Bishop Walsh Catholic School

Sixth Form Admissions

We aim to give you the best Sixth Form experience possible. We set high standards in terms of pupil conduct and effort and expect our pupils to be the best that they can be in all areas. We believe that the staff at Bishop Walsh Catholic School are highly dedicated and committed professionals. We offer a supportive and friendly environment which we strongly feel helps to inspire and motivate you to succeed and reach your goals.

The admissions process is part of the Birmingham LA co-ordinated scheme. The Admission Policy of the Governors of Bishop Walsh Catholic School is as follows:

The school was founded by the Catholic Church to provide education for children of Catholic families.The school is conducted by its Governing Body as part of the Catholic Church in accordance with its Trust Deed and Instrument of Government and seeks at all times to be a witness to Jesus. We ask all parents applying for a place here to respect this ethos and its importance to the school community. This does not affect the right of parents who are not of the faith of this school to apply for and be considered for a place here.

Oversubscription Criteria:

• Children with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan that names the school MUST be admitted. This will reduce the number of places available to applicants. This is not an oversubscription criteria.
• In all categories, for a child to be considered as Catholic, evidence of Catholic Baptism or Reception into the Church will be required. For a definition of a Baptised Catholic, see the Appendix. Those who face difficulties in producing written evidence of Catholic Baptism or Reception into the Church should contact their Parish Priest.
• The feeder parish areasfor Bishop Walsh Catholic School are: St Nicholas Catholic Church Boldmere, Holy Cross Catholic church Walmley, Holy Trinity Catholic Church Sutton Coldfield and Sacred Heart Parish Four Oaks.

The three feeder schools are

• St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Boldmere.
• Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Walmley
• St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Sutton Coldfield.

APPEALS

Parents who wish to appeal against the decision of the Board of Directors to refuse their child a place in the school should make that appeal request in writing to the Chair of the Board of Directors (via Mrs Bethell Admissions and Appeals Co-ordinator St John Paul ll Multi Academy) at the school address. Appeals will be heard by an independent panel. Please note that parents do not have the right to appeal if their request for their children to be admitted to a class outside of their normal year group has been refused, but the Board of Directors have offered a place in the normal age group instead.