Proposed changes for September 2027 – 2028 admissions
The Two Counties Trust (TTCT) operates as the admission authority for all 10 schools within the Trust. Our Board of Trustees has retained the vast majority of admissions procedures outlined by the Schools Admission Code 2021. As the admission authority, it must conduct its own consultation process on any proposed changes. The following page outlines the proposed changes for 2027 – 2028.
Details of the proposed changes can be found below
Key dates
Consultation opens: 15.12.2025
Consultation closes: 26.01.2026
Trustees consider any representations made and make the final decision: 05.02.2026
Deadline for admission arrangements to be determined: 28.02.2026
Deadline for admission authorities to send a copy of their full determined admission arrangements to their local authority and publish those arrangements on the school’s website: 15.12.2025
Changes being consulted upon for the 2027 – 2028 academic year
The Two Counties Trust has an overarching admission policy which sets out our arrangements for the admitting year. In addition to this, each schools has its own admissions appendix which sets out the oversubscription criteria and the published admission number (PAN) for Year 7 and Year 12, as appropriate.
You can find a full copy of the proposed Admissions Policy and school admissions appendices below. If you require a paper copy of any of the policies, please email: admissionsconsultation@ttct.co.uk
Trust Policy
The Two Counties Trust Admissions Policy 2027 – 2028
The Two Counties Trust is proposing a Trust overarching policy.
A Trust overarching policy has not been used before for Admissions Policy
Admission policies for all our school for 2027 – 2028 have been amended in line with the Department for Education Schools Admission Code 2021. These include the following:
- Waiting lists: Where there have been more applications than places available, waiting lists will be held until 31 December in each of our secondary schools (previously 31 May).
- Admission appeals: When an admission application has been refused, appeals for places are to be directed to the school and heard independently.
- Addition of Tie Break criterion.
- Administrative changes to enable compliance with statutory responsibilities.
School Admissions Appendix Changes
Allestree Woodlands School
Allestree Woodlands School Appendix
New Admissions Appendix and adoption of the Trust’s Admissions Policy.
Ashfield School
No changes. New Admissions Appendix.
Frederick Gent School
Frederick Gent School Appendix
No changes. New Admissions Appendix
Friesland School
A reduction of PAN from 240 to 180 is to be considered. No other changes. New Admissions Appendix.
Heritage High School
No changes. New Admissions Appendix.
Manor Academy
No changes. New Admissions Appendix.
Selston High School
No changes. New Admissions Appendix.
Springwell Community College
Springwell Community College Appendix
No changes. New Admissions Appendix.
Swanwick Hall School
No changes. New Admissions Appendix.
Wilsthorpe School
No changes. New Admissions Appendix.
Please indicate clearly in the comments, your role within the community from the list below:
- Acting on behalf of a Local Authority (Please indicate which Local Authority).
- Acting on behalf of an Admissions Authority (Please indicate which Admissions Authority).
- Teacher / Governor of a local school.
- Parent at one of the academies within the Trust.
- Parent from a school/academy that is not within Diverse Academies Trust.
- Other local community stakeholder.
You can share your comments on the proposal using one of the options below:
Email: admissionsconsultation@ttct.co.uk
In writing: Lead Governance Professional, Sutton Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8HP
Please note, anonymous comments and representations will not be accepted.
What happens after the consultation closes?
All responses received will be considered. Trustees make a decision on behalf of The Two Counties Trust taking into account a range of information, including the consultation responses. They will do this based on representations that are most suitable according to the local circumstances.
