Admission process and appeal a decision

The Coordinated Admissions Scheme makes sure that each pupil living within the Cumberland area receives only one offer of a school place, whether that is at a school within Cumberland, or one maintained by a neighbouring authority.

A catchment area is a geographical area, which gives priority for admission to families who live within its boundary.

If you are not offered a place at your preferred school or schools you have a right of appeal to an independent school admission appeals panel.

How admissions to nursery places are assessed if there are more applicants than places.

How admissions to primary and secondary places (except Year 12) are assessed if there are more applicants than places.

How admissions for Year 12 places are assessed if there are more applicants than places.

The process schools follow for children from overseas who are applying for a school place in the area.

The School Organisation Plan explains how school places are balanced across the areas to meet needs.