The Committee considered a report to determine a proposed consultation on the relevant admission arrangements for 2027-28. Specifically, the consultation would consider the following elements for the academic year 2027/28 (September 2027 to July 2028):

·       The admission arrangements for Community Primary Schools in Reading.

·       The coordinated scheme for primary and junior schools.

·       The coordinated scheme for secondary schools.

·       The Relevant Area.

·       The primary phase catchment areas.

Copies of the schemes, policies, relevant area and maps were appended to the report.

The report explained that the consultation would include proposed Publish Admission Number reductions for three schools: Micklands Primary School, Moorlands Primary School and Whitley Part Primary School.  Other proposed amendments for 2027/28 were also proposed to comply with the School Admission Code 2021.

The Consultation would last for a minimum of six weeks and would take place between 1 October 2025 and 31 January 2026 in the determination year. The Committee noted that the outcome of the consultation and final documents would be presented at the January 2026 meeting for a final decision.

Resolved –

(1)       That the proposed consultation on the relevant admission arrangements for 2027-28 including the schools below, be approved:

a)    The proposed reduction of Published Admission Number at Micklands Primary School.

b)    The proposed reduction of Published Admission Number at Moorlands Primary School.

c)    The proposed reduction of Published Admission Number at Whitley Park Primary School.