How do I apply to Bramcote College?
All applications to join Bramcote College in years 7 to 11 should be made through Nottinghamshire County Council, and applications to join our Sixth Form should be made online via our dedicated Sixth Form website. The information below relates to admissions for both of the academic years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.
What is the catchment area for Bramcote College?
The catchment area for Bramcote College is shown in the green shaded area north of the A52 in the map below. If you would like to learn more about our catchment area, see a detailed map and see which schools serve your home address, you can do so on the Nottinghamshire County Council website here.
What is the Pan for Bramcote College?
The Published Admission Number (PAN) is the maximum number of pupils that can be admitted to each year group. The PAN for Bramcote College is 120.
What years do we admit children into?
We admit children into Years 7-11 from primary schools within our catchment area, and more details of how to apply for a place with us can be found on our admissions page.
Where is Bramcote College?
Bramcote College is an 11-18 academy situated in the village of Bramcote, Nottinghamshire, alongside Green Flag awarded parkland and just off the main road connecting the cities of Nottingham and Derby. There have been schools on our estate since 1948, under different names throughout the years, allowing thousands of local children to begin their journey with us.
Is Bramcote College proud of the school?
We are proud of the school we are and excited about the school we are becoming. We are happy to receive visits during a normal school day where you can observe student learning and talk to students and staff about life at Bramcote College. Please call us to arrange an appointment.
Choose between Academic and Applied Pathways
With different pathways and a variety of courses, we offer something to suit everyone.
Leavers move on to First Choice Destinations
Well done to all of those who left us last summer after unusual year. The vast majority of our students moved onto their first choice destination, and we wish everyone well in the future.
Welcome to Bramcote College Sixth Form
We are exceptionally proud of the achievements of the College. Over the last few years, we have built a record of improvement and success and been rated Good in all areas by Ofsted.
Small Group Sizes
We have a team of high quality teachers, who know their subjects inside out, teach to relatively small groups and have high expectations.
Choose between Academic and Applied Pathways
With different pathways and a variety of courses, we offer something to suit everyone.
Leavers move on to First Choice Destinations
Well done to all of those who left us last summer after unusual year. The vast majority of our students moved onto their first choice destination, and we wish everyone well in the future.
Welcome to Bramcote College Sixth Form
We are exceptionally proud of the achievements of the College. Over the last few years, we have built a record of improvement and success and been rated Good in all areas by Ofsted.
How do I appeal?
The appeals process for Bramcote College is run by Nottinghamshire County Council. Please contact them at https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/education/school-admissions/appeal-a-school-admission-decision
How does waiting list work?
Waiting lists are held where the number of applications received is greater than the number of available places in the intake year group. The order of places on a waiting list is decided by the admission oversubscription criteria for the school. No reference will be made to the date we receive your application or whether you have chosen to appeal. Your position on a waiting list may change if any late applications are received which have a higher priority within the admission oversubscription criteria. These applications will be placed higher than those who have been on the list for some time, this is in line with the coordinated scheme. If your child is offered a place at a higher preferred school, their name will be removed from any waiting lists for lower preferences. The waiting list will be maintained for the remainder of the current academic year.
What is the place of residence for a child?
The child’s place of residence is taken to be the parental home, other than in the case of children fostered by a local authority, where either the parental address or the foster parent address may be used. Where a child spends part of the week in different homes, their place of residence will be taken to be their parent or parents’ address. If a child’s parents live at separate addresses, the address where the child permanently spends at least three ‘school’ nights (i.e. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) will be taken to be the place of residence. Addresses of other relatives or friends will not be considered as the place of residence, even if the child stays there for all or part of the week. Evidence that a child’s place of residence is permanent may also be sought and this should prove that a child lived at the address at the time of the application.
What is a previously looked after child?
Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). This includes children who were adopted under the Adoption Act 1976 and children who were adopted under section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002. Child arrangements orders are defined in Section 8 if the Children Act 1989, as amended by section 12 of the Children and Families Act 2014. Child arrangements orders replace residence orders and any residence order in force prior to 22 April 2014 is deemed to be a child arrangements order. Section 14A of the Children Act 1989 defines a ‘special guardianship order’ as an order appointing one or more individuals to be a child’s special guardian (or special guardians).
What is special consideration in school?
Special consideration may be given to applications that are supported by written evidence from a doctor, social worker or other relevant professional giving reasons why the school is the only school which could cater for the child’s particular needs. This might include medical needs, mobility support needs, special educational needs or other social circumstances. The evidence must be presented at the time of application. The Directors will consider the written evidence provided to decide whether the application may be processed as special circumstances. Admission under special circumstances will have priority over all but the first numbered criterion.
What is a looked after child?
A looked after child or a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions in accordance with section 22 (1) of the Children Act 1989 at the time of making an application to school or c) children who have been adopted or made subject to a child arrangement or special guardianship or children who were previously in state care outside of England and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted).
What is a stepchild?
A stepchild or children who are not related but live as a family unit, where parents both live at the same address as the child.
