Admissions & Prospectus
º£½ÇÖ±²¥ is a heavily oversubscribed school; although we would like to offer a place to every child who wants to come here, that sadly isn’t possible. We admit 330 students per year into Year 7 and these places are awarded strictly in line with the terms of our Admissions Policy (including our oversubscription criteria).
Full details of º£½ÇÖ±²¥â€™s admissions process, including in-year transfers, admitting children outside their normal age group, and the appeals process, please consult our Admissions Policy and related guidance, by clicking on the green boxes below.  If you require a hard copy of any of the documents, please contact the academy.
TAH Prospectus
Take a look at our prospectus. Read about all things º£½ÇÖ±²¥ from admissions information to pastoral care.
View linkIf your preference for a place at º£½ÇÖ±²¥ cannot be met, you have the right of appeal within 20 school days from being provided with the decision letter. If you wish to appeal, you should state in writing your reasons for the appeal and send this to the Independent Appeals Clerk (details below). The clerk will explain the process, timelines etc. and communicate with any appellants directly.
John Halshaw
Managing Director
Governor Support Ltd
PO Box 1065
Nelson
BB9 4DA
john.halshaw@govsupport.co.uk
Fair Banding - How it Works
Why don't you come and be part of º£½ÇÖ±²¥? Here is a taste of what you will experience when you join us.
In-Year Admissions
The procedure for allocating in-year vacancies at º£½ÇÖ±²¥ will include a Fair Banding assessment to honour the character of the Admissions policy, as permitted by the Department for Education. Governors will ensure that any child who wishes to be admitted to the school into Year 7 (after the first term) or Years 8-11, will be given the opportunity to sit the Fair Banding assessment. Upon receipt of an in-year application, TAH will notify the applicants in writing of the next available assessment date and time. Assessments for potential in-year admissions will be held once each half-term on the following dates:
- Monday 10 February 2025
- Monday 17 March 2025
- Monday 28 April 2025
- Monday 14 July 2025
In exceptional circumstances (and to ensure we work in line with the Admissions Code), a second opportunity will be made available for the child to sit the assessment. Details of the assessment will be communicated to parents in advance.
Sitting the FB assessment does not guarantee a place at TAH. It does however give children on the waiting list, priority over those who choose not to sit the assessment. At such time that a vacancy arises, places will be offered to applicants in accordance with the academy’s Admissions policy and oversubscription criteria.
Visit the website for further details.