Issue - meetings

AGREED recommendations.

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report

Other options considered – as detailed in the report

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none

RESOLVED:

(a) To agree the co-ordinated schemes and timetables for admission to Islington primary, secondary schools, and academies in 2025-26, and in-year admission protocols for 2025-26 as set out in Appendices 1, 4, and 7 of the report of the Executive Member for Children, Young People and Families.

(b) To agree the policy and oversubscription criteria for admission to community primary and secondary schools and Highbury Fields Sixth Form for 2025-26 as set out in Appendices 2, 5, 8 and 9 of the report.

(c) To agree the admission numbers for Islington community primary and secondary schools and for external applicants to Highbury Fields Sixth Form for 2025-26 as set out in Appendices 3, 6 and 10 of the report.

Reasons for the decision – The proposed admission arrangements for both primary and secondary community schools and Highbury Fields Sixth Form promoted fair access to educational opportunity and were compliant with the mandatory provisions of the School Admissions Code, 2021.

Other options considered – all as detailed in the report

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none