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Statutory admission arrangements consultation

Comment on the school admission arrangements for the 2026/27 academic year

In accordance with the 2021 School Admissions Code notice is hereby given that Torbay Council proposes to consult on the school admission arrangements for the 2026/27 academic year applying to the following schemes:

1. Co-ordinated in year scheme 2026/27

There are no changes in place with regards to this scheme.

View the draft co-ordinated in-year scheme 2026/27.

2. Secondary admission scheme 2026/27

Updated timetable for 2026-27 arrangements.

View the draft secondary admission scheme 2026/27.

3. Primary admission scheme 2026/27

Updated timetable for 2026-27 arrangements.

View the draft primary admission scheme 2026/27.

4. Admission Arrangements for Community and Voluntary Controlled Primary Schools for 2026/27

This section relates to the specific admission policies for the following schools in Torbay:

  • Homelands Primary School
  • Sherwell Valley Primary School
  • Watcombe Primary School

There are no specific changes made to these schemes.

View the draft admission arrangements for community and voluntary controlled primary schools for 2025/27.

Feedback

Feedback is welcome on any aspect of the proposed admission arrangements and schemes including primary and secondary timetable dates that are updated each year. Please note, the National Offer Days are fixed legislation and cannot be changed.

Please submit your consultation response using the Consultation Response Form to susan.mills@torbay.gov.uk

The deadline for response is 25 August 2025.

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