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Brent Catholic Secondary Schools The Convent of Jesus and Mary Newman College St Gregory’s

Applying for a Secondary School You are responsible for completing all paperwork and ensuring it is submitted on time. If you have any queries, please contact Mrs Kirwan White our parent support worker or make an appointment to see me. Find a school -> Submit your application -> Accept your offer. If you do not live in Brent, you will need to apply to the council that you live in. Key dates Applications open - 1 September 2016 Applications close - October 2016 Offer day - ? March 2017 Accept your offer - by ? March 2017. The process

Applying Online When you apply on line and change your mind your last application is used. When you apply on line you will be given a password and can check your offer on line but must accept your place in writing. Press the submit button Print your application for reference.

Additional Information If you have any additional information about your child or circumstances then it must be included with the application. All information must be sent with the application.

The Admission Authority for each of the schools that parents have listed as a preference will determine whether a place can be offered at that school. Where a school has more applications than places available, the Admission Authority will use the school’s published admissions criteria to determine the order in which applicants will be offered places. Parents will be notified of the outcome of their applications by the education authority of the borough in which they live. No child will be offered more than one maintained school. Parents must reply to confirm they want the place offered. If a parent does not reply, the offer of a place may be withdrawn.

To apply you must: Use an application form supplied by the education authority in their borough of residence. Choose up to six schools in total across all boroughs on the application form (make sure that you list your choices in order of preference). Return/Submit this form to your LEA. Fill in a supplementary form and Priests reference for each Catholic school. This form needs to be sent to the Secondary school(s) on or before the closing date. (Ask for a receipt) Late applications will not be considered until places have been allocated

Closing date For Catholic schools, a completed Priest’s reference form must also be sent to each of the Secondary school(s). It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that all necessary forms are completed and returned to the correct address no later than the closing date.

Selective Schools Preparation References

Common issues Letters of support or information Late applications Missing information Not meeting the criteria

Questions?

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