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St Peter’s CofE Academy welcomes children from all backgrounds, faiths and no faith. The Sponsors of the academy are committed to developing an inclusive school that reflects the diversity of the whole community in Stoke-on-Trent.
Academy Ethos Statement
St Peter’s CofE Academy is an inclusive academy that serves the whole community of Stoke-on-Trent. The Academy has a distinctive character and ethos, which reflect the teachings of Jesus Christ and Christian values. We ask all parents applying for a place here for their children to respect this ethos and its importance to the academy community. We hope that all students who come to St Peter’s CofE Academy will be able to participate (as appropriate) in the religious life of the Academy (including collective worship and religious education). This does not affect the right of parents to withdraw their children from collective worship and religious education and for those who are not Christians to apply for a place. Indeed, through our commitment to inclusivity, we actively welcome families from other faiths and no faith.
St Peter’s CofE Academy admits 210 students to Year 7. Out of the 210 places, the Academy Council intends to allocate up to 120 ‘Foundation Places’ (for practicing Christians) and 90 ‘Open Places’.
Fair Access Protocol
We participate in Stoke on Trent Local Authority, Fair Access protocol this helps to ensure that all children including those that are unplaced and vulnerable, or having difficulty in securing a school place in-year get access to a school place as quickly as possible.
In Year Admissions
We manage our own In year Admissions in conjunction with the Local Authority. Parents will be notified of the outcome of their application and details about their right to appeal.
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Appeal against a school admission decision | Stoke-on-Trent If you have been refused a place at your preferred school in Stoke-on-Trent and you are unhappy with the place you have been offered, you can make an appeal against this decision to an independent appeals panel. |
In line with new Government legislation on School Admission Appeals, appeals for hearings lodged from 1st October 2022 in Stoke-on-Trent will be held via video conference, using Microsoft Teams, or you can ask for your appeal to be heard based on the written information you have submitted.
If you have applied for your child to change schools part way through the year, an appeal will be heard within 30 school days from the date we receive your appeal.
You will be told about your appeal hearing approximately ten school days before the hearing, via email and sent a copy of the school's case approximately seven school days in advance of the hearing.
If you wish to submit further evidence, it must be recedived at least eight clear working days before the hearing date. Evidence received after this date may not be considered at the hearing.
Decision letters will be sent within 5 school days of the hearing, wherever possible.
To apply for a place at St Peter’s CofE Academy please follow the link below for the Admissions Policies:
You will also need the following evidence:
Birth certificate
Proof of addres
Passport of parent and child (where required)
