Consultation 2026/27

Introduction

The Kemnal Academies Trust (the “Admission Authority”) is the admission authority for Chichester High School (the “Academy”).

The Admission Authority is consulting on the Academy’s proposed Admission Arrangements for 2026-2027 in accordance with paragraph 1.45 of the School Admissions Code (September 2021).

Duration of the Consultation

The consultation process is open from 14th October 2024 to 22nd November 2024. If you wish to comment on the proposal you must submit your response in writing during this period. Details of how to submit your views are set out below (see “How to respond to the Consultation”).

Who is involved in the Consultation?

● parents of children between the ages of 2 and 18;

● other persons in the area who in the opinion of the Admission Authority have an interest in the proposal;

● all other primary and secondary admission authorities in the local area; and

● the local authority.

The Proposal

The Admission Authority proposes the changes detailed below to the policy:

1) Reduction in PAN (Pupil Admission Number) from 270 to 240

A copy of the proposed Admissions Arrangements for 2026/27 can be found here on the website and on the page entitled “Consultation of 2026-27 Admissions Policy” available from the “Admissions” menu.

How to respond to the Consultation

You are invited to send any comments in relation to the proposal in writing to Emma Symonds via email or via post for the attention of Emma Symonds, Chichester High School, Kingsham Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8EB.

Following the consultation period, the Admission Authority will consider any comments received and determine how to proceed.

The Admission Authority will determine the final Admission Arrangements for the Academy by 28th February 2025.
A copy of the Admission Arrangements will be published on the Academy’s website by 15th March 2025.

Any subsequent objections to the published Admission Arrangements will need to be made to the Office of the Schools Adjudicator by 15th May 2025.