The law requires that when changes are proposed to a school’s admission arrangements, their admission authorities must consult on their admission arrangements (including any supplementary information form) that will apply for admission applications the following school year.
Where the admission arrangements have not changed from the previous year there is no requirement to consult, subject to the requirement that admission authorities must consult on their admission arrangements at least once every 7 years, even if there have been no changes during that period.
Consultation must last for a minimum of 6 weeks and must take place between 1 October and 31 January in the determination year. For example: for arrangements which are to apply for entry in September 2023, consultation must be completed by 31 January 2022. This consultation period allows parents, other schools, religious authorities, and the local community to raise any concerns about the proposed admission arrangements.
Admission authorities must consult with:
a) parents of children between the ages of two and eighteen;
b) other persons in the relevant area who in the opinion of the admission authority have an interest in the proposed admissions;
c) all other admission authorities within the relevant area (except that primary schools need not consult secondary schools);
d) whichever of the governing body and the local authority is not the admission authority;
e) any adjoining neighbouring local authorities where the admission authority is the local authority;
and f) in the case of schools designated with a religious character, the body or person representing the religion or religious denomination.
LB Newham Admissions Arrangements
School admissions statutory consultation for entry dates from September 2026
In accordance with the School Admissions (Admission Arrangements and Co-ordination of Admission Arrangements) (England) Regulations 2012, we are consulting on our proposed school admission arrangements for September 2026 entry.
The Admissions Arrangements for September 2026 entry can be accessed here (PDF).
Newham has also engaged with headteachers, governing bodies and academy trusts of schools to discuss and agree changes to Published admission number (PAN) for the academic year 2026/27.
Why this change is being proposed:
Over the last three years there has been a significant fall in pupil numbers across the borough, mainly due to a decline in Newham’s birth rate. In addition Brexit, the COVID pandemic challenges and current economic conditions including the cost of housing have changed migration patterns and resulted in increased pupil mobility and net outward migration.
Our pupil number forecast indicates lower demand from 2025/26 and beyond. As a result of this decrease in pupil numbers, a reduction to PANs if implemented, would create a better match of places to expected demand thereby, supporting schools’ organisation and protecting their financial viability moving forward.
The proposed changes for the 2026/27 Admission Arrangements include:
- Calverton Primary School (URN 102758 DfE number 316/2089)
Proposed change: To reduce the Published admission number (PAN) for 2026/2027 from 60 places to 30 places. This is the only proposed change to the admission arrangements for 2026/2027.
- Carpenters Primary School (URN 102712 DfE number 316/2006)
Proposed change: To reduce the Published admission number (PAN) for 2026/2027 from 60 places to 30 places. This is the only proposed change to the admission arrangements for 2026/2027.
- Essex Primary School (URN 102763 DfE number 316/2095)
Proposed change: To reduce the Published admission number (PAN) for 2026/2027 from 120 places to 90 places. This is the only proposed change to the admission arrangements for 2026/2027.
- Gainsborough Primary School (URN 143276 DfE number 316/2022)
Proposed change: To reduce the Published admission number (PAN) for 2026/2027 from 60 places to 30 places. This is the only proposed change to the admission arrangements for 2026/2027.
- North Beckton Primary School (URN 146915 DfE number 316/2092)
Proposed change: To reduce the Published admission number (PAN) for 2026/2027 from 90 places to 60 places. This is the only proposed change to the admission arrangements for 2026/2027.
- Odessa Infant School (URN 102735 DfE number 316/2049)
Proposed change: To reduce the Published admission number (PAN) for 2026/2027 from 90 places to 60 places. This is the only proposed change to the admission arrangements for 2026/2027.
- Portway Primary School (URN 142632 DfE number 316/2010)
Proposed change: To reduce the Published admission number (PAN) for 2026/2027 from 120 places to 90 places. This is the only proposed change to the admission arrangements for 2026/2027.
- Ravenscroft Primary School (URN 144140 DfE number 316/2055)
Proposed change: To reduce the Published admission number (PAN) for 2026/2027 from 90 places to 60 places. This is the only proposed change to the admission arrangements for 2026/2027.
