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The Bishop of Winchester Academy

The Bishop
of Winchester
Academy

Admission Applications

The Bishop of Winchester Academy welcomes applications for young people of all faiths and no faith for places in our secondary school and 6th Form. 

If you are considering making an application you will be able to view the policy below.  Applications for admission to the secondary school should be made through the Local Authority Admissions Team, with Supplementary Information Forms being submitted to ourselves. 

Applications for admission for primary to secondary transition should be made by 31st October of each academic year to your own local authority admissions team. 

Applications for in-year admissions should be made to BCP Council Admissions Team.

For places in our 6th Form please apply directly to the 6th Form at 6th Form Application

 


Admissions 2023-2024

If your child's date of birth is between 01.09.2011 and 31.08.2012 they will start secondary school in September 2023 and the closing date for on time applications is 31st October 2022.

Applying online is very simple and you will receive a confirmation email once you have submitted your application. To apply online go to the BCP Council website at ww.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/schooladmissions

It is very important that your application is received by this date as you will stand a much greater chance of securing a place in one of your preferred schools.

If you need any further information or help please contact the Children’s Information Service at BCP council on 01202 123222 or email cis@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or the School Admissions Team on 01202 127963 or email school.admissions@bcpcouncil.gov.uk 

Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme 2023-2024

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Appeals Timeline

The Local Authority use Appeals Pro and are no longer able to accept paper copies of appeal forms, and you should use the following link to the BCP Council website:

https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Schools-and-learning/School-appeals/School-admission-appeals.aspx

Admissions Policy 2023-24

 

Admissions 2024-2025

If your child's date of birth is between 01.09.2012 and 31.08.2013 they will start secondary school in September 2024 and the closing date for on time applications is 31st October 2023.

Admissions Policy 2024-25

Appeals Timeline

To lodge an appeal please email educationappealsadmin@wiltshire.gov.uk or contact Ellen Ghey on 01225718259.  Appeals form can be found here.

Admissions 2025-2026

If your child's date of birth is between 01.09.2013 and 31.08.2014 they will start secondary school in September 2025 and the closing date for on time applications is 31st October 2024.

DRAFT Admissions Policy 2025-26

 

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