Post-16/Year 12 entry.
Each school has a separate admissions policy:
- Archbishop Holgate's Church of England School Year 12 - Admissions Policy
- Fulford School Year 12 - Admissions Policy
- Huntington School Year 12 - Admissions Policy
- Joseph Rowntree School Year 12 - Admissions Policy
- Yorkshire Learning Trust Fulford School Year 12 - Admissions Policy
Year 12 Application Forms
- Archbishop Holgate's Church of England School Year 12 - Internal students application form
- Archbishop Holgate's Church of England School Year 12 - External students application form
- Huntington School Year 12 - Application Form
- Joseph Rowntree School Year 12 - Internal Students - Application Form
- Joseph Rowntree School Year 12 - External Students - Application Form
- Fulford School Year 12 - link to apply
Published Admission Numbers
See the published admissions numbers for state-funded schools in the city of York area:
- infant
- junior
- primary
- secondary
Where there are any proposed changes in admission numbers, this is highlighted.
These schools admit children at the start of either Reception, Year 3, Year 7 or Year 12 as the normal year of entry.
Published Admission Numbers (PAN) proposed changes:
| School | Current PAN | Proposed PAN | Reason | MAT website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Earswick Primary School | 30 | 15 | Forecast demand in the catchment is low. The school will raise the PAN if required to meet demand from new housing in the catchment. The reduction in PAN will enable the school to run more efficiently. | Pathfinder Academy Website |
| Archbishop of York Junior School | 45 | 30 | The reduced PAN is in line with Bishopthorpe Infant School. | Yorkshire Learning Trust website |
| Joseph Rowntree School | 210 | 180 | Forecast demand in the catchment is low. The school will raise the PAN if required to meet demand from new housing in the catchment. The reduction in PAN will enable the school to run more efficiently. |
Catchment areas
Find details of current Primary and Secondary catchment areas online.
There are no catchment changes as part of this consultation.
Admissions Consultation surveys
Take part in the 2028 to 2029 School Admissions Consultation:
Admission Consultation for parents, carers, stakeholders and interested parties
Admission Consultation for schools, Multi Academy Trusts, and Local Authorities
The consultation is open from 12 October 2026 to 4.00pm on 27 November 2026, and has been extended from the original end date of 24 November 2026.
At the end of the consultation period the feedback will be collated.
Feedback on the admission arrangements of a Multi Academy Trust school, where the Trust is the Admission Authority, will be passed to the Trust to be considered during their determination process.
Feedback on city of York admission changes will be collated and presented to the Executive Member for determination before 28 February.
Other related documents
The following documents don't only relate to the 2028 to 2029 school year, but have been included in the consultation:
- Delayed and Deferred Admission to Primary School
- In Year Coordinated Admissions Scheme
- In Year Admissions Policy for Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools
- Out of Cohort - guidance for schools
School Admissions Determination Notice
Following consultation, all admission authorities must formally set ('determine') their admission arrangements by 28 February 2027 in line with the School Admissions Code 2021 (GOV.UK).