Admissions

We are delighted that you are considering Campion School for your child. We understand what a big decision it is to choose the right school for your child, so encourage all parents to come and see us in action. To book a visit please call us or email Transition@campionschool.org.uk

All admissions to Campion School are processed by West Northamptonshire Council. To apply for a place, you will need to complete the online application form.

Full details and advice on school admissions can be found on the West Northamptonshire Council website: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/secondary-school-places and through the admissions policy detailed below.

In-Year Admissions

We accept admissions in year into any year group. To apply for a place, please visit https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/secondary-school-places

Appeals

Parents/carers whose application for a place is unsuccessful, have the right to appeal the decision. This must be expressed in accordance with the Schools Admissions Criteria. Should you wish to appeal, please visit the School Admissions Appeals pages of the WNC website here: http://westnorthants.gov.uk/school-admissions-and-appeals/appeal-school-place
If parents/carers wish to submit supporting evidence after lodging their appeal, it should be emailed to appealsteam.NCC@westnorthants.gov.uk within 10 working days of the submission of the appeal.

Appeals must be lodged in writing, giving the reasons for appeal, by 5pm on the nominated date set by the Local Authority. Appeals received after this date will still be heard, but there is no guarantee they will be heard before the end of the school year in which the application is made.
NB: For appeals concerning places not offered during the normal admissions round, i.e. in-year places, appeals should be submitted within 30 school days of refusal of a place.

Appeals timetable

Action	Deadline
Appeals need to be submitted	No later than 5pm on 28 March 2025 Sixth form: Where offers of places are conditional upon GCSE examination results, appeals for admission to 6th forms cannot be heard until after GCSE results are known. Late appeals: No deadline
Parents' additional evidence must be submitted	Within 10 school days of submitting their appeal by email to: appealsteam.ncc@westnorthants.gov.uk Within 10 school days of submitting their appeal by email to: appealsteam.ncc@westnorthants.gov.uk or by post to: Appeals Team, Democratic Services, West Northamptonshire Council, One Angel Square, Angel Street, Northampton NN1 1ED
Hearings take place	Secondary School: Every effort will be made to convene on time appeals within 40 school days from the closing date for lodging appeals, however, there may be delays due to limitations of video conferencing facilities. Appeals will be scheduled at the earliest possible date. In-year transfers:  Appeals lodged outside the normal admission round will be convened within 30 school days, where possible, following receipt of your appeal form, or at the earliest possible date. Sixth Form:  Appeals will be heard within 30 school days following the confirmation of examination results, where applicable, or otherwise within 40 school days from the date of lodging an appeal where possible. Late Appeals: Late co-ordinated appeals will be heard alongside on-time appeals wherever possible. Every effort will be made to hear late appeals before the end of the school year, but if this is not possible, they will be convened at the earliest possible time in the new school year. Appeals are not usually convened during school holidays due to the unavailability of school representatives.
Parents will receive written notification of appeal date	At least 10 school days before the date of appeal. (You may waive your right to this notice period if it will help to speed up your appeal, but a quicker appeal cannot be guaranteed.) Appeals for the same school and year group must be heard together and by the same panel.
The clerk (or the person organising the appeal) sends appeal papers to parents, the panel and the school	7 working days before the appeal hearing. No further documents will be posted after this date.

To find out more information on how to apply, please contact the school at Transition@campionschool.org.uk

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