Proposed Change to Admissions Criteria for 2027

After careful consideration, we would like to propose that we remove the Area of First Priority from our admissions policy.

The AFP is a defined geographical zone that currently gives priority to applicants living within it when the school is oversubscribed (after statutory priorities such as looked-after children and siblings). While this system was intended to manage demand, it has created inequity: families living very close to the school but outside the AFP may lose priority to those farther away but inside the AFP.

This is part of our commitment to ensuring a fair and transparent admission processes. As required by the School Admissions Code, we are inviting your comments on the proposed changes.

Proposed Amendments to the admissions policy:

Current Area of First Priority:

The school is situated near the 'south boundary' when in permanent site and currently is situated outside the area of first priority.

New AFP - No AFP - simply distance from academy door

The current admissions criteria are as follows:

1.      Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order as well as children who appear (to Oasis Community Learning) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.

2.      Siblings of students who will be members of Years 7 to 11 at the academy on the date when the applicant would be admitted. The term “sibling” means a full, step, half, adopted or fostered brother or sister, or another child living permanently within the same household. Oasis Community Learning reserves the right to ask for proof of relationship. 

3.      Children who live the nearest by direct line distance from the academy within the area of first priority. Children living on the boundary line will be considered living within the area of first priority. See the map in the notes section of this document.

4.      Children who live the nearest by direct line distance from the academy outside the area of first priority.

Proposed change

1.       Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order as well as children who appear (to Oasis Community Learning) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.

2.      Siblings of students who will be members of Years 7 to 11 at the academy on the date when the applicant would be admitted. The term “sibling” means a full, step, half, adopted or fostered brother or sister, or another child living permanently within the same household. Oasis Community Learning reserves the right to ask for proof of relationship. 

3.      Children who live the nearest by direct line distance from the academy, within the boundary of Bristol.

4.      Children who live the nearest by direct line distance from the academy, outside the boundary of Bristol.

Why are we proposing this change?

• Families living closer to the new site may fall outside the AFP, while those further away remain within it.
• Removing the AFP will ensure places are allocated based on proximity to the school, promoting fairness and clarity.

Consultation Period:

We understand that you may have questions regarding this decision. We will be hosting a consultation session, where we will be available to provide detailed information and address any queries you may have.

• The consultation period begins on Friday 12^th December, and ends on Friday 23^rd January.
• We will also be hosting an information event session on Wednesday 7^th January at 1600 at Oasis Academy Temple Quarter (Spring Street Site). We kindly invite you to attend to share any thoughts you may have regarding this proposal.
• We value your input, and decisions will be made based on responses received during this period.

Thank you for your participation in this important process. Your feedback helps us create a fair and inclusive admissions system. We truly appreciate your understanding and trust in our decision-making process. Rest assured that we are committed to maintaining the high standards of education and support that our school has always provided.

We’d be grateful if you filled out the form below to let us know any thoughts you have. Thank you.

Oasis Academy Temple Quarter: Consultation for changing Admissions Policy 2027 – Fill in form