- School 21 (URN 138196 DfE number 316/4001)
Proposed change: To reduce the Published admission number (PAN) for 2026/2027 from 75 reception places to 60 reception places. This is the only proposed change to the admission arrangements for 2026/2027.
- St James' CofE Junior School (URN 102764 DfE number 316/3000)
Proposed change: To reduce the Published admission number (PAN) for 2026/2027 from 90 Year 3 places to 60 Year 3 places. This is the only proposed change to the admission arrangements for 2026/2027.
- Stratford Manor Primary School (URN 102729 DfE number 316/2038)
Proposed change: To reduce the Published admission number (PAN) for 2026/2027 from 60 places to 30 places. This is the only proposed change to the admission arrangements for 2026/2027.
- Cumberland Community School (URN 145113 DfE number 316/4012)
Proposed change: To reduce the Published admission number (PAN) for 2026/2027 from 300 places to 270 places. This is the only proposed change to the admission arrangements for 2026/2027.
- Kingsford Community School (URN 132058 DfE number 316/4037)
Proposed change: To reduce the Published admission number (PAN) for 2026/2027 from 330 places to 300 places. This is the only proposed change to the admission arrangements for 2026/2027.
- Royal Docks Academy (URN 145410 DfE number 316/4013)
Proposed change: To reduce the Published admission number (PAN) for 2026/2027 from 210 places to 180 places. This is the only proposed change to the admission arrangements for 2026/2027.
- Sarah Bonnell School (URN 142644 DfE number 316/4035)
Proposed change: Removal of the Priority admission area. This is the only proposed change to the admission arrangements for 2026/2027.
Reason for the change: Alignment of the admissions policy to other schools within the Newham Community Learning Trust and other borough schools.
Consultation Period: The consultation period is from Friday 29th November 2024 to Friday 24th January 2025.
Your opinion is important to schools and Newham: We would like to hear from you and welcome your feedback on these proposals.
Respond to this consultation: Please read the admissions arrangements and send any comments you may have on any of the above proposals before the deadline on the 24th January to 2026admissionsconsultation@newham.gov.uk.
The Learning in Harmony Trust
School admissions statutory consultation for entry dates from September 2026
In accordance with the School Admissions (Admission Arrangements and Co-ordination of Admission Arrangements) (England) Regulations 2012, we are consulting on our proposed school admission arrangements for September 2026 entry.
Hartley Primary School (URN 142708 DfE number 316/2024)
Hartley Primary School 2026-27 PAN consultation letter
Statutory consultation period: 16th October 2024 to 27th November 2024
Proposed change: It is proposed that the Published admission number (PAN) for 2026/2027 will be 90 places, reduced from 120 places, this is the only proposed change to the admission arrangements for 2026/2027.
Why this change is being proposed: The reason for this proposal is to help the school manage the impact of the reduced number of students applying for reception places in Newham.
Your opinion is important to the school: We welcome your feedback and contribution on this proposal and on any other aspects of the admission arrangements that we are proposing to use from September 2026.
Respond to this consultation: Please use the link here to access the consultation survey.
Upton Cross Primary School (URN 142267 DfE number 316/2073)
Option 3 Upton Cross Primary School Admissions Letter 16 Oct 2024
Statutory consultation period: 16th October 2024 to 27th November 2024
Proposed change: In collaboration with Newham Council, Upton Cross Primary School is proposing to permanently reduce the pupil admission number from 120 to 60 pupils for Reception Year admissions from September 2026.
Why this change is being proposed: To facilitate the long-term goal of running the school from a single site to support the financial stability of Upton Cross and local schools, we are also proposing to temporarily cap the number of pupils to 60 in reception for the academic year 2025 to 2026.
Your opinion is important to the school: We are keen for this to be a constructive and open forum and very much encourage all parents to share their views and feedback.
Respond to this consultation: Responses to the consultation can be made through the online survey here or on our website Upton Cross Primary School - Home
