St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Academy (part of BEBCMAT – The Blessed Edward Bamber Multi Academy Trust) is consulting on proposed changes to the admissions policy to take effect for academy admissions for September 2022. The proposed changes will affect new applications for Years Reception to Y6 in St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Academy (from September 2022 onwards).Proposed Changes to the Admissions Policy for Years Reception to Y6.

The proposed changes under St. Cuthbert’s oversubscription criteria are:

• Point 9 would read - Children of staff employed by BEBCMAT (removal of the phrase… for two or more years or who have been recruited to meet a particular skills shortage’)
• Points 10 and 11 would change order to align across the Trust
• Add a new point 12 – Children of other faiths
• New point 13 would read – Other children whose parents/carers wish them to be educated within the ethos and values of a Roman Catholic Academy

You can find the current document with the proposed changes here or by asking for a copy of the information at the school office.