Documents needed:

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· Child’s Birth Certificate (copy)

· Proof of address

· Baptismal Certificate (if applicable)

 

Reception

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How to apply (September intake):

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· Applications are coordinated by Birmingham City Council (BCC). Please submit your Reception application via the BCC School Admissions portal by the published deadline.

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Catholic Supplementary Information Form (SIF)

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· In addition to your BCC application, please complete our Supplementary Information Form (SIF) so that the correct Catholic admissions criteria can be applied.

· Provide proof of Baptism (if applicable) with the SIF and return it to the school office.

· Documents to include with SIF

· Child’s Birth Certificate (copy)

· Proof of address

· Baptismal Certificate (if applicable)

 

In-Year Applications (Reception – Year 6)

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You can apply at any time outside the normal Reception admissions round. Children will be admitted where places are available.

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How to apply:

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· Complete the In-Year Application Form (available at stberns.co.uk), or request a hard copy from the office (Tel 0121 783 7232 | Email admissions@stberns.co.uk).

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· Return completed forms to: Mrs M. Smallwood, St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, Hob Moor Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8QL, or email admissions@stberns.co.uk.

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If there are more applications than places:

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· We will apply our published oversubscription criteria (see the full Admission Arrangements).

· If no places are available, your child will be placed on the waiting list. Details will be included in your outcome letter.

 

Appeals

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If your application is unsuccessful, you have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel.

· Late appeals will be heard at the same time as previously scheduled appeals or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.

· Decision letters are normally sent within seven school days of the hearing.

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Key Contacts

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Contact: Mrs M. Smallwood, admissions@stberns.co.uk 0121 783 7232

 

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