Somerset Schools and Academies 2027-28 Admission Arrangements Consultation

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We asked

This statutory consultation gives parents, schools and interested parties the opportunity to comment on the admission arrangements for Somerset Council or for an own admission school or academy or trust.

You said

11 online responses were received.

We did

For Somerset Council maintained schools, final admission arrangements were determined by the executive board on 24 February 2026 - see Our admission arrangements.

For own-admission authority schools and academies, please refer to the individual school’s website for the final admission arrangements.

Closed 5 Jan 2026

Opened 24 Nov 2025

Overview

Welcome to the consultation on the 2027-28 admission arrangements for Somerset Council and also on behalf of a number of own admission authority schools, academies and trusts.

Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to view the admission arrangements you are interested in from the list of documents below. Each has a front/additional page outlining any proposed changes or alternatively they are clearly marked on the document. 

If you are looking for a school or Trust that is not on the list below it is because they are not part of this consultation. Please visit the school website to view their admission arrangements.

 

Why your views matter

This statutory consultation gives parents, schools and interested parties the opportunity to comment on the admission arrangements for Somerset Council or for an own admission school or academy or trust.

 

What happens next

Any comments received for own admission authority schools, academies or trusts will be sent to the Governing Body/Trust for consideration.

Admission arrangements must be determined by the admission authority by 28th February 2026 and published on the school website by 15th March 2026.

Objections can be referred to the Office of the School Adjudicator until 15th May 2026.